Cost of living in Kazakhstan compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kazakhstan is 19% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Kazakhstan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,649 KZT (₨1,678) | ₨905 | + 85% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,185 KZT (₨1,384) | ₨879 | + 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,279 KZT (₨810) | ₨356 | + 127% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 538 KZT (₨341) | ₨175 | + 95% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 829 KZT (₨525) | ₨281 | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 939 KZT (₨595) | ₨162 | + 266% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,858 KZT (₨1,810) | ₨1,316 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 553 KZT (₨350) | ₨301 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 250 KZT (₨158) | ₨126 | + 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 355 KZT (₨225) | ₨1,015 | - 78% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,263 KZT (₨2,066) | ₨3,154 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 665 KZT (₨421) | ₨311 | + 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 232 KZT (₨147) | ₨191 | - 23% | |
| Housing | + 116% | |||
| Housing in Kazakhstan is 116% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Kazakhstan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 424,557 KZT (₨268,905) | ₨114,933 | + 134% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 267,571 KZT (₨169,473) | ₨75,038 | + 126% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 39,730 KZT (₨25,164) | ₨32,992 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 350,989 KZT (₨222,309) | ₨58,444 | + 280% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 227,197 KZT (₨143,901) | ₨47,913 | + 200% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 80,543 KZT (₨51,014) | ₨27,903 | + 83% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,641 KZT (₨2,940) | ₨1,955 | + 50% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 211,570 KZT (₨134,004) | ₨70,765 | + 89% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 44,475 KZT (₨28,170) | ₨26,499 | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,655 KZT (₨4,848) | ₨1,206 | + 302% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,037 KZT (₨1,290) | ₨1,992 | - 35% | |
| Clothes | + 209% | |||
| Clothes in Kazakhstan is 209% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Kazakhstan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 31,410 KZT (₨19,894) | ₨4,006 | + 397% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 32,523 KZT (₨20,599) | ₨7,084 | + 191% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 38,919 KZT (₨24,650) | ₨9,402 | + 162% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 59,702 KZT (₨37,814) | ₨12,662 | + 199% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Kazakhstan is 24% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Kazakhstan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,857,850 KZT (₨3,710,231) | ₨3,616,690 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 204 KZT (₨129) | ₨261 | - 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 5,201 KZT (₨3,294) | ₨5,179 | - 36% | |
| Personal Care | + 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Kazakhstan is 39% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Kazakhstan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,799 KZT (₨1,773) | ₨899 | + 97% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,029 KZT (₨3,185) | ₨1,376 | + 131% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 6,476 KZT (₨4,102) | ₨2,114 | + 94% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,677 KZT (₨1,695) | ₨521 | + 225% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,451 KZT (₨919) | ₨1,148 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,921 KZT (₨1,217) | ₨814 | + 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 753 KZT (₨477) | ₨444 | + 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 787 KZT (₨498) | ₨264 | + 89% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,710 KZT (₨2,350) | ₨1,186 | + 98% | |
| Entertainment | + 130% | |||
| Entertainment in Kazakhstan is 130% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Kazakhstan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 9,970 KZT (₨6,315) | ₨6,610 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,698 KZT (₨2,342) | ₨2,140 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 26,000 KZT (₨16,468) | ₨2,959 | + 457% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 34,437 KZT (₨21,812) | ₨8,651 | + 152% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,906 KZT (₨3,741) | ₨1,886 | + 98% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,220 KZT (₨773) | ₨774 | - 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,471 KZT (₨932) | ₨694 | + 34% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 430,248 KZT (₨272,509) | ₨81,152 | + 236% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 58 KZT (₨37) | ₨3.61 | + 917% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 21,581 KZT (₨13,669) | ₨4,626 | + 195% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 704 KZT (₨446) | ₨342 | + 30% | |
| TOTAL | + 53% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,177 prices entered by 454 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kazakhstan is 53% more expensive than in Pakistan
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