Cost of living in Kazakhstan compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | - 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kazakhstan is 60% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,511 KZT (€4.87) | €13 | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,759 KZT (€3.41) | €8 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 789 KZT (€1.53) | €4.43 | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 337 KZT (€0.65) | €1.24 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 468 KZT (€0.91) | €3.56 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 668 KZT (€1.29) | €2.17 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,369 KZT (€2.65) | €6 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 577 KZT (€1.12) | €2.05 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 184 KZT (€0.36) | €1.27 | - 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 284 KZT (€0.55) | €1.28 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,643 KZT (€7) | €7 | + 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 439 KZT (€0.85) | €1.89 | - 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 129 KZT (€0.25) | €1.09 | - 77% | |
| Housing | - 60% | |||
| Housing in Kazakhstan is 60% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 220,223 KZT (€427) | €1,117 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 143,216 KZT (€277) | €823 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 19,353 KZT (€37) | €124 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 161,969 KZT (€314) | €830 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 102,558 KZT (€199) | €551 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 14,496 KZT (€28) | €88 | - 68% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,346 KZT (€8) | €26 | - 67% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 110,533 KZT (€214) | €362 | - 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 37,871 KZT (€73) | €111 | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,170 KZT (€6) | €5.63 | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4,318 KZT (€8) | €10 | - 16% | |
| Clothes | - 29% | |||
| Clothes in Kazakhstan is 29% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 20,771 KZT (€40) | €80 | - 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 14,408 KZT (€28) | €33 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 34,499 KZT (€67) | €78 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 33,821 KZT (€66) | €109 | - 40% | |
| Transportation | - 60% | |||
| Transportation in Kazakhstan is 60% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,538,740 KZT (€12,669) | €23,536 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 169 KZT (€0.33) | €1.43 | - 77% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 5,932 KZT (€11) | €36 | - 68% | |
| Personal Care | - 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Kazakhstan is 59% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,395 KZT (€4.64) | €4.85 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,766 KZT (€3.42) | €8 | - 59% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,232 KZT (€10) | €72 | - 86% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,230 KZT (€2.38) | €5.15 | - 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 940 KZT (€1.82) | €3.09 | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 942 KZT (€1.83) | €2.56 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 360 KZT (€0.70) | €2.03 | - 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 625 KZT (€1.21) | €1.84 | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,470 KZT (€4.79) | €17 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Kazakhstan is 42% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,173 KZT (€14) | €32 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,632 KZT (€5.10) | €18 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 13,556 KZT (€26) | €102 | - 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 14,820 KZT (€29) | €64 | - 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,020 KZT (€3.91) | €9 | - 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 897 KZT (€1.74) | €1.62 | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 774 KZT (€1.50) | €4.83 | - 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 225,566 KZT (€437) | €460 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 63 KZT (€0.12) | €0.16 | - 21% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 22,674 KZT (€44) | €49 | - 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 498 KZT (€0.97) | €5.62 | - 83% | |
| TOTAL | - 56% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 16, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kazakhstan is 56% cheaper than in Italy
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