Cost of living in Kazakhstan compared to Spain
Currency:
| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kazakhstan is 45% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,240 KZT (€5.37) | €13 | - 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,582 KZT (€3.79) | €7 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 761 KZT (€1.82) | €3.23 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 319 KZT (€0.77) | €0.83 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 447 KZT (€1.07) | €2.44 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 743 KZT (€1.78) | €1.65 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,428 KZT (€3.42) | €6 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 445 KZT (€1.07) | €1.68 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 152 KZT (€0.36) | €1.04 | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 301 KZT (€0.72) | €0.84 | - 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,732 KZT (€7) | €6 | + 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 393 KZT (€0.94) | €1.58 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 146 KZT (€0.35) | €0.84 | - 58% | |
| Housing | - 50% | |||
| Housing in Kazakhstan is 50% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 250,558 KZT (€600) | €1,280 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 144,122 KZT (€345) | €830 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 22,937 KZT (€55) | €115 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 177,209 KZT (€425) | €764 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 101,996 KZT (€244) | €552 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 10,000 KZT (€24) | €81 | - 70% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,621 KZT (€11) | €30 | - 63% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 114,898 KZT (€275) | €377 | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 33,540 KZT (€80) | €90 | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,938 KZT (€9) | €7 | + 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,087 KZT (€7) | €11 | - 30% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Kazakhstan is 8% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 21,850 KZT (€52) | €80 | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 13,410 KZT (€32) | €30 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 37,362 KZT (€90) | €80 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 33,502 KZT (€80) | €89 | - 9% | |
| Transportation | - 57% | |||
| Transportation in Kazakhstan is 57% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,902,750 KZT (€14,141) | €21,709 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 167 KZT (€0.40) | €1.32 | - 70% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 5,583 KZT (€13) | €45 | - 70% | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Kazakhstan is 20% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,000 KZT (€7) | €7 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,067 KZT (€10) | €9 | + 12% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,472 KZT (€13) | €63 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,275 KZT (€3.05) | €4.14 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,418 KZT (€3.40) | €2.62 | + 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,022 KZT (€2.45) | €2.76 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 576 KZT (€1.38) | €1.52 | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 718 KZT (€1.72) | €1.69 | + 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,221 KZT (€10) | €14 | - 26% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Kazakhstan is 14% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 8,344 KZT (€20) | €31 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,000 KZT (€7) | €16 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 35,000 KZT (€84) | €52 | + 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,531 KZT (€37) | €44 | - 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,280 KZT (€5.46) | €9 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 901 KZT (€2.16) | €2.34 | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 803 KZT (€1.92) | €4.03 | - 52% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 229,990 KZT (€551) | €427 | + 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20 KZT (€0.05) | €0.18 | - 74% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 34,874 KZT (€84) | €47 | + 78% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 431 KZT (€1.03) | €4.96 | - 79% | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 13,534 prices entered by 1,637 different people.
Cost of living in Kazakhstan is 41% cheaper than in Spain
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