Cost of living in Kazakhstan compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kazakhstan is 52% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Kazakhstan | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,947 KZT (£5.57) | £12 | - 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,013 KZT (£3.80) | £6 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 866 KZT (£1.64) | £3.55 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 386 KZT (£0.73) | £0.92 | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 655 KZT (£1.24) | £2.76 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 664 KZT (£1.25) | £2.20 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,578 KZT (£2.98) | £3.96 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 529 KZT (£1.00) | £2.07 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 224 KZT (£0.42) | £0.84 | - 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 296 KZT (£0.56) | £1.95 | - 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,774 KZT (£5.24) | £9 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 537 KZT (£1.01) | £2.00 | - 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 188 KZT (£0.35) | £1.06 | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 63% | |||
| Housing in Kazakhstan is 63% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Kazakhstan | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 355,559 KZT (£672) | £1,945 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 243,101 KZT (£459) | £1,442 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 23,642 KZT (£45) | £183 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 240,645 KZT (£455) | £1,292 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 152,591 KZT (£288) | £893 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 56,802 KZT (£107) | £160 | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,756 KZT (£7) | £25 | - 72% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 164,056 KZT (£310) | £301 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 49,446 KZT (£93) | £111 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,976 KZT (£8) | £7 | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,927 KZT (£5.53) | £13 | - 58% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Kazakhstan is 14% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Kazakhstan | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 20,125 KZT (£38) | £67 | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 20,067 KZT (£38) | £33 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 23,085 KZT (£44) | £77 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 32,005 KZT (£60) | £73 | - 17% | |
| Transportation | - 69% | |||
| Transportation in Kazakhstan is 69% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Kazakhstan | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 8,970,840 KZT (£16,946) | £22,680 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 189 KZT (£0.36) | £1.70 | - 79% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 7,378 KZT (£14) | £82 | - 83% | |
| Personal Care | - 64% | |||
| Personal Care in Kazakhstan is 64% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Kazakhstan | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 553 KZT (£1.04) | £3.94 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,613 KZT (£3.05) | £9 | - 66% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,691 KZT (£11) | £84 | - 87% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,200 KZT (£4.16) | £2.92 | + 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 904 KZT (£1.71) | £1.57 | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 731 KZT (£1.38) | £3.87 | - 64% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 470 KZT (£0.89) | £2.11 | - 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 260 KZT (£0.49) | £1.58 | - 69% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,499 KZT (£7) | £13 | - 50% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Kazakhstan is 43% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Kazakhstan | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,499 KZT (£14) | £35 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,173 KZT (£5.99) | £21 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 15,909 KZT (£30) | £112 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 20,712 KZT (£39) | £60 | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,146 KZT (£4.05) | £9 | - 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,358 KZT (£2.57) | £3.16 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,148 KZT (£2.17) | £4.98 | - 56% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 322,433 KZT (£609) | £508 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 12 KZT (£0.02) | £0.15 | - 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 19,910 KZT (£38) | £37 | + 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 604 KZT (£1.14) | £12 | - 90% | |
| 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 4,795 prices entered by 709 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 06, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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GBP
/
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Cost of living in Kazakhstan is 58% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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