- Cost of Living
- Kazakhstan
- United Kingdom
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kazakhstan compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kazakhstan is 59% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,981 KZT (£4.13) | £11 | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,604 KZT (£3.35) | £5.59 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 601 KZT (£1.25) | £3.62 | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 312 KZT (£0.65) | £0.87 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 402 KZT (£0.84) | £2.67 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 370 KZT (£0.77) | £1.92 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,327 KZT (£2.77) | £4.53 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 442 KZT (£0.92) | £1.97 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 146 KZT (£0.30) | £0.84 | - 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 249 KZT (£0.52) | £1.76 | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,570 KZT (£5.36) | £9 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 364 KZT (£0.76) | £1.82 | - 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 117 KZT (£0.24) | £0.92 | - 74% | |
| Housing | - 70% | |||
| Housing in Kazakhstan is 70% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 220,036 KZT (£459) | £1,859 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 150,903 KZT (£315) | £1,203 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 21,479 KZT (£45) | £159 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 166,505 KZT (£348) | £1,151 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 101,522 KZT (£212) | £789 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 13,749 KZT (£29) | £145 | - 80% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 3,937 KZT (£8) | £22 | - 62% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 107,687 KZT (£225) | £337 | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 34,087 KZT (£71) | £85 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,923 KZT (£6) | £6 | - 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,937 KZT (£6) | £11 | - 44% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Kazakhstan is 10% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 20,466 KZT (£43) | £63 | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 15,159 KZT (£32) | £32 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 33,865 KZT (£71) | £70 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 31,879 KZT (£67) | £72 | - 8% | |
| 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 | 6,037,800 KZT (£12,603) | £18,384 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 169 KZT (£0.35) | £1.25 | - 72% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 6,308 KZT (£13) | £94 | - 86% | |
| Personal Care | - 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Kazakhstan is 48% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,324 KZT (£4.85) | £3.38 | + 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,906 KZT (£8) | £8 | - 0% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 KZT (£10) | £74 | - 86% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,315 KZT (£2.74) | £3.48 | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,000 KZT (£2.09) | £1.52 | + 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 949 KZT (£1.98) | £3.22 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 460 KZT (£0.96) | £1.80 | - 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 515 KZT (£1.08) | £1.54 | - 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,165 KZT (£9) | £13 | - 31% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Kazakhstan is 41% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 9,839 KZT (£21) | £31 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,404 KZT (£7) | £21 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,371 KZT (£22) | £115 | - 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 17,369 KZT (£36) | £54 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,877 KZT (£3.92) | £9 | - 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,100 KZT (£2.30) | £2.97 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 849 KZT (£1.77) | £4.36 | - 59% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 202,193 KZT (£422) | £401 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 KZT (£0.05) | £0.15 | - 64% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 19,018 KZT (£40) | £43 | - 7% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 423 KZT (£0.88) | £10 | - 91% | |
| TOTAL | - 62% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.00209
GBP
/
KZT
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 17,618 prices entered by 2,614 different people.
Cost of living in Kazakhstan is 62% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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