Cost of living in Kazakhstan compared to Kenya
Currency:
| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kazakhstan is 35% cheaper than in Kenya | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,644 KZT (Shilling663) | Shilling684 | - 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,759 KZT (Shilling441) | Shilling661 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 789 KZT (Shilling198) | Shilling429 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 337 KZT (Shilling85) | Shilling99 | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 468 KZT (Shilling117) | Shilling206 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 668 KZT (Shilling167) | Shilling102 | + 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,369 KZT (Shilling343) | Shilling684 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 577 KZT (Shilling145) | Shilling271 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 184 KZT (Shilling46) | Shilling92 | - 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 284 KZT (Shilling71) | Shilling204 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,643 KZT (Shilling913) | Shilling1,634 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 439 KZT (Shilling110) | Shilling162 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 129 KZT (Shilling32) | Shilling66 | - 51% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Kazakhstan is 48% cheaper than in Kenya | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 220,223 KZT (Shilling55,202) | Shilling136,267 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 143,216 KZT (Shilling35,899) | Shilling48,942 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 19,353 KZT (Shilling4,851) | Shilling8,499 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 161,969 KZT (Shilling40,600) | Shilling77,444 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 102,558 KZT (Shilling25,708) | Shilling49,372 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 14,496 KZT (Shilling3,634) | Shilling4,266 | - 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,346 KZT (Shilling1,089) | Shilling4,262 | - 74% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 110,533 KZT (Shilling27,707) | Shilling47,797 | - 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 37,871 KZT (Shilling9,493) | Shilling11,225 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,170 KZT (Shilling795) | Shilling819 | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4,318 KZT (Shilling1,082) | Shilling340 | + 219% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Kazakhstan is 9% cheaper than in Kenya | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 20,771 KZT (Shilling5,206) | Shilling7,051 | - 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 14,408 KZT (Shilling3,611) | Shilling3,776 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 34,499 KZT (Shilling8,648) | Shilling10,722 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 33,821 KZT (Shilling8,478) | Shilling5,990 | + 42% | |
| Transportation | - 53% | |||
| Transportation in Kazakhstan is 53% cheaper than in Kenya | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,538,740 KZT (Shilling1,639,031) | Shilling3,013,030 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 169 KZT (Shilling42) | Shilling106 | - 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 5,932 KZT (Shilling1,487) | Shilling4,240 | - 65% | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Kazakhstan is 24% cheaper than in Kenya | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,395 KZT (Shilling600) | Shilling226 | + 166% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,766 KZT (Shilling443) | Shilling806 | - 45% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,232 KZT (Shilling1,312) | Shilling2,033 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,230 KZT (Shilling308) | Shilling388 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 940 KZT (Shilling236) | Shilling388 | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 942 KZT (Shilling236) | Shilling329 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 360 KZT (Shilling90) | Shilling165 | - 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 625 KZT (Shilling157) | Shilling166 | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,470 KZT (Shilling619) | Shilling300 | + 106% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Kazakhstan is 16% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,173 KZT (Shilling1,798) | Shilling1,954 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,632 KZT (Shilling660) | Shilling1,315 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 13,556 KZT (Shilling3,398) | Shilling2,000 | + 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 14,820 KZT (Shilling3,715) | Shilling4,612 | - 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,020 KZT (Shilling506) | Shilling573 | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 897 KZT (Shilling225) | Shilling313 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 774 KZT (Shilling194) | Shilling235 | - 17% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 225,566 KZT (Shilling56,541) | Shilling39,326 | + 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 63 KZT (Shilling16) | Shilling3.20 | + 394% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 22,674 KZT (Shilling5,684) | Shilling4,303 | + 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 498 KZT (Shilling125) | Shilling294 | - 57% | |
| TOTAL | - 37% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2021.
Exchange rate:
0.25066
KES
/
KZT
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,167 prices entered by 135 different people.
Cost of living in Kazakhstan is 37% cheaper than in Kenya
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