Cost of living in Munich, Germany vs Taraz, Kazakhstan
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Food | + 93% | |||
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Food in Munich (Germany) is 93% more expensive than in Taraz (Kazakhstan) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (5,875 KZT) | 4,667 KZT | + 26% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (4,033 KZT) | 2,300 KZT | + 75% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.52 (2,278 KZT) | 438 KZT | + 421% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.08 (545 KZT) | 313 KZT | + 74% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.52 (1,269 KZT) | 296 KZT | + 329% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.93 (1,478 KZT) | 350 KZT | + 322% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.50 (2,770 KZT) | 600 KZT | + 362% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.57 (1,293 KZT) | 483 KZT | + 167% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.58 (794 KZT) | 583 KZT | + 36% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.97 (489 KZT) | 210 KZT | + 133% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (4,080 KZT) | 4,850 KZT | - 16% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.71 (863 KZT) | 383 KZT | + 125% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.34 (674 KZT) | 300 KZT | + 125% | |
Housing | + 671% | |||
Housing in Munich (Germany) is 671% more expensive than in Taraz (Kazakhstan) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,197 (1,107,499 KZT) | 105,000 KZT | + 955% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,773 (893,497 KZT) | 100,000 KZT | + 793% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €207 (104,188 KZT) | 10,000 KZT | + 942% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,278 (643,960 KZT) | 80,000 KZT | + 705% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,050 (529,011 KZT) | 40,000 KZT | + 1223% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €111 (55,841 KZT) | 6,000 KZT | + 831% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €28 (13,899 KZT) | 3,000 KZT | + 363% | |
40” flat screen tv | €401 (202,021 KZT) | 40,000 KZT | + 405% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €68 (34,319 KZT) | 17,000 KZT | + 102% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.55 (2,292 KZT) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (7,856 KZT) | 1,500 KZT | + 424% | |
Clothes | + 97% | |||
Clothes in Munich (Germany) is 97% more expensive than in Taraz (Kazakhstan) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €81 (40,795 KZT) | 17,000 KZT | + 140% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €42 (21,134 KZT) | 10,667 KZT | + 98% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 (43,562 KZT) | 22,000 KZT | + 98% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €122 (61,565 KZT) | 45,000 KZT | + 37% | |
Transportation | + 376% | |||
Transportation in Munich (Germany) is 376% more expensive than in Taraz (Kazakhstan) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,769 (10,970,965 KZT) | 1,000,000 KZT | + 997% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.27 (640 KZT) | 150 KZT | + 327% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €64 (32,366 KZT) | 6,000 KZT | + 439% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €19 (9,537 KZT) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 184% | |||
Personal Care in Munich (Germany) is 184% more expensive than in Taraz (Kazakhstan) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (3,383 KZT) | 1,280 KZT | + 164% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €16 (8,228 KZT) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €53 (26,838 KZT) | 2,000 KZT | + 1242% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.32 (2,177 KZT) | 320 KZT | + 580% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €1.91 (962 KZT) | 425 KZT | + 126% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.60 (1,313 KZT) | 780 KZT | + 68% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.20 (605 KZT) | 280 KZT | + 116% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.13 (572 KZT) | 530 KZT | + 8% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €26 (12,926 KZT) | 500 KZT | + 2485% | |
Entertainment | + 81% | |||
Entertainment in Munich (Germany) is 81% more expensive than in Taraz (Kazakhstan) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 (18,741 KZT) | 4,000 KZT | + 369% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €22 (11,093 KZT) | 1,400 KZT | + 692% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €153 (77,069 KZT) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €70 (35,425 KZT) | 15,000 KZT | + 136% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (5,135 KZT) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.69 (1,858 KZT) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.10 (2,067 KZT) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €517 (260,612 KZT) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (75 KZT) | 9 KZT | + 736% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €66 (33,225 KZT) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (3,385 KZT) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 237% |

These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
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Cost of living in Munich (Germany) is 237% more expensive than in Taraz (Kazakhstan)
For example, you would need at least 1,030,531 KZT (€2,045) in Munich to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 306,000 KZT in Taraz.
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