- Cost of Living
- Kazakhstan
- United Kingdom
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kazakhstan compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kazakhstan is 60% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,009 KZT (£4.10) | £11 | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,614 KZT (£3.29) | £5.65 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 600 KZT (£1.22) | £3.80 | - 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 312 KZT (£0.64) | £0.87 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 407 KZT (£0.83) | £2.65 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 401 KZT (£0.82) | £1.98 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,323 KZT (£2.70) | £4.71 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 443 KZT (£0.90) | £2.00 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 142 KZT (£0.29) | £0.82 | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 264 KZT (£0.54) | £1.79 | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,724 KZT (£5.56) | £9 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 379 KZT (£0.77) | £1.85 | - 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 115 KZT (£0.23) | £0.94 | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 72% | |||
| Housing in Kazakhstan is 72% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 217,527 KZT (£444) | £1,944 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 149,044 KZT (£304) | £1,246 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 21,667 KZT (£44) | £160 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 158,793 KZT (£324) | £1,255 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 99,778 KZT (£204) | £849 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 14,148 KZT (£29) | £121 | - 76% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 3,832 KZT (£8) | £22 | - 65% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 133,212 KZT (£272) | £341 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 33,862 KZT (£69) | £86 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,697 KZT (£5.51) | £7 | - 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,306 KZT (£4.71) | £11 | - 57% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Kazakhstan is 13% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 22,021 KZT (£45) | £66 | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 15,040 KZT (£31) | £32 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 34,428 KZT (£70) | £73 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 31,121 KZT (£64) | £76 | - 16% | |
| Transportation | - 75% | |||
| Transportation in Kazakhstan is 75% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,194,470 KZT (£12,645) | £18,846 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 167 KZT (£0.34) | £1.27 | - 73% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 6,149 KZT (£13) | £98 | - 87% | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Kazakhstan is 43% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,694 KZT (£5.50) | £3.40 | + 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,117 KZT (£8) | £8 | - 1% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 KZT (£10) | £77 | - 87% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,315 KZT (£2.68) | £3.56 | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,000 KZT (£2.04) | £1.52 | + 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 921 KZT (£1.88) | £3.26 | - 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 501 KZT (£1.02) | £1.81 | - 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 558 KZT (£1.14) | £1.54 | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,165 KZT (£9) | £13 | - 32% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Kazakhstan is 17% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 8,657 KZT (£18) | £31 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,468 KZT (£7) | £21 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 15,868 KZT (£32) | £107 | - 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 16,024 KZT (£33) | £57 | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,877 KZT (£3.83) | £9 | - 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,120 KZT (£2.29) | £3.03 | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 849 KZT (£1.73) | £4.48 | - 61% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 202,193 KZT (£413) | £400 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 460 KZT (£0.94) | £0.16 | + 481% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 16,852 KZT (£34) | £44 | - 22% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 423 KZT (£0.86) | £11 | - 92% | |
| TOTAL | - 56% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2019.
Exchange rate:
0.00204
GBP
/
KZT
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 16,198 prices entered by 2,433 different people.
Cost of living in Kazakhstan is 56% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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