Cost of living in Kazakhstan compared to Hungary
Currency:
| Food | - 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kazakhstan is 24% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,443 KZT (1,706 Ft) | 2,155 Ft | - 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,754 KZT (1,224 Ft) | 1,656 Ft | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 815 KZT (569 Ft) | 704 Ft | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 337 KZT (235 Ft) | 264 Ft | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 463 KZT (323 Ft) | 612 Ft | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 672 KZT (469 Ft) | 645 Ft | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,369 KZT (956 Ft) | 1,043 Ft | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 580 KZT (405 Ft) | 430 Ft | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 184 KZT (129 Ft) | 279 Ft | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 288 KZT (201 Ft) | 250 Ft | - 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,643 KZT (2,543 Ft) | 1,696 Ft | + 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 437 KZT (305 Ft) | 447 Ft | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 132 KZT (92 Ft) | 161 Ft | - 43% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Kazakhstan is 43% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 224,420 KZT (156,668 Ft) | 304,280 Ft | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 145,801 KZT (101,784 Ft) | 198,747 Ft | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 19,353 KZT (13,510 Ft) | 41,361 Ft | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 161,969 KZT (113,071 Ft) | 198,968 Ft | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 102,558 KZT (71,596 Ft) | 133,998 Ft | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 14,496 KZT (10,119 Ft) | 30,012 Ft | - 66% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,454 KZT (3,109 Ft) | 4,151 Ft | - 25% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 109,606 KZT (76,516 Ft) | 116,834 Ft | - 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 37,576 KZT (26,232 Ft) | 27,922 Ft | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,170 KZT (2,213 Ft) | 2,471 Ft | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4,318 KZT (3,014 Ft) | 2,269 Ft | + 33% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Kazakhstan is 20% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 20,771 KZT (14,500 Ft) | 26,741 Ft | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 14,545 KZT (10,154 Ft) | 10,909 Ft | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 34,499 KZT (24,084 Ft) | 25,088 Ft | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 33,821 KZT (23,610 Ft) | 26,580 Ft | - 11% | |
| Transportation | - 47% | |||
| Transportation in Kazakhstan is 47% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,651,570 KZT (4,643,471 Ft) | 6,763,580 Ft | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 169 KZT (118 Ft) | 388 Ft | - 70% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 6,021 KZT (4,204 Ft) | 9,673 Ft | - 57% | |
| Personal Care | - 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Kazakhstan is 50% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,395 KZT (1,672 Ft) | 2,355 Ft | - 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,206 KZT (1,540 Ft) | 4,745 Ft | - 68% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,232 KZT (3,653 Ft) | 20,094 Ft | - 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,230 KZT (859 Ft) | 1,218 Ft | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 940 KZT (656 Ft) | 829 Ft | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 942 KZT (658 Ft) | 819 Ft | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 441 KZT (308 Ft) | 451 Ft | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 625 KZT (437 Ft) | 494 Ft | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,470 KZT (1,724 Ft) | 3,676 Ft | - 53% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Kazakhstan is 14% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,189 KZT (5,018 Ft) | 6,912 Ft | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,794 KZT (1,951 Ft) | 3,558 Ft | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 13,556 KZT (9,463 Ft) | 19,346 Ft | - 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 14,820 KZT (10,346 Ft) | 10,171 Ft | + 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,072 KZT (1,446 Ft) | 2,202 Ft | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 897 KZT (626 Ft) | 664 Ft | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 799 KZT (558 Ft) | 508 Ft | + 10% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 225,566 KZT (157,468 Ft) | 163,826 Ft | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 14 KZT (10 Ft) | 27 Ft | - 64% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 22,674 KZT (15,829 Ft) | 11,019 Ft | + 44% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 493 KZT (344 Ft) | 1,435 Ft | - 76% | |
| TOTAL | - 36% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 24, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kazakhstan is 36% cheaper than in Hungary
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