Cost of living in Kazakhstan compared to Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 79% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kazakhstan is 79% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Kazakhstan | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,971 KZT (CHF 5.87) | CHF 25 | - 77% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,013 KZT (CHF 3.97) | CHF 15 | - 73% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 715 KZT (CHF 1.41) | CHF 13 | - 89% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 323 KZT (CHF 0.64) | CHF 1.66 | - 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 706 KZT (CHF 1.39) | CHF 8 | - 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 666 KZT (CHF 1.32) | CHF 3.96 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,316 KZT (CHF 2.60) | CHF 12 | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 549 KZT (CHF 1.08) | CHF 3.60 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 208 KZT (CHF 0.41) | CHF 2.18 | - 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 279 KZT (CHF 0.55) | CHF 1.94 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,887 KZT (CHF 3.73) | CHF 14 | - 74% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 529 KZT (CHF 1.04) | CHF 2.44 | - 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 174 KZT (CHF 0.34) | CHF 2.68 | - 87% | |
| Housing | - 78% | |||
| Housing in Kazakhstan is 78% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Kazakhstan | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 324,008 KZT (CHF 640) | CHF 3,452 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 230,844 KZT (CHF 456) | CHF 2,615 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 23,642 KZT (CHF 47) | CHF 115 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 213,130 KZT (CHF 421) | CHF 1,938 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 142,479 KZT (CHF 281) | CHF 1,537 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 56,802 KZT (CHF 112) | CHF 44 | + 158% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,956 KZT (CHF 8) | CHF 49 | - 84% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 164,056 KZT (CHF 324) | CHF 474 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 49,446 KZT (CHF 98) | CHF 124 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,976 KZT (CHF 8) | CHF 7 | + 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,927 KZT (CHF 5.78) | CHF 35 | - 83% | |
| Clothes | - 45% | |||
| Clothes in Kazakhstan is 45% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Kazakhstan | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 20,125 KZT (CHF 40) | CHF 106 | - 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 20,067 KZT (CHF 40) | CHF 49 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 23,085 KZT (CHF 46) | CHF 113 | - 60% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 32,005 KZT (CHF 63) | CHF 183 | - 65% | |
| Transportation | - 69% | |||
| Transportation in Kazakhstan is 69% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Kazakhstan | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 8,970,840 KZT (CHF 17,712) | CHF 30,010 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 186 KZT (CHF 0.37) | CHF 1.97 | - 81% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 7,355 KZT (CHF 15) | CHF 80 | - 82% | |
| Personal Care | - 80% | |||
| Personal Care in Kazakhstan is 80% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Kazakhstan | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 553 KZT (CHF 1.09) | CHF 17 | - 93% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,613 KZT (CHF 3.18) | CHF 17 | - 81% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,691 KZT (CHF 11) | CHF 120 | - 91% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,200 KZT (CHF 4.34) | CHF 4.82 | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 904 KZT (CHF 1.78) | CHF 3.82 | - 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 731 KZT (CHF 1.44) | CHF 3.48 | - 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 470 KZT (CHF 0.93) | CHF 2.57 | - 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 260 KZT (CHF 0.51) | CHF 3.05 | - 83% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,351 KZT (CHF 7) | CHF 49 | - 86% | |
| Entertainment | - 65% | |||
| Entertainment in Kazakhstan is 65% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Kazakhstan | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 8,884 KZT (CHF 18) | CHF 66 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,067 KZT (CHF 6) | CHF 39 | - 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 14,000 KZT (CHF 28) | CHF 95 | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 19,826 KZT (CHF 39) | CHF 113 | - 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,999 KZT (CHF 3.95) | CHF 15 | - 74% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,198 KZT (CHF 2.36) | CHF 4.99 | - 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,258 KZT (CHF 2.48) | CHF 7 | - 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 322,433 KZT (CHF 637) | CHF 693 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 12 KZT (CHF 0.02) | CHF 0.22 | - 90% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,248 KZT (CHF 30) | CHF 87 | - 66% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 588 KZT (CHF 1.16) | CHF 9 | - 87% | |
| TOTAL | - 73% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,248 prices entered by 171 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 13, 2022.
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Cost of living in Kazakhstan is 73% cheaper than in Switzerland
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