Cost of living in Kazakhstan compared to India
Currency:
| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kazakhstan is 4% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,477 KZT (₨443) | ₨387 | + 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,775 KZT (₨318) | ₨281 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 754 KZT (₨135) | ₨136 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 328 KZT (₨59) | ₨51 | + 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 443 KZT (₨79) | ₨70 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 669 KZT (₨120) | ₨35 | + 247% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,263 KZT (₨226) | ₨223 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 547 KZT (₨98) | ₨135 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 176 KZT (₨32) | ₨29 | + 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 288 KZT (₨51) | ₨127 | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,495 KZT (₨625) | ₨782 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 426 KZT (₨76) | ₨85 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 119 KZT (₨21) | ₨35 | - 40% | |
| Housing | + 21% | |||
| Housing in Kazakhstan is 21% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 224,916 KZT (₨40,243) | ₨33,712 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 140,072 KZT (₨25,062) | ₨20,634 | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 18,826 KZT (₨3,368) | ₨4,430 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 167,415 KZT (₨29,955) | ₨21,260 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 102,013 KZT (₨18,253) | ₨13,540 | + 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 13,750 KZT (₨2,460) | ₨3,292 | - 25% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,519 KZT (₨809) | ₨725 | + 12% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 108,468 KZT (₨19,408) | ₨29,359 | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 34,413 KZT (₨6,157) | ₨10,594 | - 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,564 KZT (₨638) | ₨380 | + 68% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4,442 KZT (₨795) | ₨357 | + 123% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Kazakhstan is 19% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 19,483 KZT (₨3,486) | ₨2,336 | + 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 14,371 KZT (₨2,571) | ₨2,636 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 32,507 KZT (₨5,816) | ₨3,759 | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 33,262 KZT (₨5,951) | ₨2,702 | + 120% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Kazakhstan is 12% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,435,960 KZT (₨1,151,554) | ₨912,229 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 169 KZT (₨30) | ₨76 | - 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 5,764 KZT (₨1,031) | ₨1,166 | - 12% | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Kazakhstan is 9% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,471 KZT (₨442) | ₨95 | + 366% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,889 KZT (₨338) | ₨197 | + 71% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,036 KZT (₨901) | ₨914 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,242 KZT (₨222) | ₨249 | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 952 KZT (₨170) | ₨167 | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 954 KZT (₨171) | ₨253 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 427 KZT (₨76) | ₨141 | - 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 615 KZT (₨110) | ₨66 | + 67% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,664 KZT (₨477) | ₨231 | + 106% | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Kazakhstan is 27% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,887 KZT (₨1,232) | ₨1,182 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,964 KZT (₨530) | ₨487 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 17,169 KZT (₨3,072) | ₨1,665 | + 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 13,822 KZT (₨2,473) | ₨1,939 | + 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,031 KZT (₨363) | ₨662 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 873 KZT (₨156) | ₨214 | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 743 KZT (₨133) | ₨203 | - 35% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 206,133 KZT (₨36,882) | ₨33,395 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 35 KZT (₨6) | ₨2.10 | + 199% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 23,129 KZT (₨4,138) | ₨1,745 | + 137% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 479 KZT (₨86) | ₨264 | - 68% | |
| TOTAL | + 8% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 07, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 16,838 prices entered by 2,285 different people.
Cost of living in Kazakhstan is 8% more expensive than in India
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