- 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 | 2,245 KZT (£4.95) | £11 | - 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,621 KZT (£3.58) | £5.62 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 632 KZT (£1.39) | £3.67 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 325 KZT (£0.72) | £0.86 | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 402 KZT (£0.89) | £2.69 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 427 KZT (£0.94) | £1.94 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,450 KZT (£3.20) | £4.49 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 470 KZT (£1.04) | £1.98 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 157 KZT (£0.35) | £0.85 | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 223 KZT (£0.49) | £1.78 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,097 KZT (£7) | £9 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 388 KZT (£0.86) | £1.80 | - 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 113 KZT (£0.25) | £0.89 | - 72% | |
| Housing | - 66% | |||
| Housing in Kazakhstan is 66% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 225,839 KZT (£498) | £1,805 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 155,667 KZT (£343) | £1,197 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 21,456 KZT (£47) | £157 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 157,273 KZT (£347) | £1,084 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 103,541 KZT (£228) | £749 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 13,033 KZT (£29) | £150 | - 81% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 3,855 KZT (£9) | £21 | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 125,740 KZT (£277) | £333 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 35,622 KZT (£79) | £83 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,850 KZT (£8) | £6 | + 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,537 KZT (£8) | £11 | - 29% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Kazakhstan is 1% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 22,094 KZT (£49) | £65 | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 15,714 KZT (£35) | £32 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 35,666 KZT (£79) | £69 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 35,040 KZT (£77) | £74 | + 4% | |
| 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 | 6,213,410 KZT (£13,709) | £18,350 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 163 KZT (£0.36) | £1.21 | - 70% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 5,411 KZT (£12) | £98 | - 88% | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Kazakhstan is 45% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,245 KZT (£4.95) | £3.25 | + 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,600 KZT (£8) | £8 | - 4% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 KZT (£11) | £70 | - 84% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,143 KZT (£2.52) | £3.28 | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 930 KZT (£2.05) | £1.60 | + 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 990 KZT (£2.18) | £3.22 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 430 KZT (£0.95) | £1.76 | - 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 626 KZT (£1.38) | £1.53 | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,084 KZT (£9) | £13 | - 32% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Kazakhstan is 36% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,974 KZT (£24) | £31 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,513 KZT (£8) | £21 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 11,519 KZT (£25) | £121 | - 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 17,635 KZT (£39) | £55 | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,077 KZT (£4.58) | £9 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,027 KZT (£2.27) | £2.96 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 915 KZT (£2.02) | £4.38 | - 54% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 235,717 KZT (£520) | £409 | + 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 13 KZT (£0.03) | £0.14 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 21,524 KZT (£47) | £45 | + 6% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 397 KZT (£0.88) | £10 | - 91% | |
| TOTAL | - 59% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.00221
GBP
/
KZT
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 17,762 prices entered by 2,742 different people.
Cost of living in Kazakhstan is 59% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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