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 | 2,240 KZT (£4.53) | £11 | - 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,582 KZT (£3.20) | £5.80 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 761 KZT (£1.54) | £3.31 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 319 KZT (£0.65) | £0.86 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 447 KZT (£0.90) | £2.32 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 743 KZT (£1.50) | £1.93 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,428 KZT (£2.89) | £3.85 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 445 KZT (£0.90) | £1.82 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 152 KZT (£0.31) | £0.97 | - 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 301 KZT (£0.61) | £1.77 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,732 KZT (£5.52) | £8 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 393 KZT (£0.79) | £1.93 | - 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 146 KZT (£0.30) | £0.96 | - 69% | |
| Housing | - 68% | |||
| Housing in Kazakhstan is 68% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 250,558 KZT (£507) | £1,790 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 144,122 KZT (£291) | £1,347 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 22,937 KZT (£46) | £132 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 177,209 KZT (£358) | £1,028 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 101,996 KZT (£206) | £887 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 10,000 KZT (£20) | £109 | - 81% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,621 KZT (£9) | £23 | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 114,898 KZT (£232) | £315 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 33,540 KZT (£68) | £85 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,938 KZT (£8) | £7 | + 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,087 KZT (£6) | £12 | - 46% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Kazakhstan is 15% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 21,850 KZT (£44) | £68 | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 13,410 KZT (£27) | £30 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 37,362 KZT (£76) | £69 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 33,502 KZT (£68) | £71 | - 5% | |
| Transportation | - 73% | |||
| Transportation in Kazakhstan is 73% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,902,750 KZT (£11,936) | £20,092 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 167 KZT (£0.34) | £1.27 | - 73% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 5,583 KZT (£11) | £81 | - 86% | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Kazakhstan is 30% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,000 KZT (£6) | £3.67 | + 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,067 KZT (£8) | £9 | - 5% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,472 KZT (£11) | £83 | - 87% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,275 KZT (£2.58) | £3.03 | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,418 KZT (£2.87) | £1.41 | + 104% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,022 KZT (£2.07) | £3.37 | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 576 KZT (£1.17) | £1.72 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 718 KZT (£1.45) | £1.43 | + 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,221 KZT (£9) | £12 | - 30% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Kazakhstan is 28% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 8,344 KZT (£17) | £30 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,000 KZT (£6) | £20 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 35,000 KZT (£71) | £106 | - 33% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,531 KZT (£31) | £54 | - 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,280 KZT (£4.61) | £9 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 901 KZT (£1.82) | £2.94 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 803 KZT (£1.62) | £4.40 | - 63% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 229,990 KZT (£465) | £388 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20 KZT (£0.04) | £0.11 | - 64% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 34,874 KZT (£71) | £33 | + 112% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 431 KZT (£0.87) | £11 | - 92% | |
| TOTAL | - 58% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kazakhstan is 58% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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