Cost of living in Kazakhstan compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kazakhstan is 4% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,644 KZT (₨949) | ₨441 | + 115% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,759 KZT (₨632) | ₨682 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 789 KZT (₨283) | ₨269 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 337 KZT (₨121) | ₨115 | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 468 KZT (₨168) | ₨152 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 668 KZT (₨240) | ₨86 | + 178% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,369 KZT (₨492) | ₨730 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 577 KZT (₨207) | ₨149 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 184 KZT (₨66) | ₨53 | + 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 284 KZT (₨102) | ₨304 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,643 KZT (₨1,308) | ₨1,613 | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 439 KZT (₨158) | ₨130 | + 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 129 KZT (₨46) | ₨81 | - 42% | |
| Housing | + 2% | |||
| Housing in Kazakhstan is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 220,223 KZT (₨79,085) | ₨68,178 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 143,216 KZT (₨51,431) | ₨38,848 | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 19,353 KZT (₨6,950) | ₨11,046 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 161,969 KZT (₨58,166) | ₨53,451 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 102,558 KZT (₨36,830) | ₨33,101 | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 14,496 KZT (₨5,206) | ₨9,791 | - 47% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,346 KZT (₨1,561) | ₨2,408 | - 35% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 110,533 KZT (₨39,694) | ₨45,353 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 37,871 KZT (₨13,600) | ₨22,152 | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,170 KZT (₨1,138) | ₨767 | + 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4,318 KZT (₨1,551) | ₨518 | + 199% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Kazakhstan is 21% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 20,771 KZT (₨7,459) | ₨3,232 | + 131% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 14,408 KZT (₨5,174) | ₨5,463 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 34,499 KZT (₨12,389) | ₨9,871 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 33,821 KZT (₨12,146) | ₨6,396 | + 90% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Kazakhstan is 16% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,538,740 KZT (₨2,348,163) | ₨2,677,660 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 169 KZT (₨61) | ₨106 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 5,932 KZT (₨2,130) | ₨2,392 | - 11% | |
| Personal Care | + 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Kazakhstan is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,395 KZT (₨860) | ₨250 | + 244% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,766 KZT (₨634) | ₨778 | - 19% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,232 KZT (₨1,879) | ₨1,865 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,230 KZT (₨442) | ₨577 | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 940 KZT (₨338) | ₨370 | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 942 KZT (₨338) | ₨526 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 360 KZT (₨129) | ₨185 | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 625 KZT (₨225) | ₨156 | + 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,470 KZT (₨887) | ₨515 | + 72% | |
| Entertainment | + 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Kazakhstan is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,173 KZT (₨2,576) | ₨2,013 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,632 KZT (₨945) | ₨1,512 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 13,556 KZT (₨4,868) | ₨2,928 | + 66% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 14,820 KZT (₨5,322) | ₨3,842 | + 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,020 KZT (₨725) | ₨1,548 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 897 KZT (₨322) | ₨492 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 774 KZT (₨278) | ₨444 | - 37% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 224,872 KZT (₨80,755) | ₨75,858 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 63 KZT (₨23) | ₨41 | - 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 22,674 KZT (₨8,143) | ₨3,909 | + 108% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 498 KZT (₨179) | ₨282 | - 37% | |
| TOTAL | - 1% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,267 prices entered by 488 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 07, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kazakhstan is about the same as in Pakistan
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