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Cost of living in Kazakhstan compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kazakhstan is 12% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,121 KZT (₨792) | ₨608 | + 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,606 KZT (₨600) | ₨693 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 676 KZT (₨252) | ₨211 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 318 KZT (₨119) | ₨110 | + 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 424 KZT (₨158) | ₨122 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 495 KZT (₨185) | ₨91 | + 102% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,255 KZT (₨469) | ₨623 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 442 KZT (₨165) | ₨156 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 141 KZT (₨53) | ₨43 | + 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 305 KZT (₨114) | ₨296 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,542 KZT (₨949) | ₨2,933 | - 68% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 355 KZT (₨133) | ₨122 | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 131 KZT (₨49) | ₨60 | - 18% | |
| Housing | + 9% | |||
| Housing in Kazakhstan is 9% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 219,560 KZT (₨82,003) | ₨56,868 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 138,142 KZT (₨51,595) | ₨36,753 | + 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 20,869 KZT (₨7,794) | ₨8,000 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 172,226 KZT (₨64,325) | ₨45,635 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 95,153 KZT (₨35,539) | ₨30,254 | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 12,270 KZT (₨4,583) | ₨6,742 | - 32% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 4,190 KZT (₨1,565) | ₨2,627 | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 133,212 KZT (₨49,753) | ₨38,859 | + 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 29,440 KZT (₨10,996) | ₨12,077 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,697 KZT (₨1,007) | ₨506 | + 99% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,274 KZT (₨849) | ₨1,155 | - 26% | |
| Clothes | + 60% | |||
| Clothes in Kazakhstan is 60% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 17,475 KZT (₨6,527) | ₨2,545 | + 156% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 14,988 KZT (₨5,598) | ₨4,152 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 33,265 KZT (₨12,424) | ₨6,696 | + 86% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 36,319 KZT (₨13,565) | ₨5,847 | + 132% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Kazakhstan is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,913,570 KZT (₨2,582,149) | ₨2,240,060 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 171 KZT (₨64) | ₨95 | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 6,122 KZT (₨2,286) | ₨2,465 | - 7% | |
| Personal Care | + 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Kazakhstan is 42% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,929 KZT (₨720) | ₨239 | + 201% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,252 KZT (₨1,588) | ₨823 | + 93% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 KZT (₨1,867) | ₨2,206 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,315 KZT (₨491) | ₨498 | - 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,000 KZT (₨373) | ₨262 | + 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 868 KZT (₨324) | ₨331 | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 469 KZT (₨175) | ₨155 | + 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 547 KZT (₨204) | ₨99 | + 106% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,758 KZT (₨1,404) | ₨502 | + 179% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Kazakhstan is 12% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 8,895 KZT (₨3,322) | ₨1,448 | + 130% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,852 KZT (₨1,065) | ₨1,122 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 15,868 KZT (₨5,927) | ₨4,212 | + 41% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 14,623 KZT (₨5,462) | ₨3,327 | + 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,943 KZT (₨726) | ₨649 | + 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 989 KZT (₨369) | ₨395 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 803 KZT (₨300) | ₨546 | - 45% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 202,193 KZT (₨75,517) | ₨63,543 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 23 KZT (₨9) | ₨26 | - 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 18,543 KZT (₨6,926) | ₨4,165 | + 66% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 429 KZT (₨160) | ₨344 | - 53% | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kazakhstan is 7% more expensive than in Pakistan
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