Cost of living in Kazakhstan compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | - 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kazakhstan is 56% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,471 KZT (€5.41) | €14 | - 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,731 KZT (€3.79) | €8 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 767 KZT (€1.68) | €4.45 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 320 KZT (€0.70) | €1.26 | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 448 KZT (€0.98) | €3.50 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 732 KZT (€1.60) | €2.02 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,316 KZT (€2.88) | €7 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 553 KZT (€1.21) | €1.91 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 182 KZT (€0.40) | €1.33 | - 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 298 KZT (€0.65) | €1.26 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,705 KZT (€8) | €6 | + 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 430 KZT (€0.94) | €1.87 | - 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 122 KZT (€0.27) | €1.35 | - 80% | |
| Housing | - 57% | |||
| Housing in Kazakhstan is 57% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 234,322 KZT (€513) | €1,324 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 145,502 KZT (€318) | €916 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 18,572 KZT (€41) | €126 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 171,653 KZT (€376) | €825 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 111,964 KZT (€245) | €612 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,270 KZT (€33) | €94 | - 65% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,980 KZT (€9) | €24 | - 64% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 110,255 KZT (€241) | €345 | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 35,115 KZT (€77) | €125 | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,605 KZT (€8) | €5.33 | + 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,336 KZT (€7) | €11 | - 31% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Kazakhstan is 21% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 19,613 KZT (€43) | €83 | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 14,165 KZT (€31) | €31 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 32,134 KZT (€70) | €87 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 31,658 KZT (€69) | €114 | - 39% | |
| Transportation | - 56% | |||
| Transportation in Kazakhstan is 56% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,481,360 KZT (€14,185) | €22,780 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 167 KZT (€0.36) | €1.54 | - 76% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 5,622 KZT (€12) | €36 | - 66% | |
| Personal Care | - 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Kazakhstan is 53% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,577 KZT (€5.64) | €6 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,927 KZT (€6) | €11 | - 40% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,916 KZT (€11) | €84 | - 87% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,333 KZT (€2.92) | €5.39 | - 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 967 KZT (€2.12) | €3.24 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,031 KZT (€2.26) | €2.71 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 475 KZT (€1.04) | €2.41 | - 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 687 KZT (€1.50) | €1.99 | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,794 KZT (€6) | €17 | - 64% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Kazakhstan is 39% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,510 KZT (€14) | €37 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,938 KZT (€6) | €17 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 37,296 KZT (€82) | €88 | - 7% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 13,754 KZT (€30) | €62 | - 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,946 KZT (€4.26) | €9 | - 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 827 KZT (€1.81) | €1.45 | + 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 714 KZT (€1.56) | €5.05 | - 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 225,298 KZT (€493) | €470 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 35 KZT (€0.08) | €0.15 | - 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 23,244 KZT (€51) | €58 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 470 KZT (€1.03) | €5.45 | - 81% | |
| TOTAL | - 52% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 02, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kazakhstan is 52% cheaper than in Italy
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