- Cost of Living
- Kazakhstan
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kazakhstan compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kazakhstan is 40% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,096 KZT (2,052 ₦) | 2,358 ₦ | - 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,604 KZT (1,570 ₦) | 2,009 ₦ | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 601 KZT (588 ₦) | 945 ₦ | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 314 KZT (308 ₦) | 891 ₦ | - 65% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 402 KZT (394 ₦) | 572 ₦ | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 370 KZT (362 ₦) | 634 ₦ | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,327 KZT (1,299 ₦) | 2,069 ₦ | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 459 KZT (449 ₦) | 1,160 ₦ | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 146 KZT (143 ₦) | 918 ₦ | - 84% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 249 KZT (244 ₦) | 333 ₦ | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,570 KZT (2,516 ₦) | 2,423 ₦ | + 4% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 364 KZT (356 ₦) | 368 ₦ | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 117 KZT (114 ₦) | 368 ₦ | - 69% | |
| Housing | - 29% | |||
| Housing in Kazakhstan is 29% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 220,036 KZT (215,378 ₦) | 374,034 ₦ | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 150,903 KZT (147,709 ₦) | 313,093 ₦ | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 21,479 KZT (21,024 ₦) | 30,732 ₦ | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 171,897 KZT (168,258 ₦) | 216,395 ₦ | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 102,799 KZT (100,623 ₦) | 113,871 ₦ | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 13,749 KZT (13,458 ₦) | 18,911 ₦ | - 29% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 3,937 KZT (3,854 ₦) | 6,931 ₦ | - 44% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 107,687 KZT (105,408 ₦) | 119,290 ₦ | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 34,087 KZT (33,365 ₦) | 35,316 ₦ | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,923 KZT (2,861 ₦) | 1,142 ₦ | + 150% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,937 KZT (2,875 ₦) | 1,488 ₦ | + 93% | |
| Clothes | + 51% | |||
| Clothes in Kazakhstan is 51% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 20,466 KZT (20,032 ₦) | 6,922 ₦ | + 189% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 15,159 KZT (14,838 ₦) | 11,004 ₦ | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 33,865 KZT (33,148 ₦) | 17,547 ₦ | + 89% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 31,879 KZT (31,204 ₦) | 30,237 ₦ | + 3% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Kazakhstan is 17% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,037,800 KZT (5,909,994 ₦) | 5,470,950 ₦ | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 168 KZT (164 ₦) | 152 ₦ | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 6,321 KZT (6,187 ₦) | 10,211 ₦ | - 39% | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Kazakhstan is 6% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,324 KZT (2,274 ₦) | 1,712 ₦ | + 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,906 KZT (3,824 ₦) | 1,894 ₦ | + 102% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 KZT (4,894 ₦) | 7,666 ₦ | - 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,315 KZT (1,287 ₦) | 1,414 ₦ | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,000 KZT (979 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 949 KZT (929 ₦) | 1,358 ₦ | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 460 KZT (450 ₦) | 382 ₦ | + 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 515 KZT (504 ₦) | 488 ₦ | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,165 KZT (4,077 ₦) | 1,562 ₦ | + 161% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Kazakhstan is 12% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 9,839 KZT (9,631 ₦) | 5,380 ₦ | + 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,404 KZT (3,332 ₦) | 3,270 ₦ | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 15,868 KZT (15,532 ₦) | 17,434 ₦ | - 11% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 17,369 KZT (17,001 ₦) | 14,287 ₦ | + 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,877 KZT (1,837 ₦) | 2,654 ₦ | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,100 KZT (1,076 ₦) | 1,457 ₦ | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 849 KZT (831 ₦) | 559 ₦ | + 49% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 202,193 KZT (197,913 ₦) | 178,066 ₦ | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 KZT (24 ₦) | 43 ₦ | - 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 19,018 KZT (18,615 ₦) | 14,754 ₦ | + 26% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 423 KZT (414 ₦) | 461 ₦ | - 10% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.979
NGN
/
KZT
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,019 prices entered by 176 different people.
Cost of living in Kazakhstan is 17% cheaper than in Nigeria
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