Cost of living in Brasília, Brazil vs Taraz, Kazakhstan
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Food | - 11% | |||
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Food in Brasília (Brazil) is 11% cheaper than in Taraz (Kazakhstan) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 37 (2,759 KZT) | 4,667 KZT | - 41% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 27 (2,028 KZT) | 2,300 KZT | - 12% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 (526 KZT) | 438 KZT | + 20% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.89 (290 KZT) | 313 KZT | - 7% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 8 (616 KZT) | 296 KZT | + 108% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 5.72 (426 KZT) | 350 KZT | + 22% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 18 (1,306 KZT) | 600 KZT | + 118% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 8 (609 KZT) | 483 KZT | + 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 5.01 (374 KZT) | 583 KZT | - 36% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 5.23 (390 KZT) | 210 KZT | + 86% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 42 (3,115 KZT) | 4,850 KZT | - 36% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 (540 KZT) | 383 KZT | + 41% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.88 (289 KZT) | 300 KZT | - 4% | |
Housing | + 108% | |||
Housing in Brasília (Brazil) is 108% more expensive than in Taraz (Kazakhstan) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,426 (255,556 KZT) | 105,000 KZT | + 143% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,132 (159,020 KZT) | 100,000 KZT | + 59% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 254 (18,908 KZT) | 10,000 KZT | + 89% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,377 (177,261 KZT) | 80,000 KZT | + 122% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,519 (113,321 KZT) | 40,000 KZT | + 183% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 408 (30,450 KZT) | 6,000 KZT | + 407% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 76 (5,673 KZT) | 3,000 KZT | + 89% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,575 (117,484 KZT) | 40,000 KZT | + 194% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 475 (35,399 KZT) | 17,000 KZT | + 108% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 24 (1,817 KZT) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 19 (1,380 KZT) | 1,500 KZT | - 8% | |
Clothes | - 1% | |||
Clothes in Brasília (Brazil) is about the same as in Taraz (Kazakhstan) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 179 (13,364 KZT) | 17,000 KZT | - 21% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 181 (13,493 KZT) | 10,667 KZT | + 27% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 332 (24,798 KZT) | 22,000 KZT | + 13% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 245 (18,300 KZT) | 45,000 KZT | - 59% | |
Transportation | + 145% | |||
Transportation in Brasília (Brazil) is 145% more expensive than in Taraz (Kazakhstan) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 91,523 (6,826,230 KZT) | 1,000,000 KZT | + 583% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.55 (339 KZT) | 150 KZT | + 126% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 189 (14,086 KZT) | 6,000 KZT | + 135% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 38 (2,821 KZT) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 88% | |||
Personal Care in Brasília (Brazil) is 88% more expensive than in Taraz (Kazakhstan) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 22 (1,644 KZT) | 1,280 KZT | + 28% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 47 (3,535 KZT) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 247 (18,400 KZT) | 2,000 KZT | + 820% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 16 (1,175 KZT) | 320 KZT | + 267% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 (831 KZT) | 425 KZT | + 96% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 16 (1,186 KZT) | 780 KZT | + 52% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 6 (461 KZT) | 280 KZT | + 64% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.77 (281 KZT) | 530 KZT | - 47% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 37 (2,749 KZT) | 500 KZT | + 450% | |
Entertainment | + 23% | |||
Entertainment in Brasília (Brazil) is 23% more expensive than in Taraz (Kazakhstan) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 105 (7,868 KZT) | 4,000 KZT | + 97% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 56 (4,150 KZT) | 1,400 KZT | + 196% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 260 (19,397 KZT) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 185 (13,811 KZT) | 15,000 KZT | - 8% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 23 (1,725 KZT) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 13 (939 KZT) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 11 (793 KZT) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,918 (292,195 KZT) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 0.76 (57 KZT) | 9 KZT | + 528% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 126 (9,415 KZT) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (759 KZT) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 48% |

These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least 430,619 KZT (R$ 5,774) in Brasília to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 291,000 KZT in Taraz.
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