Cost of living in Doha, Qatar vs Taraz, Kazakhstan
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Food | + 122% | |||
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Food in Doha (Qatar) is 122% more expensive than in Taraz (Kazakhstan) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 65 ﷼ (7,451 KZT) | 4,667 KZT | + 60% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25 ﷼ (2,829 KZT) | 2,300 KZT | + 23% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 21 ﷼ (2,387 KZT) | 438 KZT | + 446% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 ﷼ (857 KZT) | 313 KZT | + 173% | |
12 eggs, large | 12 ﷼ (1,400 KZT) | 296 KZT | + 373% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.72 ﷼ (539 KZT) | 350 KZT | + 54% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 24 ﷼ (2,695 KZT) | 600 KZT | + 349% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 ﷼ (753 KZT) | 483 KZT | + 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.50 ﷼ (513 KZT) | 583 KZT | - 12% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 18 ﷼ (2,002 KZT) | 210 KZT | + 853% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 150 ﷼ (17,072 KZT) | 4,850 KZT | + 252% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 4.71 ﷼ (538 KZT) | 383 KZT | + 40% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.29 ﷼ (490 KZT) | 300 KZT | + 63% | |
Housing | + 675% | |||
Housing in Doha (Qatar) is 675% more expensive than in Taraz (Kazakhstan) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 9,862 ﷼ (1,125,417 KZT) | 105,000 KZT | + 972% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,764 ﷼ (771,857 KZT) | 100,000 KZT | + 672% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 533 ﷼ (60,872 KZT) | 10,000 KZT | + 509% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,241 ﷼ (712,215 KZT) | 80,000 KZT | + 790% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,789 ﷼ (432,350 KZT) | 40,000 KZT | + 981% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 294 ﷼ (33,561 KZT) | 6,000 KZT | + 459% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 251 ﷼ (28,619 KZT) | 3,000 KZT | + 854% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,308 ﷼ (149,299 KZT) | 40,000 KZT | + 273% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 340 ﷼ (38,823 KZT) | 17,000 KZT | + 128% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 38 ﷼ (4,357 KZT) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 34 ﷼ (3,922 KZT) | 1,500 KZT | + 161% | |
Clothes | + 77% | |||
Clothes in Doha (Qatar) is 77% more expensive than in Taraz (Kazakhstan) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 234 ﷼ (26,735 KZT) | 17,000 KZT | + 57% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 195 ﷼ (22,292 KZT) | 10,667 KZT | + 109% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 336 ﷼ (38,357 KZT) | 22,000 KZT | + 74% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 443 ﷼ (50,549 KZT) | 45,000 KZT | + 12% | |
Transportation | + 283% | |||
Transportation in Doha (Qatar) is 283% more expensive than in Taraz (Kazakhstan) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 79,475 ﷼ (9,069,436 KZT) | 1,000,000 KZT | + 807% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.35 ﷼ (154 KZT) | 150 KZT | + 2% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 262 ﷼ (29,924 KZT) | 6,000 KZT | + 399% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 32 ﷼ (3,671 KZT) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 267% | |||
Personal Care in Doha (Qatar) is 267% more expensive than in Taraz (Kazakhstan) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 20 ﷼ (2,269 KZT) | 1,280 KZT | + 77% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 82 ﷼ (9,374 KZT) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 176 ﷼ (20,125 KZT) | 2,000 KZT | + 906% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 23 ﷼ (2,588 KZT) | 320 KZT | + 709% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 26 ﷼ (3,004 KZT) | 425 KZT | + 607% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 20 ﷼ (2,240 KZT) | 780 KZT | + 187% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 12 ﷼ (1,318 KZT) | 280 KZT | + 371% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 12 ﷼ (1,374 KZT) | 530 KZT | + 159% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 53 ﷼ (6,084 KZT) | 500 KZT | + 1117% | |
Entertainment | + 95% | |||
Entertainment in Doha (Qatar) is 95% more expensive than in Taraz (Kazakhstan) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 207 ﷼ (23,642 KZT) | 4,000 KZT | + 491% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 77 ﷼ (8,772 KZT) | 1,400 KZT | + 527% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 321 ﷼ (36,639 KZT) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 367 ﷼ (41,929 KZT) | 15,000 KZT | + 180% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 74 ﷼ (8,394 KZT) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 24 ﷼ (2,737 KZT) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 49 ﷼ (5,565 KZT) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,952 ﷼ (222,756 KZT) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.76 ﷼ (86 KZT) | 9 KZT | + 859% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 676 ﷼ (77,143 KZT) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 15 ﷼ (1,719 KZT) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 236% |

These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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For example, you would need at least 1,152,311 KZT (10,098 ﷼) in Doha to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 343,000 KZT in Taraz.
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