Cost of living in Kazakhstan compared to Switzerland
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Food | - 69% | |||
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Food in Kazakhstan is 69% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Kazakhstan | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,535 KZT (CHF 7) | CHF 27 | - 74% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,948 KZT (CHF 5.82) | CHF 16 | - 63% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,231 KZT (CHF 2.43) | CHF 11 | - 77% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 640 KZT (CHF 1.26) | CHF 1.81 | - 30% | |
12 eggs, large | 940 KZT (CHF 1.85) | CHF 8 | - 78% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,132 KZT (CHF 2.23) | CHF 4.50 | - 50% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,279 KZT (CHF 4.50) | CHF 10 | - 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 579 KZT (CHF 1.14) | CHF 4.33 | - 74% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 230 KZT (CHF 0.45) | CHF 2.27 | - 80% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 387 KZT (CHF 0.76) | CHF 2.33 | - 67% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,808 KZT (CHF 8) | CHF 13 | - 41% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 746 KZT (CHF 1.47) | CHF 2.87 | - 49% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 280 KZT (CHF 0.55) | CHF 2.35 | - 76% | |
Housing | - 73% | |||
Housing in Kazakhstan is 73% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Kazakhstan | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 479,512 KZT (CHF 946) | CHF 3,527 | - 73% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 244,828 KZT (CHF 483) | CHF 2,866 | - 83% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 24,924 KZT (CHF 49) | CHF 205 | - 76% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 275,524 KZT (CHF 544) | CHF 2,179 | - 75% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 207,812 KZT (CHF 410) | CHF 1,557 | - 74% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,689 KZT (CHF 31) | CHF 94 | - 67% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,275 KZT (CHF 8) | CHF 53 | - 84% | |
40” flat screen tv | 150,280 KZT (CHF 297) | CHF 305 | - 3% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 127,397 KZT (CHF 251) | CHF 116 | + 117% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 9,618 KZT (CHF 19) | CHF 17 | + 12% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4,151 KZT (CHF 8) | CHF 30 | - 73% | |
Clothes | - 45% | |||
Clothes in Kazakhstan is 45% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Kazakhstan | Switzerland | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 20,615 KZT (CHF 41) | CHF 111 | - 63% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 17,815 KZT (CHF 35) | CHF 64 | - 45% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 45,965 KZT (CHF 91) | CHF 118 | - 23% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 66,270 KZT (CHF 131) | CHF 184 | - 29% | |
Transportation | - 68% | |||
Transportation in Kazakhstan is 68% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Kazakhstan | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 14,851,400 KZT (CHF 29,310) | CHF 36,492 | - 20% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 257 KZT (CHF 0.51) | CHF 1.84 | - 72% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 5,657 KZT (CHF 11) | CHF 78 | - 86% | |
Personal Care | - 63% | |||
Personal Care in Kazakhstan is 63% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Kazakhstan | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,533 KZT (CHF 7) | CHF 13 | - 44% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,577 KZT (CHF 9) | CHF 26 | - 66% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 8,742 KZT (CHF 17) | CHF 211 | - 92% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,252 KZT (CHF 2.47) | CHF 5.94 | - 58% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,279 KZT (CHF 6) | CHF 4.15 | + 56% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,854 KZT (CHF 3.66) | CHF 7 | - 47% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 726 KZT (CHF 1.43) | CHF 4.35 | - 67% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 897 KZT (CHF 1.77) | CHF 4.98 | - 64% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,652 KZT (CHF 9) | CHF 58 | - 84% | |
Entertainment | - 60% | |||
Entertainment in Kazakhstan is 60% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Kazakhstan | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 11,971 KZT (CHF 24) | CHF 71 | - 67% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 4,581 KZT (CHF 9) | CHF 39 | - 77% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 16,414 KZT (CHF 32) | CHF 101 | - 68% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 23,135 KZT (CHF 46) | CHF 125 | - 64% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,785 KZT (CHF 5.50) | CHF 17 | - 68% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,650 KZT (CHF 3.26) | CHF 5.21 | - 38% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,215 KZT (CHF 2.40) | CHF 7 | - 65% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 382,786 KZT (CHF 755) | CHF 434 | + 74% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 KZT (CHF 0.05) | CHF 0.33 | - 85% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 18,939 KZT (CHF 37) | CHF 88 | - 58% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 849 KZT (CHF 1.68) | CHF 9 | - 81% | |
TOTAL | - 68% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,180 prices entered by 184 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 16, 2024.
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Cost of living in Kazakhstan is 68% cheaper than in Switzerland
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