- Cost of Living
- Kazakhstan
- Switzerland
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kazakhstan compared to Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 78% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kazakhstan is 78% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,981 KZT (CHF 5.33) | CHF 25 | - 78% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,604 KZT (CHF 4.32) | CHF 13 | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 601 KZT (CHF 1.62) | CHF 13 | - 88% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 312 KZT (CHF 0.84) | CHF 1.68 | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 402 KZT (CHF 1.08) | CHF 7 | - 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 370 KZT (CHF 1.00) | CHF 4.01 | - 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,327 KZT (CHF 3.57) | CHF 11 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 442 KZT (CHF 1.19) | CHF 3.87 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 146 KZT (CHF 0.39) | CHF 3.00 | - 87% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 249 KZT (CHF 0.67) | CHF 2.23 | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,570 KZT (CHF 7) | CHF 15 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 364 KZT (CHF 0.98) | CHF 2.47 | - 60% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 117 KZT (CHF 0.31) | CHF 2.44 | - 87% | |
| Housing | - 77% | |||
| Housing in Kazakhstan is 77% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 220,036 KZT (CHF 592) | CHF 2,894 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 150,903 KZT (CHF 406) | CHF 2,232 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 21,479 KZT (CHF 58) | CHF 199 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 166,505 KZT (CHF 448) | CHF 1,860 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 101,522 KZT (CHF 273) | CHF 1,300 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 13,749 KZT (CHF 37) | CHF 152 | - 76% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 3,937 KZT (CHF 11) | CHF 46 | - 77% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 107,687 KZT (CHF 290) | CHF 534 | - 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 34,087 KZT (CHF 92) | CHF 166 | - 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,923 KZT (CHF 8) | CHF 17 | - 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,937 KZT (CHF 8) | CHF 29 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | - 33% | |||
| Clothes in Kazakhstan is 33% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 20,466 KZT (CHF 55) | CHF 114 | - 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 15,159 KZT (CHF 41) | CHF 48 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 33,865 KZT (CHF 91) | CHF 135 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 31,879 KZT (CHF 86) | CHF 185 | - 54% | |
| Transportation | - 69% | |||
| Transportation in Kazakhstan is 69% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,037,800 KZT (CHF 16,248) | CHF 27,425 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 169 KZT (CHF 0.46) | CHF 1.88 | - 76% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 6,308 KZT (CHF 17) | CHF 88 | - 81% | |
| Personal Care | - 67% | |||
| Personal Care in Kazakhstan is 67% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,324 KZT (CHF 6) | CHF 13 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,906 KZT (CHF 11) | CHF 33 | - 68% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 KZT (CHF 13) | CHF 115 | - 88% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,315 KZT (CHF 3.54) | CHF 5.98 | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,000 KZT (CHF 2.69) | CHF 4.61 | - 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 949 KZT (CHF 2.55) | CHF 4.25 | - 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 460 KZT (CHF 1.24) | CHF 3.13 | - 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 515 KZT (CHF 1.39) | CHF 3.34 | - 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,165 KZT (CHF 11) | CHF 44 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Kazakhstan is 58% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 9,839 KZT (CHF 26) | CHF 70 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,404 KZT (CHF 9) | CHF 38 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,371 KZT (CHF 28) | CHF 149 | - 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 17,369 KZT (CHF 47) | CHF 106 | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,877 KZT (CHF 5.05) | CHF 17 | - 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,100 KZT (CHF 2.96) | CHF 5.05 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 849 KZT (CHF 2.29) | CHF 7 | - 66% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 202,193 KZT (CHF 544) | CHF 497 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 KZT (CHF 0.07) | CHF 0.36 | - 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 19,018 KZT (CHF 51) | CHF 91 | - 44% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 423 KZT (CHF 1.14) | CHF 8 | - 86% | |
| TOTAL | - 70% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 12, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kazakhstan is 70% cheaper than in Switzerland
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