Cost of living in Kazakhstan compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kazakhstan is 23% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Kazakhstan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,595 KZT (₨1,160) | ₨519 | + 123% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,978 KZT (₨884) | ₨742 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 762 KZT (₨341) | ₨215 | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 343 KZT (₨153) | ₨119 | + 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 554 KZT (₨248) | ₨169 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 747 KZT (₨334) | ₨102 | + 228% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,316 KZT (₨588) | ₨658 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 516 KZT (₨231) | ₨194 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 202 KZT (₨90) | ₨51 | + 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 273 KZT (₨122) | ₨220 | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,887 KZT (₨843) | ₨2,141 | - 61% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 523 KZT (₨234) | ₨170 | + 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 128 KZT (₨57) | ₨77 | - 26% | |
| Housing | + 73% | |||
| Housing in Kazakhstan is 73% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Kazakhstan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 302,208 KZT (₨135,059) | ₨65,360 | + 107% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 242,969 KZT (₨108,585) | ₨44,450 | + 144% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 31,312 KZT (₨13,994) | ₨14,918 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 179,091 KZT (₨80,037) | ₨47,849 | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 136,130 KZT (₨60,837) | ₨35,800 | + 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 56,926 KZT (₨25,441) | ₨10,123 | + 151% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,959 KZT (₨1,769) | ₨2,270 | - 22% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 153,431 KZT (₨68,569) | ₨53,975 | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 55,589 KZT (₨24,843) | ₨18,356 | + 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,922 KZT (₨1,753) | ₨851 | + 106% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4,824 KZT (₨2,156) | ₨797 | + 170% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Kazakhstan is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| Kazakhstan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 15,693 KZT (₨7,013) | ₨4,868 | + 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 16,027 KZT (₨7,162) | ₨7,670 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 23,361 KZT (₨10,440) | ₨17,357 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 32,005 KZT (₨14,303) | ₨8,106 | + 76% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Kazakhstan is 23% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Kazakhstan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 9,335,900 KZT (₨4,172,282) | ₨5,697,890 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 182 KZT (₨82) | ₨146 | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 7,662 KZT (₨3,424) | ₨4,073 | - 16% | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Kazakhstan is 22% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Kazakhstan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 653 KZT (₨292) | ₨237 | + 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,596 KZT (₨713) | ₨572 | + 25% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,969 KZT (₨2,221) | ₨1,768 | + 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,200 KZT (₨983) | ₨1,267 | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 650 KZT (₨291) | ₨575 | - 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 813 KZT (₨363) | ₨371 | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 421 KZT (₨188) | ₨352 | - 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 260 KZT (₨116) | ₨116 | + 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,532 KZT (₨1,132) | ₨681 | + 66% | |
| Entertainment | + 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Kazakhstan is 30% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Kazakhstan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 8,645 KZT (₨3,864) | ₨2,016 | + 92% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,749 KZT (₨1,229) | ₨1,908 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 14,000 KZT (₨6,257) | ₨2,708 | + 131% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 16,350 KZT (₨7,307) | ₨4,907 | + 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,999 KZT (₨893) | ₨1,025 | - 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,104 KZT (₨493) | ₨469 | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 961 KZT (₨429) | ₨513 | - 16% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 322,404 KZT (₨144,085) | ₨107,118 | + 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 12 KZT (₨5.14) | ₨4.02 | + 28% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 13,543 KZT (₨6,053) | ₨4,729 | + 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 588 KZT (₨263) | ₨237 | + 11% | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2022.
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Cost of living in Kazakhstan is 14% more expensive than in Pakistan
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