Cost of living in Kazakhstan compared to United Kingdom
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Food | - 59% | |||
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Food in Kazakhstan is 59% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,511 KZT (£4.22) | £11 | - 63% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,759 KZT (£2.95) | £5.77 | - 49% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 789 KZT (£1.33) | £3.17 | - 58% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 337 KZT (£0.57) | £0.86 | - 34% | |
12 eggs, large | 468 KZT (£0.79) | £2.57 | - 69% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 668 KZT (£1.12) | £1.89 | - 41% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,369 KZT (£2.30) | £3.73 | - 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 577 KZT (£0.97) | £1.93 | - 50% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 184 KZT (£0.31) | £0.90 | - 66% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 284 KZT (£0.48) | £1.73 | - 72% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,643 KZT (£6) | £8 | - 23% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 439 KZT (£0.74) | £1.95 | - 62% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 129 KZT (£0.22) | £0.93 | - 77% | |
Housing | - 73% | |||
Housing in Kazakhstan is 73% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 220,223 KZT (£370) | £1,760 | - 79% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 143,216 KZT (£241) | £1,045 | - 77% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 19,353 KZT (£33) | £141 | - 77% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 161,969 KZT (£272) | £1,004 | - 73% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 102,558 KZT (£172) | £814 | - 79% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 14,496 KZT (£24) | £91 | - 73% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,346 KZT (£7) | £25 | - 71% | |
40” flat screen tv | 110,533 KZT (£186) | £318 | - 42% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 37,871 KZT (£64) | £75 | - 15% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,170 KZT (£5.32) | £6 | - 15% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4,318 KZT (£7) | £12 | - 39% | |
Clothes | - 29% | |||
Clothes in Kazakhstan is 29% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 20,771 KZT (£35) | £65 | - 46% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 14,408 KZT (£24) | £31 | - 23% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 34,499 KZT (£58) | £72 | - 20% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 33,821 KZT (£57) | £69 | - 18% | |
Transportation | - 76% | |||
Transportation in Kazakhstan is 76% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,538,740 KZT (£10,981) | £20,789 | - 47% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 169 KZT (£0.28) | £1.18 | - 76% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 5,932 KZT (£10) | £81 | - 88% | |
Personal Care | - 60% | |||
Personal Care in Kazakhstan is 60% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,395 KZT (£4.02) | £3.03 | + 33% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,766 KZT (£2.97) | £9 | - 67% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,232 KZT (£9) | £78 | - 89% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,230 KZT (£2.07) | £3.19 | - 35% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 940 KZT (£1.58) | £1.48 | + 7% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 942 KZT (£1.58) | £3.31 | - 52% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 360 KZT (£0.60) | £1.88 | - 68% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 625 KZT (£1.05) | £1.42 | - 26% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,470 KZT (£4.15) | £14 | - 71% | |
Entertainment | - 46% | |||
Entertainment in Kazakhstan is 46% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,173 KZT (£12) | £30 | - 60% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 2,632 KZT (£4.42) | £18 | - 75% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 13,556 KZT (£23) | £136 | - 83% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 14,820 KZT (£25) | £55 | - 55% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,020 KZT (£3.39) | £9 | - 61% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 897 KZT (£1.51) | £3.09 | - 51% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 774 KZT (£1.30) | £4.51 | - 71% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 225,566 KZT (£379) | £429 | - 12% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 63 KZT (£0.11) | £0.11 | - 6% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 22,674 KZT (£38) | £32 | + 21% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 498 KZT (£0.84) | £12 | - 93% | |
TOTAL | - 66% |
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kazakhstan is 66% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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