Cost of living in Kazakhstan compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kazakhstan is 34% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,644 KZT (2,531 ₦) | 2,296 ₦ | + 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,759 KZT (1,684 ₦) | 2,790 ₦ | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 789 KZT (755 ₦) | 1,085 ₦ | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 337 KZT (323 ₦) | 675 ₦ | - 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 468 KZT (448 ₦) | 827 ₦ | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 668 KZT (639 ₦) | 635 ₦ | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,369 KZT (1,310 ₦) | 3,064 ₦ | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 577 KZT (552 ₦) | 1,084 ₦ | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 184 KZT (176 ₦) | 1,099 ₦ | - 84% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 284 KZT (272 ₦) | 549 ₦ | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,643 KZT (3,487 ₦) | 2,934 ₦ | + 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 439 KZT (420 ₦) | 366 ₦ | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 129 KZT (124 ₦) | 394 ₦ | - 69% | |
| Housing | - 41% | |||
| Housing in Kazakhstan is 41% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 220,223 KZT (210,781 ₦) | 544,026 ₦ | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 143,216 KZT (137,076 ₦) | 196,901 ₦ | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 19,353 KZT (18,523 ₦) | 34,981 ₦ | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 161,969 KZT (155,025 ₦) | 128,374 ₦ | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 102,558 KZT (98,161 ₦) | 191,228 ₦ | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 14,496 KZT (13,874 ₦) | 33,513 ₦ | - 59% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,346 KZT (4,160 ₦) | 11,792 ₦ | - 65% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 110,533 KZT (105,794 ₦) | 116,113 ₦ | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 37,871 KZT (36,247 ₦) | 40,012 ₦ | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,170 KZT (3,034 ₦) | 1,645 ₦ | + 84% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4,318 KZT (4,133 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 313% | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in Kazakhstan is 32% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 20,771 KZT (19,880 ₦) | 7,775 ₦ | + 156% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 14,408 KZT (13,790 ₦) | 14,243 ₦ | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 34,499 KZT (33,020 ₦) | 15,717 ₦ | + 110% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 33,821 KZT (32,371 ₦) | 15,582 ₦ | + 108% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Kazakhstan is 36% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,538,740 KZT (6,258,394 ₦) | 8,553,290 ₦ | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 169 KZT (162 ₦) | 157 ₦ | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 5,932 KZT (5,678 ₦) | 12,922 ₦ | - 56% | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Kazakhstan is 43% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,395 KZT (2,292 ₦) | 1,873 ₦ | + 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,766 KZT (1,690 ₦) | 3,886 ₦ | - 57% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,232 KZT (5,008 ₦) | 21,360 ₦ | - 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,230 KZT (1,177 ₦) | 1,776 ₦ | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 940 KZT (900 ₦) | 1,014 ₦ | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 942 KZT (902 ₦) | 2,171 ₦ | - 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 360 KZT (344 ₦) | 671 ₦ | - 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 625 KZT (599 ₦) | 649 ₦ | - 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,470 KZT (2,364 ₦) | 2,351 ₦ | + 1% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Kazakhstan is 17% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,173 KZT (6,866 ₦) | 9,428 ₦ | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,632 KZT (2,519 ₦) | 4,368 ₦ | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 13,556 KZT (12,975 ₦) | 18,463 ₦ | - 30% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 14,820 KZT (14,185 ₦) | 21,062 ₦ | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,020 KZT (1,933 ₦) | 2,330 ₦ | - 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 897 KZT (858 ₦) | 2,500 ₦ | - 66% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 774 KZT (741 ₦) | 700 ₦ | + 6% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 224,872 KZT (215,231 ₦) | 178,695 ₦ | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 63 KZT (60 ₦) | 108 ₦ | - 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 22,674 KZT (21,702 ₦) | 15,945 ₦ | + 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 498 KZT (477 ₦) | 632 ₦ | - 25% | |
| TOTAL | - 32% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,308 prices entered by 125 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 10, 2021.
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Cost of living in Kazakhstan is 32% cheaper than in Nigeria
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