- Cost of Living
- Kazakhstan
- Switzerland
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kazakhstan compared to Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 74% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kazakhstan is 74% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,184 KZT (CHF 7) | CHF 25 | - 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,528 KZT (CHF 4.66) | CHF 14 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 687 KZT (CHF 2.09) | CHF 13 | - 84% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 312 KZT (CHF 0.95) | CHF 1.78 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 409 KZT (CHF 1.25) | CHF 7 | - 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 435 KZT (CHF 1.33) | CHF 4.55 | - 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,421 KZT (CHF 4.34) | CHF 12 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 429 KZT (CHF 1.31) | CHF 3.84 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 164 KZT (CHF 0.50) | CHF 2.90 | - 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 223 KZT (CHF 0.68) | CHF 2.50 | - 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,844 KZT (CHF 9) | CHF 16 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 380 KZT (CHF 1.16) | CHF 2.62 | - 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 118 KZT (CHF 0.36) | CHF 2.33 | - 85% | |
| Housing | - 75% | |||
| Housing in Kazakhstan is 75% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 211,944 KZT (CHF 646) | CHF 2,965 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 149,023 KZT (CHF 455) | CHF 2,407 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 20,533 KZT (CHF 63) | CHF 172 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 144,397 KZT (CHF 440) | CHF 1,872 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 97,530 KZT (CHF 297) | CHF 1,528 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 11,457 KZT (CHF 35) | CHF 129 | - 73% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 3,805 KZT (CHF 12) | CHF 48 | - 76% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 117,353 KZT (CHF 358) | CHF 540 | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 32,762 KZT (CHF 100) | CHF 172 | - 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,983 KZT (CHF 9) | CHF 18 | - 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4,200 KZT (CHF 13) | CHF 29 | - 56% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in Kazakhstan is 32% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 16,985 KZT (CHF 52) | CHF 109 | - 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 14,338 KZT (CHF 44) | CHF 55 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 31,958 KZT (CHF 97) | CHF 127 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 32,803 KZT (CHF 100) | CHF 191 | - 48% | |
| Transportation | - 67% | |||
| Transportation in Kazakhstan is 67% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,764,280 KZT (CHF 17,581) | CHF 26,060 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 159 KZT (CHF 0.48) | CHF 1.77 | - 73% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 5,211 KZT (CHF 16) | CHF 86 | - 82% | |
| Personal Care | - 68% | |||
| Personal Care in Kazakhstan is 68% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,245 KZT (CHF 7) | CHF 13 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,281 KZT (CHF 10) | CHF 35 | - 71% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 KZT (CHF 15) | CHF 116 | - 87% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,143 KZT (CHF 3.49) | CHF 7 | - 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 930 KZT (CHF 2.84) | CHF 5.12 | - 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 930 KZT (CHF 2.84) | CHF 5.42 | - 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 469 KZT (CHF 1.43) | CHF 3.28 | - 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 626 KZT (CHF 1.91) | CHF 3.87 | - 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,084 KZT (CHF 12) | CHF 44 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Kazakhstan is 43% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 11,286 KZT (CHF 34) | CHF 73 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,362 KZT (CHF 10) | CHF 38 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 11,519 KZT (CHF 35) | CHF 133 | - 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 18,984 KZT (CHF 58) | CHF 113 | - 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,988 KZT (CHF 6) | CHF 17 | - 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 987 KZT (CHF 3.01) | CHF 5.25 | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 846 KZT (CHF 2.58) | CHF 7 | - 63% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 228,330 KZT (CHF 696) | CHF 528 | + 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | CHF 0.34 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 21,979 KZT (CHF 67) | CHF 94 | - 28% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 385 KZT (CHF 1.18) | CHF 8 | - 86% | |
| TOTAL | - 66% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kazakhstan is 66% cheaper than in Switzerland
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