Cost of living in Kazakhstan compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 76% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kazakhstan is 76% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Kazakhstan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,404 KZT (₨2,399) | ₨916 | + 162% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,468 KZT (₨1,889) | ₨1,082 | + 75% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,107 KZT (₨603) | ₨533 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 801 KZT (₨436) | ₨230 | + 90% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 894 KZT (₨487) | ₨315 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,172 KZT (₨638) | ₨170 | + 276% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,263 KZT (₨1,233) | ₨836 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 585 KZT (₨319) | ₨289 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 340 KZT (₨185) | ₨114 | + 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 570 KZT (₨310) | ₨391 | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 10,131 KZT (₨5,518) | ₨2,739 | + 101% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 792 KZT (₨431) | ₨216 | + 99% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 372 KZT (₨203) | ₨144 | + 41% | |
| Housing | + 129% | |||
| Housing in Kazakhstan is 129% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Kazakhstan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 622,027 KZT (₨338,782) | ₨137,741 | + 146% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 475,626 KZT (₨259,046) | ₨58,708 | + 341% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 23,397 KZT (₨12,743) | ₨21,580 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 260,743 KZT (₨142,012) | ₨75,090 | + 89% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 265,917 KZT (₨144,830) | ₨35,699 | + 306% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 18,572 KZT (₨10,115) | ₨17,044 | - 41% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,867 KZT (₨2,651) | ₨2,308 | + 15% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 150,280 KZT (₨81,849) | ₨58,431 | + 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 181,705 KZT (₨98,964) | ₨29,384 | + 237% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 16,603 KZT (₨9,043) | ₨1,281 | + 606% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,000 KZT (₨2,723) | ₨625 | + 336% | |
| Clothes | + 132% | |||
| Clothes in Kazakhstan is 132% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Kazakhstan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 66,255 KZT (₨36,085) | ₨4,832 | + 647% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 16,693 KZT (₨9,092) | ₨9,004 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 40,000 KZT (₨21,786) | ₨13,089 | + 66% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 66,270 KZT (₨36,094) | ₨13,255 | + 172% | |
| Transportation | + 17% | |||
| Transportation in Kazakhstan is 17% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Kazakhstan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 14,851,400 KZT (₨8,088,696) | ₨2,800,000 | + 189% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 213 KZT (₨116) | ₨272 | - 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 6,883 KZT (₨3,749) | ₨4,030 | - 7% | |
| Personal Care | + 136% | |||
| Personal Care in Kazakhstan is 136% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Kazakhstan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,600 KZT (₨1,961) | ₨230 | + 754% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,577 KZT (₨2,493) | ₨838 | + 198% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 8,742 KZT (₨4,761) | ₨3,307 | + 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,252 KZT (₨682) | ₨1,222 | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,279 KZT (₨1,786) | ₨649 | + 175% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,799 KZT (₨980) | ₨557 | + 76% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 738 KZT (₨402) | ₨396 | + 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,100 KZT (₨599) | ₨217 | + 176% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,000 KZT (₨2,723) | ₨495 | + 450% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Kazakhstan is 42% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Kazakhstan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 12,471 KZT (₨6,792) | ₨3,859 | + 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 4,482 KZT (₨2,441) | ₨1,827 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 16,414 KZT (₨8,940) | ₨6,844 | + 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 29,140 KZT (₨15,871) | ₨8,435 | + 88% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,832 KZT (₨1,542) | ₨2,877 | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,500 KZT (₨817) | ₨566 | + 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,140 KZT (₨1,166) | ₨965 | + 21% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 382,786 KZT (₨208,481) | ₨149,999 | + 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 KZT (₨14) | ₨255 | - 95% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,233 KZT (₨16,466) | ₨5,305 | + 210% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 943 KZT (₨513) | ₨637 | - 19% | |
| TOTAL | + 33% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 919 prices entered by 215 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 12, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kazakhstan is 33% more expensive than in Pakistan
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