Cost of living in Kazakhstan compared to Switzerland
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Food | - 78% | |||
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Food in Kazakhstan is 78% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,511 KZT (CHF 5.48) | CHF 26 | - 79% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,759 KZT (CHF 3.84) | CHF 14 | - 73% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 798 KZT (CHF 1.74) | CHF 13 | - 86% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 337 KZT (CHF 0.74) | CHF 1.60 | - 54% | |
12 eggs, large | 468 KZT (CHF 1.02) | CHF 8 | - 87% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 668 KZT (CHF 1.46) | CHF 3.80 | - 62% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,369 KZT (CHF 2.99) | CHF 11 | - 73% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 577 KZT (CHF 1.26) | CHF 3.85 | - 67% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 184 KZT (CHF 0.40) | CHF 2.39 | - 83% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 284 KZT (CHF 0.62) | CHF 2.11 | - 71% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,643 KZT (CHF 8) | CHF 15 | - 46% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 438 KZT (CHF 0.96) | CHF 2.48 | - 61% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 131 KZT (CHF 0.29) | CHF 2.62 | - 89% | |
Housing | - 78% | |||
Housing in Kazakhstan is 78% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 220,223 KZT (CHF 481) | CHF 2,797 | - 83% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 143,216 KZT (CHF 313) | CHF 2,185 | - 86% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 19,353 KZT (CHF 42) | CHF 166 | - 75% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 161,969 KZT (CHF 354) | CHF 1,637 | - 78% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 102,558 KZT (CHF 224) | CHF 1,195 | - 81% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 14,496 KZT (CHF 32) | CHF 94 | - 66% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,346 KZT (CHF 9) | CHF 40 | - 77% | |
40” flat screen tv | 110,533 KZT (CHF 241) | CHF 426 | - 43% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 37,871 KZT (CHF 83) | CHF 127 | - 35% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,170 KZT (CHF 7) | CHF 15 | - 54% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4,318 KZT (CHF 9) | CHF 29 | - 68% | |
Clothes | - 51% | |||
Clothes in Kazakhstan is 51% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 20,771 KZT (CHF 45) | CHF 107 | - 57% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 14,408 KZT (CHF 31) | CHF 62 | - 49% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 34,499 KZT (CHF 75) | CHF 128 | - 41% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 33,821 KZT (CHF 74) | CHF 167 | - 56% | |
Transportation | - 73% | |||
Transportation in Kazakhstan is 73% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,651,570 KZT (CHF 14,525) | CHF 27,665 | - 47% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 169 KZT (CHF 0.37) | CHF 1.48 | - 75% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 5,932 KZT (CHF 13) | CHF 87 | - 85% | |
Personal Care | - 76% | |||
Personal Care in Kazakhstan is 76% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,395 KZT (CHF 5.23) | CHF 16 | - 68% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,766 KZT (CHF 3.86) | CHF 24 | - 84% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,232 KZT (CHF 11) | CHF 98 | - 88% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,230 KZT (CHF 2.69) | CHF 6 | - 56% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 940 KZT (CHF 2.05) | CHF 4.74 | - 57% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 942 KZT (CHF 2.06) | CHF 5.27 | - 61% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 360 KZT (CHF 0.79) | CHF 3.63 | - 78% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 625 KZT (CHF 1.37) | CHF 4.67 | - 71% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,470 KZT (CHF 5.39) | CHF 39 | - 86% | |
Entertainment | - 65% | |||
Entertainment in Kazakhstan is 65% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,173 KZT (CHF 16) | CHF 78 | - 80% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 2,632 KZT (CHF 5.75) | CHF 35 | - 84% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 13,556 KZT (CHF 30) | CHF 251 | - 88% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 14,820 KZT (CHF 32) | CHF 108 | - 70% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,020 KZT (CHF 4.41) | CHF 16 | - 72% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 897 KZT (CHF 1.96) | CHF 5.06 | - 61% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 774 KZT (CHF 1.69) | CHF 7 | - 76% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 225,566 KZT (CHF 493) | CHF 464 | + 6% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 63 KZT (CHF 0.14) | CHF 0.33 | - 58% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 22,674 KZT (CHF 50) | CHF 99 | - 50% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 498 KZT (CHF 1.09) | CHF 9 | - 87% | |
TOTAL | - 74% |
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kazakhstan is 74% cheaper than in Switzerland
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