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| Food | - 77% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kazakhstan is 77% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,155 KZT (CHF 5.51) | CHF 25 | - 78% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,634 KZT (CHF 4.18) | CHF 14 | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 676 KZT (CHF 1.73) | CHF 12 | - 86% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 318 KZT (CHF 0.81) | CHF 1.66 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 423 KZT (CHF 1.08) | CHF 8 | - 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 514 KZT (CHF 1.31) | CHF 4.35 | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,350 KZT (CHF 3.45) | CHF 11 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 434 KZT (CHF 1.11) | CHF 4.21 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 145 KZT (CHF 0.37) | CHF 2.64 | - 86% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 309 KZT (CHF 0.79) | CHF 1.95 | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,627 KZT (CHF 7) | CHF 15 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 368 KZT (CHF 0.94) | CHF 2.77 | - 66% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 134 KZT (CHF 0.34) | CHF 2.39 | - 86% | |
| Housing | - 77% | |||
| Housing in Kazakhstan is 77% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 246,636 KZT (CHF 630) | CHF 2,802 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 138,198 KZT (CHF 353) | CHF 2,121 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 21,350 KZT (CHF 55) | CHF 213 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 164,197 KZT (CHF 420) | CHF 1,599 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 101,313 KZT (CHF 259) | CHF 1,183 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 12,270 KZT (CHF 31) | CHF 186 | - 83% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 4,170 KZT (CHF 11) | CHF 39 | - 73% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 127,499 KZT (CHF 326) | CHF 670 | - 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 43,843 KZT (CHF 112) | CHF 121 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,661 KZT (CHF 7) | CHF 18 | - 63% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,807 KZT (CHF 4.62) | CHF 31 | - 85% | |
| Clothes | - 39% | |||
| Clothes in Kazakhstan is 39% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 20,105 KZT (CHF 51) | CHF 108 | - 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 14,988 KZT (CHF 38) | CHF 58 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 35,284 KZT (CHF 90) | CHF 125 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 34,183 KZT (CHF 87) | CHF 179 | - 51% | |
| Transportation | - 65% | |||
| Transportation in Kazakhstan is 65% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,624,120 KZT (CHF 16,928) | CHF 25,028 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 167 KZT (CHF 0.43) | CHF 1.62 | - 74% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 5,356 KZT (CHF 14) | CHF 70 | - 81% | |
| Personal Care | - 65% | |||
| Personal Care in Kazakhstan is 65% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,929 KZT (CHF 4.93) | CHF 19 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,350 KZT (CHF 11) | CHF 31 | - 64% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 KZT (CHF 13) | CHF 113 | - 89% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,315 KZT (CHF 3.36) | CHF 6 | - 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,427 KZT (CHF 3.65) | CHF 4.41 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,028 KZT (CHF 2.63) | CHF 4.30 | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 469 KZT (CHF 1.20) | CHF 3.45 | - 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 602 KZT (CHF 1.54) | CHF 3.36 | - 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,000 KZT (CHF 10) | CHF 36 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 62% | |||
| Entertainment in Kazakhstan is 62% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 8,298 KZT (CHF 21) | CHF 68 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,603 KZT (CHF 7) | CHF 36 | - 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 35,000 KZT (CHF 89) | CHF 131 | - 32% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,994 KZT (CHF 41) | CHF 120 | - 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,943 KZT (CHF 4.96) | CHF 17 | - 71% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,097 KZT (CHF 2.80) | CHF 5.02 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 803 KZT (CHF 2.05) | CHF 7 | - 70% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 202,193 KZT (CHF 517) | CHF 530 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 23 KZT (CHF 0.06) | CHF 0.37 | - 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 18,543 KZT (CHF 47) | CHF 95 | - 50% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 439 KZT (CHF 1.12) | CHF 9 | - 87% | |
| TOTAL | - 70% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 11, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kazakhstan is 70% cheaper than in Switzerland
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