Cost of living in Kazakhstan compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kazakhstan is 15% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,383 KZT (₨970) | ₨577 | + 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,695 KZT (₨690) | ₨658 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 773 KZT (₨314) | ₨249 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 322 KZT (₨131) | ₨108 | + 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 444 KZT (₨181) | ₨120 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 749 KZT (₨305) | ₨96 | + 218% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,275 KZT (₨519) | ₨526 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 574 KZT (₨234) | ₨176 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 186 KZT (₨76) | ₨44 | + 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 305 KZT (₨124) | ₨344 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,705 KZT (₨1,508) | ₨1,632 | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 430 KZT (₨175) | ₨126 | + 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 122 KZT (₨50) | ₨57 | - 13% | |
| Housing | + 27% | |||
| Housing in Kazakhstan is 27% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 234,322 KZT (₨95,377) | ₨60,758 | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 145,502 KZT (₨59,224) | ₨35,785 | + 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 19,055 KZT (₨7,756) | ₨9,753 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 171,653 KZT (₨69,869) | ₨53,937 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 111,964 KZT (₨45,573) | ₨30,998 | + 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,270 KZT (₨6,215) | ₨7,631 | - 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,980 KZT (₨1,620) | ₨2,510 | - 35% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 110,255 KZT (₨44,878) | ₨40,341 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 35,115 KZT (₨14,293) | ₨12,473 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,605 KZT (₨1,467) | ₨609 | + 141% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,336 KZT (₨1,358) | ₨649 | + 109% | |
| Clothes | + 78% | |||
| Clothes in Kazakhstan is 78% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 19,613 KZT (₨7,983) | ₨2,518 | + 217% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 13,219 KZT (₨5,380) | ₨3,757 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 32,134 KZT (₨13,079) | ₨6,430 | + 103% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 31,658 KZT (₨12,886) | ₨5,127 | + 151% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Kazakhstan is 4% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,481,360 KZT (₨2,638,135) | ₨2,319,940 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 167 KZT (₨68) | ₨115 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 5,479 KZT (₨2,230) | ₨2,310 | - 3% | |
| Personal Care | + 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Kazakhstan is 59% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,577 KZT (₨1,049) | ₨235 | + 346% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,927 KZT (₨1,192) | ₨426 | + 180% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,916 KZT (₨2,001) | ₨1,378 | + 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,333 KZT (₨542) | ₨435 | + 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 967 KZT (₨394) | ₨332 | + 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,031 KZT (₨420) | ₨311 | + 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 475 KZT (₨193) | ₨207 | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 687 KZT (₨280) | ₨138 | + 103% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,794 KZT (₨1,137) | ₨434 | + 162% | |
| Entertainment | + 70% | |||
| Entertainment in Kazakhstan is 70% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,510 KZT (₨2,650) | ₨1,566 | + 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,938 KZT (₨1,196) | ₨1,256 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 37,296 KZT (₨15,181) | ₨3,430 | + 343% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 13,754 KZT (₨5,598) | ₨3,673 | + 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,946 KZT (₨792) | ₨792 | - 0% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 827 KZT (₨337) | ₨348 | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 714 KZT (₨291) | ₨516 | - 44% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 225,298 KZT (₨91,704) | ₨50,116 | + 83% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 35 KZT (₨14) | ₨4.30 | + 232% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 23,244 KZT (₨9,461) | ₨4,335 | + 118% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 470 KZT (₨191) | ₨215 | - 11% | |
| TOTAL | + 29% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kazakhstan is 29% more expensive than in Pakistan
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