- Cost of Living
- Kazakhstan
- United Kingdom
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kazakhstan compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kazakhstan is 58% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,076 KZT (£4.45) | £11 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,600 KZT (£3.43) | £5.61 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 580 KZT (£1.24) | £3.65 | - 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 318 KZT (£0.68) | £0.87 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 391 KZT (£0.84) | £2.70 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 358 KZT (£0.77) | £1.94 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,236 KZT (£2.65) | £4.50 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 447 KZT (£0.96) | £1.98 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 152 KZT (£0.33) | £0.86 | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 244 KZT (£0.52) | £1.81 | - 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,716 KZT (£5.82) | £9 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 367 KZT (£0.79) | £1.82 | - 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 113 KZT (£0.24) | £0.92 | - 74% | |
| Housing | - 69% | |||
| Housing in Kazakhstan is 69% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 211,574 KZT (£454) | £1,839 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 152,112 KZT (£326) | £1,197 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 21,922 KZT (£47) | £151 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 155,322 KZT (£333) | £1,117 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 100,980 KZT (£216) | £771 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 13,876 KZT (£30) | £153 | - 81% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 3,867 KZT (£8) | £21 | - 61% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 107,687 KZT (£231) | £335 | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 34,087 KZT (£73) | £84 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,923 KZT (£6) | £6 | - 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,129 KZT (£7) | £11 | - 39% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Kazakhstan is 7% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 20,466 KZT (£44) | £64 | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 15,085 KZT (£32) | £32 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 33,865 KZT (£73) | £70 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 31,879 KZT (£68) | £71 | - 4% | |
| 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 (£12,943) | £18,212 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 169 KZT (£0.36) | £1.23 | - 71% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 6,091 KZT (£13) | £95 | - 86% | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Kazakhstan is 44% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,324 KZT (£4.98) | £3.22 | + 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,265 KZT (£9) | £8 | + 11% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 KZT (£11) | £71 | - 85% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,467 KZT (£3.14) | £3.42 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,000 KZT (£2.14) | £1.52 | + 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 975 KZT (£2.09) | £3.24 | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 460 KZT (£0.99) | £1.76 | - 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 515 KZT (£1.10) | £1.52 | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,335 KZT (£9) | £13 | - 26% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Kazakhstan is 41% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,835 KZT (£23) | £31 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,283 KZT (£7) | £21 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 9,333 KZT (£20) | £115 | - 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 17,071 KZT (£37) | £56 | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,901 KZT (£4.07) | £9 | - 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,032 KZT (£2.21) | £2.95 | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 868 KZT (£1.86) | £4.35 | - 57% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 209,267 KZT (£449) | £402 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 11 KZT (£0.02) | £0.15 | - 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 19,984 KZT (£43) | £43 | - 1% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 418 KZT (£0.90) | £10 | - 91% | |
| TOTAL | - 61% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kazakhstan is 61% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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