Cost of living in Kazakhstan compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kazakhstan is 60% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,383 KZT ($5.93) | $15 | - 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,695 KZT ($4.22) | $8 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 773 KZT ($1.92) | $4.33 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 322 KZT ($0.80) | $0.88 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 444 KZT ($1.10) | $2.97 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 749 KZT ($1.86) | $4.01 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,275 KZT ($3.17) | $6 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 574 KZT ($1.43) | $3.36 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 186 KZT ($0.46) | $1.77 | - 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 305 KZT ($0.76) | $3.15 | - 76% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,705 KZT ($9) | $14 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 430 KZT ($1.07) | $1.94 | - 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 122 KZT ($0.30) | $2.04 | - 85% | |
| Housing | - 72% | |||
| Housing in Kazakhstan is 72% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 234,322 KZT ($583) | $2,269 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 145,502 KZT ($362) | $1,629 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 19,055 KZT ($47) | $177 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 171,653 KZT ($427) | $1,625 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 111,964 KZT ($279) | $1,155 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,270 KZT ($38) | $109 | - 65% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,980 KZT ($10) | $47 | - 79% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 110,255 KZT ($274) | $298 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 35,115 KZT ($87) | $118 | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,605 KZT ($9) | $11 | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,336 KZT ($8) | $22 | - 62% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Kazakhstan is 20% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 19,613 KZT ($49) | $49 | + 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 13,219 KZT ($33) | $45 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 32,134 KZT ($80) | $86 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 31,658 KZT ($79) | $112 | - 30% | |
| Transportation | - 65% | |||
| Transportation in Kazakhstan is 65% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,481,360 KZT ($16,130) | $22,992 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 167 KZT ($0.42) | $0.75 | - 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 5,479 KZT ($14) | $81 | - 83% | |
| Personal Care | - 61% | |||
| Personal Care in Kazakhstan is 61% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,577 KZT ($6) | $7 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,927 KZT ($7) | $20 | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,916 KZT ($12) | $110 | - 89% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,333 KZT ($3.32) | $7 | - 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 967 KZT ($2.41) | $3.55 | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,031 KZT ($2.57) | $5.08 | - 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 475 KZT ($1.18) | $3.57 | - 67% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 687 KZT ($1.71) | $1.83 | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,794 KZT ($7) | $21 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Kazakhstan is 43% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,510 KZT ($16) | $45 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,938 KZT ($7) | $24 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 37,296 KZT ($93) | $223 | - 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 13,754 KZT ($34) | $74 | - 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,946 KZT ($4.84) | $12 | - 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 827 KZT ($2.06) | $4.82 | - 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 714 KZT ($1.78) | $5.81 | - 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 225,298 KZT ($561) | $395 | + 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 35 KZT ($0.09) | $0.19 | - 53% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 23,244 KZT ($58) | $52 | + 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 470 KZT ($1.17) | $8 | - 86% | |
| TOTAL | - 62% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kazakhstan is 62% cheaper than in United States
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