Cost of living in Kazakhstan compared to India
Currency:
| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kazakhstan is about the same as in India | ||||
| Kazakhstan | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,947 KZT (₨505) | ₨339 | + 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,013 KZT (₨345) | ₨314 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 866 KZT (₨148) | ₨167 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 386 KZT (₨66) | ₨55 | + 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 655 KZT (₨112) | ₨89 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 664 KZT (₨114) | ₨44 | + 158% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,578 KZT (₨270) | ₨228 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 529 KZT (₨91) | ₨169 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 224 KZT (₨38) | ₨31 | + 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 296 KZT (₨51) | ₨147 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,774 KZT (₨475) | ₨776 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 537 KZT (₨92) | ₨87 | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 188 KZT (₨32) | ₨38 | - 16% | |
| Housing | + 28% | |||
| Housing in Kazakhstan is 28% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Kazakhstan | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 328,366 KZT (₨56,272) | ₨51,608 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 243,101 KZT (₨41,660) | ₨28,661 | + 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 23,642 KZT (₨4,052) | ₨5,891 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 240,645 KZT (₨41,239) | ₨25,376 | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 152,591 KZT (₨26,149) | ₨14,317 | + 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 56,802 KZT (₨9,734) | ₨3,918 | + 148% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,756 KZT (₨644) | ₨681 | - 5% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 164,056 KZT (₨28,114) | ₨29,909 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 49,446 KZT (₨8,474) | ₨12,661 | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,976 KZT (₨681) | ₨425 | + 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,927 KZT (₨502) | ₨405 | + 24% | |
| Clothes | + 37% | |||
| Clothes in Kazakhstan is 37% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Kazakhstan | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 20,125 KZT (₨3,449) | ₨2,656 | + 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 20,067 KZT (₨3,439) | ₨2,407 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 23,085 KZT (₨3,956) | ₨4,072 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 32,005 KZT (₨5,485) | ₨3,082 | + 78% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Kazakhstan is about the same as in India | ||||
| Kazakhstan | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 8,970,840 KZT (₨1,537,319) | ₨1,030,610 | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 189 KZT (₨32) | ₨106 | - 70% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 7,378 KZT (₨1,264) | ₨1,107 | + 14% | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Kazakhstan is 17% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Kazakhstan | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 553 KZT (₨95) | ₨123 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,613 KZT (₨276) | ₨210 | + 31% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,691 KZT (₨975) | ₨793 | + 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,200 KZT (₨377) | ₨377 | + 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 904 KZT (₨155) | ₨183 | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 731 KZT (₨125) | ₨239 | - 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 470 KZT (₨81) | ₨157 | - 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 260 KZT (₨45) | ₨74 | - 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,351 KZT (₨574) | ₨349 | + 64% | |
| Entertainment | + 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Kazakhstan is 26% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Kazakhstan | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,499 KZT (₨1,285) | ₨1,391 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,173 KZT (₨544) | ₨669 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 15,909 KZT (₨2,726) | ₨1,457 | + 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 20,712 KZT (₨3,549) | ₨1,701 | + 109% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,146 KZT (₨368) | ₨625 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,358 KZT (₨233) | ₨189 | + 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,148 KZT (₨197) | ₨182 | + 8% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 322,433 KZT (₨55,255) | ₨48,579 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 12 KZT (₨1.97) | ₨0.96 | + 106% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 19,910 KZT (₨3,412) | ₨1,692 | + 102% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 604 KZT (₨104) | ₨232 | - 55% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 7,229 prices entered by 973 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 01, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kazakhstan is 13% more expensive than in India
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