- Cost of Living
- Kazakhstan
- United Kingdom
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kazakhstan compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kazakhstan is 54% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,143 KZT (£4.84) | £10 | - 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,510 KZT (£3.41) | £5.59 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 635 KZT (£1.43) | £3.65 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 310 KZT (£0.70) | £0.86 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 402 KZT (£0.91) | £2.64 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 407 KZT (£0.92) | £1.98 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,406 KZT (£3.18) | £4.45 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 409 KZT (£0.92) | £1.95 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 151 KZT (£0.34) | £0.85 | - 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 228 KZT (£0.52) | £1.80 | - 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,017 KZT (£7) | £8 | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 363 KZT (£0.82) | £1.79 | - 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 114 KZT (£0.26) | £0.90 | - 71% | |
| Housing | - 68% | |||
| Housing in Kazakhstan is 68% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 209,194 KZT (£473) | £1,783 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 148,913 KZT (£336) | £1,173 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 22,232 KZT (£50) | £157 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 137,367 KZT (£310) | £1,063 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 94,250 KZT (£213) | £735 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 11,878 KZT (£27) | £149 | - 82% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 3,805 KZT (£9) | £21 | - 58% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 114,717 KZT (£259) | £332 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 33,494 KZT (£76) | £82 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,983 KZT (£7) | £6 | + 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,423 KZT (£8) | £11 | - 30% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Kazakhstan is 10% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 18,432 KZT (£42) | £64 | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 13,604 KZT (£31) | £32 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 31,256 KZT (£71) | £69 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 34,212 KZT (£77) | £73 | + 6% | |
| Transportation | - 74% | |||
| Transportation in Kazakhstan is 74% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,026,510 KZT (£13,614) | £18,362 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 153 KZT (£0.35) | £1.20 | - 71% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 5,388 KZT (£12) | £101 | - 88% | |
| Personal Care | - 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Kazakhstan is 52% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,390 KZT (£5.40) | £3.28 | + 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,281 KZT (£7) | £8 | - 10% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 KZT (£11) | £70 | - 84% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,143 KZT (£2.58) | £3.23 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 628 KZT (£1.42) | £1.59 | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 879 KZT (£1.99) | £3.41 | - 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 487 KZT (£1.10) | £1.77 | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 416 KZT (£0.94) | £1.55 | - 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,389 KZT (£8) | £14 | - 44% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Kazakhstan is 35% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 11,571 KZT (£26) | £31 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,969 KZT (£7) | £20 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 11,519 KZT (£26) | £124 | - 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 19,142 KZT (£43) | £55 | - 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,880 KZT (£4.25) | £9 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 966 KZT (£2.18) | £2.96 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 916 KZT (£2.07) | £4.41 | - 53% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 213,539 KZT (£482) | £416 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 14 KZT (£0.03) | £0.19 | - 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 20,673 KZT (£47) | £45 | + 4% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 378 KZT (£0.85) | £10 | - 91% | |
| TOTAL | - 60% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.00226
GBP
/
KZT
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 17,845 prices entered by 2,803 different people.
Cost of living in Kazakhstan is 60% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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