Cost of living in Kazakhstan compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kazakhstan is 60% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Kazakhstan | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,697 KZT (£4.60) | £12 | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,578 KZT (£2.69) | £5.72 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 649 KZT (£1.11) | £3.19 | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 345 KZT (£0.59) | £0.89 | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 545 KZT (£0.93) | £2.57 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 729 KZT (£1.24) | £1.93 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,282 KZT (£2.19) | £3.40 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 615 KZT (£1.05) | £1.89 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 208 KZT (£0.35) | £1.01 | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 261 KZT (£0.45) | £1.90 | - 77% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,991 KZT (£7) | £8 | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 479 KZT (£0.82) | £1.86 | - 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 132 KZT (£0.23) | £1.13 | - 80% | |
| Housing | - 63% | |||
| Housing in Kazakhstan is 63% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Kazakhstan | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 213,912 KZT (£365) | £1,685 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 189,179 KZT (£323) | £1,265 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 19,009 KZT (£32) | £145 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 164,172 KZT (£280) | £1,041 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 127,279 KZT (£217) | £756 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 75,453 KZT (£129) | £109 | + 18% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,948 KZT (£8) | £28 | - 69% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 158,518 KZT (£270) | £314 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 44,602 KZT (£76) | £80 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,700 KZT (£10) | £5.87 | + 66% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8,017 KZT (£14) | £12 | + 15% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Kazakhstan is 6% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Kazakhstan | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 26,981 KZT (£46) | £61 | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 22,604 KZT (£39) | £31 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 38,218 KZT (£65) | £68 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 39,785 KZT (£68) | £69 | - 2% | |
| Transportation | - 72% | |||
| Transportation in Kazakhstan is 72% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Kazakhstan | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,561,290 KZT (£11,196) | £21,045 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 180 KZT (£0.31) | £1.31 | - 77% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 6,384 KZT (£11) | £68 | - 84% | |
| Personal Care | - 64% | |||
| Personal Care in Kazakhstan is 64% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Kazakhstan | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,395 KZT (£4.09) | £3.18 | + 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,766 KZT (£3.01) | £9 | - 66% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,034 KZT (£9) | £87 | - 90% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,230 KZT (£2.10) | £2.81 | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 940 KZT (£1.60) | £1.54 | + 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 550 KZT (£0.94) | £3.44 | - 73% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 324 KZT (£0.55) | £1.74 | - 68% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 625 KZT (£1.07) | £1.45 | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,470 KZT (£4.21) | £16 | - 73% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Kazakhstan is 45% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Kazakhstan | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 9,123 KZT (£16) | £34 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,869 KZT (£4.90) | £19 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 13,556 KZT (£23) | £121 | - 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 16,378 KZT (£28) | £57 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,719 KZT (£4.64) | £10 | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,152 KZT (£1.97) | £2.98 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 611 KZT (£1.04) | £4.63 | - 77% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 384,308 KZT (£656) | £476 | + 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 31 KZT (£0.05) | £0.10 | - 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 14,156 KZT (£24) | £33 | - 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 571 KZT (£0.97) | £11 | - 91% | |
| TOTAL | - 60% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kazakhstan is 60% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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