Cost of living in Kazakhstan compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kazakhstan is 57% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,443 KZT (£4.22) | £10 | - 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,754 KZT (£3.03) | £5.88 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 815 KZT (£1.41) | £3.31 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 337 KZT (£0.58) | £0.86 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 463 KZT (£0.80) | £2.47 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 672 KZT (£1.16) | £2.08 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,369 KZT (£2.37) | £4.09 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 580 KZT (£1.00) | £1.93 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 184 KZT (£0.32) | £0.79 | - 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 288 KZT (£0.50) | £1.71 | - 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,643 KZT (£6) | £8 | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 437 KZT (£0.75) | £1.95 | - 61% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 132 KZT (£0.23) | £0.92 | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 73% | |||
| Housing in Kazakhstan is 73% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 224,420 KZT (£388) | £1,812 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 145,801 KZT (£252) | £1,093 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 19,353 KZT (£33) | £146 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 161,969 KZT (£280) | £1,120 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 102,558 KZT (£177) | £1,034 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 14,496 KZT (£25) | £96 | - 74% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,454 KZT (£8) | £22 | - 65% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 109,606 KZT (£189) | £322 | - 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 37,576 KZT (£65) | £73 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,170 KZT (£5.48) | £6 | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4,318 KZT (£7) | £12 | - 37% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in Kazakhstan is 32% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 20,771 KZT (£36) | £71 | - 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 14,545 KZT (£25) | £33 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 34,499 KZT (£60) | £78 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 33,821 KZT (£58) | £75 | - 22% | |
| Transportation | - 76% | |||
| Transportation in Kazakhstan is 76% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,651,570 KZT (£11,492) | £20,036 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 169 KZT (£0.29) | £1.20 | - 76% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 6,021 KZT (£10) | £87 | - 88% | |
| Personal Care | - 58% | |||
| Personal Care in Kazakhstan is 58% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,395 KZT (£4.14) | £3.27 | + 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,206 KZT (£3.81) | £9 | - 56% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,232 KZT (£9) | £81 | - 89% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,230 KZT (£2.12) | £3.59 | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 940 KZT (£1.62) | £1.58 | + 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 942 KZT (£1.63) | £3.36 | - 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 441 KZT (£0.76) | £1.87 | - 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 625 KZT (£1.08) | £1.52 | - 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,470 KZT (£4.27) | £14 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Kazakhstan is 53% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,189 KZT (£12) | £30 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,794 KZT (£4.83) | £18 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 13,556 KZT (£23) | £133 | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 14,820 KZT (£26) | £57 | - 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,072 KZT (£3.58) | £8 | - 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 897 KZT (£1.55) | £3.25 | - 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 799 KZT (£1.38) | £4.70 | - 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 225,566 KZT (£390) | £429 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 14 KZT (£0.02) | £0.14 | - 83% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 22,674 KZT (£39) | £34 | + 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 493 KZT (£0.85) | £12 | - 93% | |
| TOTAL | - 67% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kazakhstan is 67% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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