Cost of living in Kazakhstan compared to Georgia
Currency:
| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kazakhstan is about the same as in Georgia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,511 KZT (20 Lari) | 20 Lari | - 0% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,759 KZT (14 Lari) | 14 Lari | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 798 KZT (6 Lari) | 5.66 Lari | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 337 KZT (2.68 Lari) | 3.46 Lari | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 468 KZT (3.72 Lari) | 3.74 Lari | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 668 KZT (5.31 Lari) | 4.02 Lari | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,369 KZT (11 Lari) | 11 Lari | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 577 KZT (4.58 Lari) | 1.50 Lari | + 205% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 184 KZT (1.46 Lari) | 1.90 Lari | - 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 284 KZT (2.26 Lari) | 2.75 Lari | - 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,643 KZT (29 Lari) | 32 Lari | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 438 KZT (3.48 Lari) | 3.76 Lari | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 131 KZT (1.04 Lari) | 0.88 Lari | + 19% | |
| Housing | - 10% | |||
| Housing in Kazakhstan is 10% cheaper than in Georgia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 220,223 KZT (1,750 Lari) | 2,500 Lari | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 143,216 KZT (1,138 Lari) | 1,250 Lari | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 19,353 KZT (154 Lari) | 150 Lari | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 161,969 KZT (1,287 Lari) | 1,500 Lari | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 102,558 KZT (815 Lari) | 987 Lari | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 14,496 KZT (115 Lari) | 100 Lari | + 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,346 KZT (35 Lari) | 32 Lari | + 9% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 110,533 KZT (878 Lari) | 897 Lari | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 37,871 KZT (301 Lari) | 400 Lari | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,170 KZT (25 Lari) | 32 Lari | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4,318 KZT (34 Lari) | 20 Lari | + 72% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Kazakhstan is 7% more expensive than in Georgia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 20,771 KZT (165 Lari) | 143 Lari | + 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 14,408 KZT (114 Lari) | 104 Lari | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 34,499 KZT (274 Lari) | 253 Lari | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 33,821 KZT (269 Lari) | 335 Lari | - 20% | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in Kazakhstan is 8% more expensive than in Georgia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,651,570 KZT (52,843 Lari) | 44,805 Lari | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 169 KZT (1.34 Lari) | 2.71 Lari | - 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 5,932 KZT (47 Lari) | 28 Lari | + 66% | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Kazakhstan is 19% cheaper than in Georgia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,395 KZT (19 Lari) | 18 Lari | + 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,766 KZT (14 Lari) | 27 Lari | - 49% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,232 KZT (42 Lari) | 68 Lari | - 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,230 KZT (10 Lari) | 14 Lari | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 940 KZT (7 Lari) | 9 Lari | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 942 KZT (7 Lari) | 9 Lari | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 360 KZT (2.86 Lari) | 2.79 Lari | + 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 625 KZT (4.97 Lari) | 4.75 Lari | + 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,470 KZT (20 Lari) | 19 Lari | + 2% | |
| Entertainment | + 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Kazakhstan is 51% more expensive than in Georgia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,173 KZT (57 Lari) | 40 Lari | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,632 KZT (21 Lari) | 27 Lari | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 13,556 KZT (108 Lari) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 14,820 KZT (118 Lari) | 100 Lari | + 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,020 KZT (16 Lari) | 21 Lari | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 897 KZT (7 Lari) | 7 Lari | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 774 KZT (6 Lari) | 4.00 Lari | + 54% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 225,566 KZT (1,792 Lari) | 859 Lari | + 109% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 63 KZT (0.50 Lari) | 0.21 Lari | + 137% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 22,674 KZT (180 Lari) | 100 Lari | + 80% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 498 KZT (3.96 Lari) | 7 Lari | - 39% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kazakhstan is 5% more expensive than in Georgia
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