Cost of living in Kazakhstan compared to Finland
Currency:
| Food | - 67% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kazakhstan is 67% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,511 KZT (€4.89) | €11 | - 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,759 KZT (€3.42) | €8 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 789 KZT (€1.54) | €5.84 | - 74% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 337 KZT (€0.66) | €1.26 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 468 KZT (€0.91) | €2.76 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 668 KZT (€1.30) | €3.57 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,369 KZT (€2.66) | €6 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 577 KZT (€1.12) | €2.49 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 184 KZT (€0.36) | €1.09 | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 284 KZT (€0.55) | €2.73 | - 80% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,643 KZT (€7) | €13 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 439 KZT (€0.85) | €2.93 | - 71% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 129 KZT (€0.25) | €1.96 | - 87% | |
| Housing | - 71% | |||
| Housing in Kazakhstan is 71% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 220,223 KZT (€428) | €1,776 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 143,216 KZT (€279) | €1,178 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 19,353 KZT (€38) | €62 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 161,969 KZT (€315) | €1,218 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 102,558 KZT (€200) | €874 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 14,496 KZT (€28) | €77 | - 63% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,346 KZT (€8) | €14 | - 39% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 110,533 KZT (€215) | €378 | - 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 37,871 KZT (€74) | €85 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,170 KZT (€6) | €7 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4,318 KZT (€8) | €36 | - 77% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Kazakhstan is 23% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 20,771 KZT (€40) | €86 | - 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 14,408 KZT (€28) | €27 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 34,499 KZT (€67) | €69 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 33,821 KZT (€66) | €112 | - 41% | |
| Transportation | - 69% | |||
| Transportation in Kazakhstan is 69% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,538,740 KZT (€12,721) | €27,743 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 169 KZT (€0.33) | €1.55 | - 79% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 5,932 KZT (€12) | €55 | - 79% | |
| Personal Care | - 73% | |||
| Personal Care in Kazakhstan is 73% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,395 KZT (€4.66) | €30 | - 84% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,766 KZT (€3.44) | €11 | - 68% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,232 KZT (€10) | €85 | - 88% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,230 KZT (€2.39) | €4.32 | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 940 KZT (€1.83) | €2.93 | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 942 KZT (€1.83) | €4.32 | - 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 360 KZT (€0.70) | €1.36 | - 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 625 KZT (€1.22) | €2.13 | - 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,470 KZT (€4.80) | €28 | - 83% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Kazakhstan is 45% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,173 KZT (€14) | €38 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,632 KZT (€5.12) | €26 | - 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 13,556 KZT (€26) | €87 | - 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 14,820 KZT (€29) | €67 | - 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,020 KZT (€3.93) | €12 | - 68% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 897 KZT (€1.74) | €4.74 | - 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 774 KZT (€1.51) | €6 | - 77% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 225,566 KZT (€439) | €471 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 63 KZT (€0.12) | €0.07 | + 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 22,674 KZT (€44) | €40 | + 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 498 KZT (€0.97) | €8 | - 88% | |
| TOTAL | - 65% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 08, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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EUR
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KZT
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,883 prices entered by 183 different people.
Cost of living in Kazakhstan is 65% cheaper than in Finland
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