- Cost of Living
- Kazakhstan
- Switzerland
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kazakhstan compared to Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 77% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kazakhstan is 77% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,935 KZT (CHF 5.34) | CHF 25 | - 79% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,575 KZT (CHF 4.34) | CHF 14 | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 632 KZT (CHF 1.74) | CHF 14 | - 87% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 325 KZT (CHF 0.90) | CHF 1.70 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 397 KZT (CHF 1.10) | CHF 8 | - 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 427 KZT (CHF 1.18) | CHF 4.24 | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,450 KZT (CHF 4.00) | CHF 12 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 470 KZT (CHF 1.30) | CHF 3.83 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 157 KZT (CHF 0.43) | CHF 2.96 | - 85% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 220 KZT (CHF 0.61) | CHF 2.50 | - 76% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,097 KZT (CHF 9) | CHF 16 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 388 KZT (CHF 1.07) | CHF 2.51 | - 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 113 KZT (CHF 0.31) | CHF 2.47 | - 87% | |
| Housing | - 76% | |||
| Housing in Kazakhstan is 76% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 222,257 KZT (CHF 613) | CHF 2,876 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 155,655 KZT (CHF 429) | CHF 2,348 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 19,997 KZT (CHF 55) | CHF 178 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 156,900 KZT (CHF 433) | CHF 1,922 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 101,657 KZT (CHF 280) | CHF 1,470 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 13,046 KZT (CHF 36) | CHF 137 | - 74% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 3,864 KZT (CHF 11) | CHF 45 | - 76% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 106,681 KZT (CHF 294) | CHF 550 | - 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 30,466 KZT (CHF 84) | CHF 184 | - 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,850 KZT (CHF 11) | CHF 18 | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,537 KZT (CHF 10) | CHF 29 | - 67% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Kazakhstan is 28% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 22,094 KZT (CHF 61) | CHF 116 | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 15,714 KZT (CHF 43) | CHF 52 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 35,666 KZT (CHF 98) | CHF 130 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 35,040 KZT (CHF 97) | CHF 174 | - 44% | |
| Transportation | - 68% | |||
| Transportation in Kazakhstan is 68% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,213,410 KZT (CHF 17,135) | CHF 28,020 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 163 KZT (CHF 0.45) | CHF 1.84 | - 76% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 5,854 KZT (CHF 16) | CHF 87 | - 81% | |
| Personal Care | - 70% | |||
| Personal Care in Kazakhstan is 70% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,245 KZT (CHF 6) | CHF 13 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,600 KZT (CHF 10) | CHF 34 | - 71% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 KZT (CHF 14) | CHF 124 | - 89% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,143 KZT (CHF 3.15) | CHF 7 | - 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 930 KZT (CHF 2.57) | CHF 4.67 | - 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 990 KZT (CHF 2.73) | CHF 4.28 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 430 KZT (CHF 1.19) | CHF 2.97 | - 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 626 KZT (CHF 1.73) | CHF 3.33 | - 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,084 KZT (CHF 11) | CHF 46 | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Kazakhstan is 56% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,974 KZT (CHF 30) | CHF 70 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,319 KZT (CHF 9) | CHF 37 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 17,000 KZT (CHF 47) | CHF 124 | - 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 17,635 KZT (CHF 49) | CHF 111 | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,913 KZT (CHF 5.28) | CHF 17 | - 69% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,027 KZT (CHF 2.83) | CHF 5.27 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 878 KZT (CHF 2.42) | CHF 7 | - 66% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 234,063 KZT (CHF 645) | CHF 532 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 13 KZT (CHF 0.04) | CHF 0.37 | - 90% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 20,924 KZT (CHF 58) | CHF 91 | - 37% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 401 KZT (CHF 1.11) | CHF 8 | - 87% | |
| TOTAL | - 70% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kazakhstan is 70% cheaper than in Switzerland
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