- 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 | 2,169 KZT (CHF 5.93) | CHF 25 | - 77% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,615 KZT (CHF 4.41) | CHF 14 | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 601 KZT (CHF 1.64) | CHF 14 | - 88% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 316 KZT (CHF 0.86) | CHF 1.71 | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 398 KZT (CHF 1.09) | CHF 8 | - 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 370 KZT (CHF 1.01) | CHF 4.02 | - 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,318 KZT (CHF 3.60) | CHF 12 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 456 KZT (CHF 1.25) | CHF 3.86 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 152 KZT (CHF 0.41) | CHF 3.00 | - 86% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 249 KZT (CHF 0.68) | CHF 2.43 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,570 KZT (CHF 7) | CHF 16 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 363 KZT (CHF 0.99) | CHF 2.52 | - 61% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 118 KZT (CHF 0.32) | CHF 2.37 | - 86% | |
| Housing | - 77% | |||
| Housing in Kazakhstan is 77% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 211,574 KZT (CHF 578) | CHF 2,925 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 151,916 KZT (CHF 415) | CHF 2,304 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 21,922 KZT (CHF 60) | CHF 185 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 164,912 KZT (CHF 451) | CHF 1,923 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 102,737 KZT (CHF 281) | CHF 1,399 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 13,876 KZT (CHF 38) | CHF 154 | - 75% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 3,937 KZT (CHF 11) | CHF 45 | - 76% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 107,687 KZT (CHF 294) | CHF 558 | - 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 34,087 KZT (CHF 93) | CHF 169 | - 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,923 KZT (CHF 8) | CHF 18 | - 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,129 KZT (CHF 9) | CHF 29 | - 70% | |
| Clothes | - 33% | |||
| Clothes in Kazakhstan is 33% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 20,466 KZT (CHF 56) | CHF 115 | - 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 15,159 KZT (CHF 41) | CHF 51 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 33,865 KZT (CHF 93) | CHF 132 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 31,879 KZT (CHF 87) | CHF 187 | - 53% | |
| Transportation | - 68% | |||
| Transportation in Kazakhstan is 68% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,037,800 KZT (CHF 16,500) | CHF 27,608 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 169 KZT (CHF 0.46) | CHF 1.88 | - 75% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 6,447 KZT (CHF 18) | CHF 88 | - 80% | |
| Personal Care | - 69% | |||
| Personal Care in Kazakhstan is 69% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,324 KZT (CHF 6) | CHF 15 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,906 KZT (CHF 11) | CHF 31 | - 66% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 KZT (CHF 14) | CHF 122 | - 89% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,315 KZT (CHF 3.59) | CHF 6 | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,000 KZT (CHF 2.73) | CHF 4.72 | - 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 949 KZT (CHF 2.59) | CHF 4.62 | - 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 460 KZT (CHF 1.26) | CHF 3.27 | - 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 515 KZT (CHF 1.41) | CHF 3.47 | - 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,335 KZT (CHF 12) | CHF 45 | - 73% | |
| Entertainment | - 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Kazakhstan is 57% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,125 KZT (CHF 28) | CHF 71 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,404 KZT (CHF 9) | CHF 38 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,000 KZT (CHF 27) | CHF 132 | - 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 17,369 KZT (CHF 47) | CHF 110 | - 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,877 KZT (CHF 5.13) | CHF 17 | - 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,100 KZT (CHF 3.00) | CHF 5.27 | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 868 KZT (CHF 2.37) | CHF 7 | - 66% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 209,267 KZT (CHF 572) | CHF 518 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 KZT (CHF 0.07) | CHF 0.34 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 20,447 KZT (CHF 56) | CHF 94 | - 41% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 423 KZT (CHF 1.16) | CHF 8 | - 86% | |
| TOTAL | - 70% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kazakhstan is 70% cheaper than in Switzerland
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