Cost of living in Kazakhstan compared to Spain
Currency:
| Food | - 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kazakhstan is 55% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,443 KZT (€4.81) | €14 | - 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,754 KZT (€3.45) | €8 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 815 KZT (€1.60) | €3.47 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 337 KZT (€0.66) | €0.83 | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 463 KZT (€0.91) | €2.37 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 672 KZT (€1.32) | €1.65 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,369 KZT (€2.69) | €6 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 580 KZT (€1.14) | €1.65 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 184 KZT (€0.36) | €1.11 | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 288 KZT (€0.57) | €0.88 | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,643 KZT (€7) | €7 | + 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 437 KZT (€0.86) | €1.62 | - 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 132 KZT (€0.26) | €0.86 | - 70% | |
| Housing | - 59% | |||
| Housing in Kazakhstan is 59% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 224,420 KZT (€442) | €1,228 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 145,801 KZT (€287) | €756 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 19,353 KZT (€38) | €108 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 161,969 KZT (€319) | €755 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 102,558 KZT (€202) | €535 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 14,496 KZT (€29) | €80 | - 64% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,454 KZT (€9) | €30 | - 70% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 109,606 KZT (€216) | €349 | - 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 37,576 KZT (€74) | €93 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,170 KZT (€6) | €7 | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4,318 KZT (€8) | €10 | - 17% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Kazakhstan is 22% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 20,771 KZT (€41) | €77 | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 14,545 KZT (€29) | €31 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 34,499 KZT (€68) | €75 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 33,821 KZT (€67) | €84 | - 21% | |
| Transportation | - 61% | |||
| Transportation in Kazakhstan is 61% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,651,570 KZT (€13,086) | €23,419 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 169 KZT (€0.33) | €1.24 | - 73% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 6,021 KZT (€12) | €43 | - 72% | |
| Personal Care | - 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Kazakhstan is 49% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,395 KZT (€4.71) | €6 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,206 KZT (€4.34) | €7 | - 36% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,232 KZT (€10) | €58 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,230 KZT (€2.42) | €4.04 | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 940 KZT (€1.85) | €2.40 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 942 KZT (€1.85) | €2.90 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 441 KZT (€0.87) | €1.37 | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 625 KZT (€1.23) | €1.88 | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,470 KZT (€4.86) | €15 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Kazakhstan is 44% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,189 KZT (€14) | €29 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,794 KZT (€5.50) | €16 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 13,556 KZT (€27) | €48 | - 45% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 14,820 KZT (€29) | €42 | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,072 KZT (€4.08) | €9 | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 897 KZT (€1.76) | €2.51 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 799 KZT (€1.57) | €3.94 | - 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 225,566 KZT (€444) | €474 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 14 KZT (€0.03) | €0.24 | - 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 22,674 KZT (€45) | €47 | - 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 493 KZT (€0.97) | €4.93 | - 80% | |
| TOTAL | - 54% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kazakhstan is 54% cheaper than in Spain
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