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Cost of living in Kazakhstan compared to United States
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| Food | - 64% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kazakhstan is 64% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,121 KZT ($5.59) | $14 | - 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,606 KZT ($4.23) | $8 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 676 KZT ($1.78) | $4.42 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 318 KZT ($0.84) | $0.87 | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 424 KZT ($1.12) | $3.19 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 495 KZT ($1.30) | $3.95 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,255 KZT ($3.31) | $6 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 442 KZT ($1.16) | $3.35 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 141 KZT ($0.37) | $1.59 | - 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 305 KZT ($0.80) | $3.62 | - 78% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,542 KZT ($7) | $15 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 355 KZT ($0.93) | $1.92 | - 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 131 KZT ($0.34) | $2.15 | - 84% | |
| Housing | - 72% | |||
| Housing in Kazakhstan is 72% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 219,560 KZT ($578) | $2,046 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 138,142 KZT ($364) | $1,541 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 20,869 KZT ($55) | $178 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 172,226 KZT ($454) | $1,511 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 95,153 KZT ($251) | $1,089 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 12,270 KZT ($32) | $117 | - 72% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 4,190 KZT ($11) | $48 | - 77% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 133,212 KZT ($351) | $322 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 29,440 KZT ($78) | $120 | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,697 KZT ($7) | $11 | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,274 KZT ($5.99) | $22 | - 73% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Kazakhstan is 8% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 17,475 KZT ($46) | $47 | - 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 14,988 KZT ($39) | $44 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 33,265 KZT ($88) | $86 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 36,319 KZT ($96) | $113 | - 15% | |
| Transportation | - 62% | |||
| Transportation in Kazakhstan is 62% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,913,570 KZT ($18,212) | $22,229 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 171 KZT ($0.45) | $0.78 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 6,122 KZT ($16) | $85 | - 81% | |
| Personal Care | - 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Kazakhstan is 59% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,929 KZT ($5.08) | $7 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,252 KZT ($11) | $18 | - 39% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 KZT ($13) | $110 | - 88% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,315 KZT ($3.46) | $7 | - 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,000 KZT ($2.63) | $3.42 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 868 KZT ($2.29) | $5.06 | - 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 469 KZT ($1.24) | $3.47 | - 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 547 KZT ($1.44) | $1.83 | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,758 KZT ($10) | $20 | - 51% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Kazakhstan is 46% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 8,895 KZT ($23) | $45 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,852 KZT ($8) | $25 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 15,868 KZT ($42) | $171 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 14,623 KZT ($39) | $78 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,943 KZT ($5.12) | $12 | - 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 989 KZT ($2.61) | $4.91 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 803 KZT ($2.12) | $5.91 | - 64% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 202,193 KZT ($533) | $419 | + 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 23 KZT ($0.06) | $0.25 | - 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 18,543 KZT ($49) | $50 | - 2% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 425 KZT ($1.12) | $8 | - 86% | |
| TOTAL | - 61% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kazakhstan is 61% cheaper than in United States
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