Cost of living in Kazakhstan compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kazakhstan is 59% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Kazakhstan | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,538 KZT ($5.68) | $19 | - 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,065 KZT ($7) | $10 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,002 KZT ($2.24) | $5.80 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 548 KZT ($1.23) | $1.08 | + 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 933 KZT ($2.09) | $4.96 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,226 KZT ($2.75) | $4.81 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,382 KZT ($5.33) | $7 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 582 KZT ($1.30) | $4.69 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 246 KZT ($0.55) | $2.52 | - 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 436 KZT ($0.98) | $3.12 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,548 KZT ($8) | $16 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 746 KZT ($1.67) | $2.74 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 262 KZT ($0.59) | $3.05 | - 81% | |
| Housing | - 66% | |||
| Housing in Kazakhstan is 66% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Kazakhstan | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 414,663 KZT ($929) | $2,847 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 230,177 KZT ($515) | $2,152 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 44,686 KZT ($100) | $221 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 322,506 KZT ($722) | $1,883 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 204,606 KZT ($458) | $1,437 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,941 KZT ($114) | $149 | - 23% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,904 KZT ($11) | $64 | - 83% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 211,570 KZT ($474) | $295 | + 61% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 44,475 KZT ($100) | $136 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,655 KZT ($17) | $14 | + 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,037 KZT ($4.56) | $31 | - 85% | |
| Clothes | + 41% | |||
| Clothes in Kazakhstan is 41% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Kazakhstan | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 31,410 KZT ($70) | $54 | + 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 32,523 KZT ($73) | $45 | + 63% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 40,246 KZT ($90) | $93 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 59,702 KZT ($134) | $121 | + 10% | |
| Transportation | - 70% | |||
| Transportation in Kazakhstan is 70% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Kazakhstan | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 7,396,840 KZT ($16,565) | $27,744 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 210 KZT ($0.47) | $1.05 | - 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 5,529 KZT ($12) | $79 | - 84% | |
| Personal Care | - 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Kazakhstan is 56% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Kazakhstan | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,984 KZT ($4.44) | $8 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,029 KZT ($11) | $21 | - 47% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,640 KZT ($13) | $139 | - 91% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,677 KZT ($5.99) | $8 | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,716 KZT ($3.84) | $4.83 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,885 KZT ($4.22) | $6 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,056 KZT ($2.37) | $4.78 | - 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 787 KZT ($1.76) | $2.24 | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,710 KZT ($8) | $28 | - 70% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Kazakhstan is 43% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Kazakhstan | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 8,105 KZT ($18) | $55 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,694 KZT ($6) | $28 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 29,530 KZT ($66) | $200 | - 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 22,870 KZT ($51) | $89 | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,345 KZT ($10) | $13 | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,453 KZT ($3.25) | $5.23 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 993 KZT ($2.22) | $6 | - 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 430,248 KZT ($964) | $567 | + 70% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 58 KZT ($0.13) | $0.20 | - 35% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 10,479 KZT ($23) | $54 | - 57% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 704 KZT ($1.58) | $10 | - 85% | |
| TOTAL | - 59% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 22,315 prices entered by 2,865 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kazakhstan is 59% cheaper than in United States
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