Cost of living in Kazakhstan compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 63% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kazakhstan is 63% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,644 KZT ($6) | $15 | - 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,759 KZT ($4.12) | $8 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 789 KZT ($1.85) | $4.27 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 337 KZT ($0.79) | $0.88 | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 468 KZT ($1.10) | $2.88 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 668 KZT ($1.56) | $4.18 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,369 KZT ($3.21) | $6 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 577 KZT ($1.35) | $3.44 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 184 KZT ($0.43) | $1.76 | - 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 284 KZT ($0.67) | $3.11 | - 79% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,643 KZT ($9) | $14 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 439 KZT ($1.03) | $1.99 | - 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 129 KZT ($0.30) | $2.18 | - 86% | |
| Housing | - 74% | |||
| Housing in Kazakhstan is 74% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 220,223 KZT ($516) | $2,189 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 143,216 KZT ($335) | $1,581 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 19,353 KZT ($45) | $179 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 161,969 KZT ($379) | $1,543 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 102,558 KZT ($240) | $1,142 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 14,496 KZT ($34) | $113 | - 70% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,346 KZT ($10) | $52 | - 81% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 110,533 KZT ($259) | $272 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 37,871 KZT ($89) | $127 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,170 KZT ($7) | $11 | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4,318 KZT ($10) | $22 | - 54% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Kazakhstan is 15% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 20,771 KZT ($49) | $47 | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 14,408 KZT ($34) | $42 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 34,499 KZT ($81) | $86 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 33,821 KZT ($79) | $107 | - 26% | |
| Transportation | - 64% | |||
| Transportation in Kazakhstan is 64% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,538,740 KZT ($15,317) | $23,518 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 169 KZT ($0.40) | $0.66 | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 5,932 KZT ($14) | $74 | - 81% | |
| Personal Care | - 68% | |||
| Personal Care in Kazakhstan is 68% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,395 KZT ($5.61) | $7 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,766 KZT ($4.14) | $16 | - 75% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,232 KZT ($12) | $111 | - 89% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,230 KZT ($2.88) | $7 | - 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 940 KZT ($2.20) | $3.45 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 942 KZT ($2.21) | $4.86 | - 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 360 KZT ($0.84) | $3.66 | - 77% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 625 KZT ($1.46) | $1.81 | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,470 KZT ($5.79) | $22 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Kazakhstan is 46% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,173 KZT ($17) | $47 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,632 KZT ($6) | $25 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 13,556 KZT ($32) | $197 | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 14,820 KZT ($35) | $78 | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,020 KZT ($4.73) | $12 | - 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 897 KZT ($2.10) | $4.94 | - 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 774 KZT ($1.81) | $5.65 | - 68% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 224,872 KZT ($527) | $427 | + 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 63 KZT ($0.15) | $0.25 | - 40% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 22,674 KZT ($53) | $49 | + 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 498 KZT ($1.17) | $8 | - 86% | |
| TOTAL | - 63% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 08, 2021.
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Cost of living in Kazakhstan is 63% cheaper than in United States
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