Cost of living in Kazakhstan compared to France
Currency:
| Food | - 66% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kazakhstan is 66% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,511 KZT (€4.97) | €16 | - 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,759 KZT (€3.48) | €9 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 798 KZT (€1.58) | €5.96 | - 74% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 337 KZT (€0.67) | €1.13 | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 468 KZT (€0.93) | €4.05 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 668 KZT (€1.32) | €2.75 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,369 KZT (€2.71) | €6 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 577 KZT (€1.14) | €2.45 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 184 KZT (€0.36) | €1.67 | - 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 284 KZT (€0.56) | €1.97 | - 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,643 KZT (€7) | €7 | - 0% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 438 KZT (€0.87) | €2.09 | - 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 131 KZT (€0.26) | €1.14 | - 77% | |
| Housing | - 68% | |||
| Housing in Kazakhstan is 68% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 220,223 KZT (€436) | €1,812 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 143,216 KZT (€283) | €1,209 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 19,353 KZT (€38) | €174 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 161,969 KZT (€321) | €835 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 102,558 KZT (€203) | €611 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 14,496 KZT (€29) | €97 | - 70% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,346 KZT (€9) | €25 | - 65% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 110,533 KZT (€219) | €371 | - 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 37,871 KZT (€75) | €92 | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,170 KZT (€6) | €6 | + 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4,318 KZT (€9) | €13 | - 36% | |
| Clothes | - 35% | |||
| Clothes in Kazakhstan is 35% cheaper than in France | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 20,771 KZT (€41) | €88 | - 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 14,408 KZT (€29) | €37 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 34,499 KZT (€68) | €97 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 33,821 KZT (€67) | €114 | - 41% | |
| Transportation | - 68% | |||
| Transportation in Kazakhstan is 68% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,651,570 KZT (€13,166) | €25,302 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 169 KZT (€0.33) | €1.39 | - 76% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 5,932 KZT (€12) | €60 | - 80% | |
| Personal Care | - 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Kazakhstan is 57% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,395 KZT (€4.74) | €11 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,766 KZT (€3.50) | €8 | - 54% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,232 KZT (€10) | €25 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,230 KZT (€2.43) | €4.60 | - 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 940 KZT (€1.86) | €3.99 | - 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 942 KZT (€1.86) | €3.56 | - 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 360 KZT (€0.71) | €1.79 | - 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 625 KZT (€1.24) | €2.17 | - 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,470 KZT (€4.89) | €22 | - 78% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Kazakhstan is 52% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,173 KZT (€14) | €42 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,632 KZT (€5.21) | €21 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 13,556 KZT (€27) | €84 | - 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 14,820 KZT (€29) | €63 | - 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,020 KZT (€4.00) | €11 | - 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 897 KZT (€1.78) | €3.81 | - 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 774 KZT (€1.53) | €6 | - 76% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 225,566 KZT (€446) | €482 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 63 KZT (€0.12) | €0.33 | - 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 22,674 KZT (€45) | €41 | + 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 498 KZT (€0.99) | €10 | - 90% | |
| TOTAL | - 63% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,635 prices entered by 478 different people.
Cost of living in Kazakhstan is 63% cheaper than in France
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