Cost of living in Kazakhstan compared to United States
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| Food | - 68% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kazakhstan is 68% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Kazakhstan | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,595 KZT ($6) | $17 | - 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,978 KZT ($4.58) | $9 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 762 KZT ($1.77) | $5.08 | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 343 KZT ($0.79) | $0.99 | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 554 KZT ($1.28) | $3.31 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 747 KZT ($1.73) | $4.41 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,316 KZT ($3.05) | $7 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 516 KZT ($1.20) | $3.92 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 202 KZT ($0.47) | $1.95 | - 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 273 KZT ($0.63) | $3.35 | - 81% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,887 KZT ($4.37) | $16 | - 72% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 523 KZT ($1.21) | $2.25 | - 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 128 KZT ($0.30) | $2.49 | - 88% | |
| Housing | - 69% | |||
| Housing in Kazakhstan is 69% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Kazakhstan | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 302,208 KZT ($700) | $2,528 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 242,969 KZT ($563) | $1,959 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 31,312 KZT ($73) | $202 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 179,091 KZT ($415) | $1,772 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 136,130 KZT ($315) | $1,345 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 56,926 KZT ($132) | $138 | - 4% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,959 KZT ($9) | $57 | - 84% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 153,431 KZT ($355) | $302 | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 55,589 KZT ($129) | $136 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,922 KZT ($9) | $12 | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4,824 KZT ($11) | $26 | - 57% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Kazakhstan is 27% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Kazakhstan | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 15,693 KZT ($36) | $51 | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 16,027 KZT ($37) | $47 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 23,361 KZT ($54) | $92 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 32,005 KZT ($74) | $119 | - 38% | |
| Transportation | - 59% | |||
| Transportation in Kazakhstan is 59% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Kazakhstan | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 9,335,900 KZT ($21,624) | $25,234 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 182 KZT ($0.42) | $1.05 | - 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 7,662 KZT ($18) | $76 | - 77% | |
| Personal Care | - 78% | |||
| Personal Care in Kazakhstan is 78% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Kazakhstan | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 653 KZT ($1.51) | $7 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,596 KZT ($3.70) | $19 | - 81% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,969 KZT ($12) | $125 | - 91% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,200 KZT ($5.10) | $7 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 650 KZT ($1.51) | $4.16 | - 64% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 813 KZT ($1.88) | $5.52 | - 66% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 421 KZT ($0.97) | $4.19 | - 77% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 260 KZT ($0.60) | $2.05 | - 71% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,532 KZT ($5.86) | $25 | - 77% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Kazakhstan is 50% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Kazakhstan | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 8,645 KZT ($20) | $49 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,749 KZT ($6) | $26 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 14,000 KZT ($32) | $192 | - 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 16,350 KZT ($38) | $83 | - 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,999 KZT ($4.63) | $13 | - 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,104 KZT ($2.56) | $5.17 | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 961 KZT ($2.22) | $6 | - 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 322,404 KZT ($747) | $495 | + 51% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 12 KZT ($0.03) | $0.17 | - 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 13,543 KZT ($31) | $54 | - 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 588 KZT ($1.36) | $9 | - 85% | |
| TOTAL | - 63% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 15, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kazakhstan is 63% cheaper than in United States
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