- Cost of Living
- Kazakhstan
- United States
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kazakhstan compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 65% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kazakhstan is 65% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,096 KZT ($5.65) | $14 | - 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,604 KZT ($4.33) | $8 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 601 KZT ($1.62) | $4.54 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 314 KZT ($0.85) | $0.89 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 402 KZT ($1.08) | $3.17 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 370 KZT ($1.00) | $4.01 | - 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,327 KZT ($3.58) | $6 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 459 KZT ($1.24) | $3.34 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 146 KZT ($0.39) | $1.60 | - 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 249 KZT ($0.67) | $3.45 | - 81% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,570 KZT ($7) | $15 | - 53% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 364 KZT ($0.98) | $1.91 | - 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 117 KZT ($0.31) | $2.13 | - 85% | |
| Housing | - 70% | |||
| Housing in Kazakhstan is 70% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 220,036 KZT ($593) | $2,042 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 150,903 KZT ($407) | $1,581 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 21,479 KZT ($58) | $177 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 171,897 KZT ($464) | $1,585 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 102,799 KZT ($277) | $1,130 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 13,749 KZT ($37) | $122 | - 70% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 3,937 KZT ($11) | $48 | - 78% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 107,687 KZT ($290) | $334 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 34,087 KZT ($92) | $119 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,923 KZT ($8) | $11 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,937 KZT ($8) | $22 | - 65% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Kazakhstan is 5% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 20,466 KZT ($55) | $47 | + 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 15,159 KZT ($41) | $45 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 33,865 KZT ($91) | $85 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 31,879 KZT ($86) | $114 | - 25% | |
| Transportation | - 63% | |||
| Transportation in Kazakhstan is 63% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,037,800 KZT ($16,281) | $22,353 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 168 KZT ($0.45) | $0.77 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 6,321 KZT ($17) | $85 | - 80% | |
| 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) | 2,324 KZT ($6) | $7 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,906 KZT ($11) | $18 | - 43% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 KZT ($13) | $111 | - 88% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,315 KZT ($3.55) | $7 | - 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,000 KZT ($2.70) | $3.50 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 949 KZT ($2.56) | $5.12 | - 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 460 KZT ($1.24) | $3.49 | - 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 515 KZT ($1.39) | $1.85 | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,165 KZT ($11) | $20 | - 45% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Kazakhstan is 45% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 9,839 KZT ($27) | $45 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,404 KZT ($9) | $25 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 15,868 KZT ($43) | $173 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 17,369 KZT ($47) | $79 | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,877 KZT ($5.06) | $12 | - 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,100 KZT ($2.96) | $4.87 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 849 KZT ($2.29) | $5.88 | - 61% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 202,193 KZT ($545) | $425 | + 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 KZT ($0.07) | $0.34 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 19,018 KZT ($51) | $54 | - 4% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 423 KZT ($1.14) | $8 | - 86% | |
| TOTAL | - 61% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.00270
USD
/
KZT
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Cost of living in Kazakhstan is 61% cheaper than in United States
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