Cost of living in Kazakhstan compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kazakhstan is 61% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Kazakhstan | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,661 KZT (¥749) | ¥1,113 | - 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,083 KZT (¥587) | ¥718 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 762 KZT (¥215) | ¥508 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 333 KZT (¥94) | ¥200 | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 719 KZT (¥203) | ¥299 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 699 KZT (¥197) | ¥766 | - 74% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,316 KZT (¥371) | ¥964 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 549 KZT (¥155) | ¥1,031 | - 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 208 KZT (¥59) | ¥560 | - 90% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 279 KZT (¥79) | ¥284 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,887 KZT (¥531) | ¥1,489 | - 64% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 529 KZT (¥149) | ¥216 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 174 KZT (¥49) | ¥217 | - 77% | |
| Housing | - 60% | |||
| Housing in Kazakhstan is 60% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Kazakhstan | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 354,274 KZT (¥99,773) | ¥272,072 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 242,104 KZT (¥68,183) | ¥159,562 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 22,981 KZT (¥6,472) | ¥23,778 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 213,244 KZT (¥60,055) | ¥148,816 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 142,509 KZT (¥40,134) | ¥77,272 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 56,843 KZT (¥16,008) | ¥15,846 | + 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,956 KZT (¥1,114) | ¥4,379 | - 75% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 164,406 KZT (¥46,301) | ¥59,521 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 49,516 KZT (¥13,945) | ¥17,809 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,922 KZT (¥1,105) | ¥609 | + 81% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,910 KZT (¥820) | ¥4,006 | - 80% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Kazakhstan is 22% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Kazakhstan | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 15,693 KZT (¥4,419) | ¥6,814 | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 16,027 KZT (¥4,514) | ¥4,957 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 23,361 KZT (¥6,579) | ¥8,227 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 32,005 KZT (¥9,013) | ¥15,340 | - 41% | |
| Transportation | - 60% | |||
| Transportation in Kazakhstan is 60% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Kazakhstan | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 9,335,900 KZT (¥2,629,227) | ¥2,621,380 | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 187 KZT (¥53) | ¥165 | - 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 8,721 KZT (¥2,456) | ¥10,973 | - 78% | |
| Personal Care | - 70% | |||
| Personal Care in Kazakhstan is 70% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Kazakhstan | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 653 KZT (¥184) | ¥1,526 | - 88% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,596 KZT (¥450) | ¥1,955 | - 77% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,698 KZT (¥1,605) | ¥5,493 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,200 KZT (¥620) | ¥2,205 | - 72% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 901 KZT (¥254) | ¥673 | - 62% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 813 KZT (¥229) | ¥560 | - 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 470 KZT (¥132) | ¥152 | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 260 KZT (¥73) | ¥184 | - 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,351 KZT (¥944) | ¥4,471 | - 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Kazakhstan is 49% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Kazakhstan | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 8,645 KZT (¥2,435) | ¥4,280 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,067 KZT (¥864) | ¥3,613 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 14,000 KZT (¥3,943) | ¥20,657 | - 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 19,826 KZT (¥5,584) | ¥6,172 | - 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,999 KZT (¥563) | ¥1,034 | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,198 KZT (¥337) | ¥488 | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,258 KZT (¥354) | ¥569 | - 38% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 322,404 KZT (¥90,797) | ¥58,872 | + 54% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 12 KZT (¥3) | ¥47 | - 93% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,248 KZT (¥4,294) | ¥11,310 | - 62% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 588 KZT (¥165) | ¥564 | - 71% | |
| TOTAL | - 58% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,003 prices entered by 104 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 09, 2022.
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Cost of living in Kazakhstan is 58% cheaper than in Japan
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