- Cost of Living
- Kazakhstan
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kazakhstan compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kazakhstan is 9% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,981 KZT (₨748) | ₨559 | + 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,604 KZT (₨606) | ₨610 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 601 KZT (₨227) | ₨222 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 312 KZT (₨118) | ₨108 | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 402 KZT (₨152) | ₨121 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 370 KZT (₨140) | ₨80 | + 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,327 KZT (₨501) | ₨439 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 442 KZT (₨167) | ₨154 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 146 KZT (₨55) | ₨40 | + 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 249 KZT (₨94) | ₨293 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,570 KZT (₨971) | ₨2,141 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 364 KZT (₨138) | ₨117 | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 117 KZT (₨44) | ₨56 | - 21% | |
| Housing | + 20% | |||
| Housing in Kazakhstan is 20% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 220,036 KZT (₨83,129) | ₨57,192 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 150,903 KZT (₨57,011) | ₨36,148 | + 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 21,479 KZT (₨8,115) | ₨8,238 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 166,505 KZT (₨62,905) | ₨44,615 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 101,522 KZT (₨38,355) | ₨25,516 | + 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 13,749 KZT (₨5,194) | ₨6,795 | - 24% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 3,937 KZT (₨1,487) | ₨2,646 | - 44% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 107,687 KZT (₨40,684) | ₨39,967 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 34,087 KZT (₨12,878) | ₨11,006 | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,923 KZT (₨1,104) | ₨499 | + 121% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,937 KZT (₨1,110) | ₨939 | + 18% | |
| Clothes | + 73% | |||
| Clothes in Kazakhstan is 73% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 20,466 KZT (₨7,732) | ₨2,600 | + 197% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 15,159 KZT (₨5,727) | ₨4,026 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 33,865 KZT (₨12,794) | ₨6,156 | + 108% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 31,879 KZT (₨12,044) | ₨5,351 | + 125% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Kazakhstan is 2% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,037,800 KZT (₨2,281,075) | ₨1,833,160 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 169 KZT (₨64) | ₨90 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 6,308 KZT (₨2,383) | ₨2,481 | - 4% | |
| Personal Care | + 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Kazakhstan is 50% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,324 KZT (₨878) | ₨227 | + 286% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,906 KZT (₨1,476) | ₨652 | + 127% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 KZT (₨1,889) | ₨2,133 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,315 KZT (₨497) | ₨444 | + 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,000 KZT (₨378) | ₨275 | + 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 949 KZT (₨359) | ₨340 | + 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 460 KZT (₨174) | ₨142 | + 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 515 KZT (₨195) | ₨109 | + 79% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,165 KZT (₨1,574) | ₨637 | + 147% | |
| Entertainment | + 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Kazakhstan is 28% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 9,839 KZT (₨3,717) | ₨1,494 | + 149% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,404 KZT (₨1,286) | ₨1,128 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,371 KZT (₨3,918) | ₨3,688 | + 6% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 17,369 KZT (₨6,562) | ₨3,101 | + 112% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,877 KZT (₨709) | ₨526 | + 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,100 KZT (₨415) | ₨392 | + 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 849 KZT (₨321) | ₨548 | - 41% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 202,193 KZT (₨76,388) | ₨54,726 | + 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 KZT (₨9) | ₨26 | - 64% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 19,018 KZT (₨7,185) | ₨4,025 | + 78% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 423 KZT (₨160) | ₨185 | - 13% | |
| TOTAL | + 15% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 09, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,983 prices entered by 601 different people.
Cost of living in Kazakhstan is 15% more expensive than in Pakistan
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