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Cost of living in Kazakhstan

Compare the cost of your home country to the actual living costs in Kazakhstan, simply select your home currency and see the difference!

All data is kept up to date by local members and actual students. Our latest update was on: 30th of June 2020

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Food Price in ₸
12 eggs dozen, large 12.50 KZT
1 beer pint in local shops, markets 7 KZT
1 kg of tomatoes 8.50 KZT
Full chicken 2kg 38.75 KZT
1litre 100% fruit juice 8.50 KZT
1 package of cigarettes imported brands 25 KZT
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples 7.50 KZT
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality 48.95 KZT
2.5 liters of Coca-Cola 0.95 KZT
1 Bread loaf standard 9.50 KZT
Whole fat Yogurt. 500ml 12 KZT
1x6 pack Dardanelle tuna 18.50 KZT
Heinz baked beans 1 tin 8 KZT
1.5 kg Sugar 10 KZT
2 liter cooking oil 20 KZT
Yum-yum noodles per pack 2.00 KZT
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes 5.50 KZT
1 liter milk 8.50 KZT
Fast food restaurant large serving/ take away 25 KZT
Housing
Utilities per month (water, electricity, gas) for 2 people in flat 165 KZT
Wi-Fi monthly fee 8 Mbps (1 month) 145 KZT
Laundry detergent (bleach, sunlight liquid, washing surf… altogether) 58.50 KZT
House Cleaning fee per day 105 KZT
Large Gas heater price range upwards. 200 KZT
Original branded Electric Fans 200 KZT
Original branded Electric kettle. 120 KZT
40 inches Beko flat screen HD TV set 2000 KZT
Single bed Blankets 120 KZT
Personal Care
Avon for women and men cologne 100 KZT
Ladies hair plaiting. 60 KZT
Ladies Sanitaryware (Pads and Tampoons) 18 KZT
Men's haircut 40 KZT
Ibuprofen, Panadol, Grandpa Pain killers box of 12 dosses 24.50 KZT
Mobile package local network providers’ talk-time, data and messages 65 KZT
1 month of gym subscription. 105 KZT
Earphones original (Samsung. iPhone) 90 KZT
Unisex Loris perfume 30 KZT
Gadgets maintenance and repairs (cellphone, laptops, tablets...) starting price. 100 KZT
Smart phones (Samsung, Xiaomi, HTC, IPhone) price range upwards 1000 KZT
Laptops (Samsung, Lenovo, Hp, Monster, Dell etc.) price range upwards 3000 KZT
Entertainment
Boat cruise with refreshments and finger snacks 120 KZT
Go carting 30mins 120 KZT
Movie House 3d cinema 30 KZT
Summer Festivals (jet, bumper cars, lucky deep ...(per ticket) 15 KZT
Photo shoot 120 KZT
Cappuccino / expresso/ coffee 12.50 KZT
3 course dinner local restaurant two people 96.50 KZT
3 course dinner classy, exotic restaurant two people 150 KZT
Play station 4 console without games. 2000 KZT
Spalding Basketball 200 KZT
Original branded Racket and Wilson’s tennis balls 500 KZT
Transportation
Taxi fare on average 5-10km 45 KZT
Public transport per trip one way maximum fare 30 KZT
1 liter petrol/diesel 6.50 KZT
1 day rent a car cost 140 KZT
Driver’s license 2300 KZT
Clothes
1 pair of jeans (Denim or similar) 150 KZT
1 pair of men’s formal shoes 215 KZT
1 pair original sport/casual shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) 280 KZT
1 classy summer dress (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) 135.79 KZT
Ladies formal shoes original and durable 120 KZT
Back-pack, gym bag (Nike, Adidas, New balance) 150 KZT

There is no doubt that Kazakhstan is the perfect place to enjoy a quality education and a relatively cool quality of life. What makes it even better is that Kazakhstan offers excellent value for money, with living expenses and tuition costs comparable to other neighboring countries.

An average international student here will spend about USD 400-500 a month on accommodation, food, clothing, entertainment, transportation, and telephone costs. Books and administrative fees are approximately USD100-150 per semester.

Keep in mind, though, that this figure depends on your location, lifestyle, and degree course you attend.

Because many people come to this amazing country and somehow get fascinated by it, deciding to move to Kazakhstan is not uncommon and should not be taken as craziness.

For those who study there, the cost of living in Kazakhstan would vary, as their lifestyles are distinct and their daily lives differ. However, generally spoken, the prices can be relatively low compared to many other destinations, and what's even more important, they are declining in recent years making Kazakhstan a perfect study abroad destination for most prospects.

All universities in Kazakhstan have a free medical service at their medical facilities. These offer advice on emergency treatment and consultations on personal and health matters.

There is always at least one medical doctor and one nurse working during the week at the health centers of university clinics. However, international students are strongly advised to come to Kazakhstan with a valid health insurance policy.

International students are responsible for costs of hospitalization or any medical service or treatment not available at university health care facilities.

When it comes to food, the prices are affordable, but only for those items that are produced in the country itself and they can be found at the local stores. Imported products are available, but they are far way expensive.

The country boasts a very low price of bread. Dining out is always attractive and students like it, as restaurant meals are not expensive for those who can afford it in more developed countries. When you are in Kazakhstan you won’t struggle to fend.

Talking about transportation! Car owners and drivers will be very satisfied with the gasoline price in Kazakhstan. Buying a gallon of it at the price of half of the dollar is more than fair.

That is also the reason why public transport in Kazakhstan is inexpensive and you can have a monthly pass for just about USD 10. On the other bit! Housing is probably the biggest expense in Kazakhstan and above all those high prices utilities come.

The mobile phone tariff is low and very affordable. For all the other services, such as water, electricity, and Internet access, you'll need to separate approximately USD 50, which people from more developed countries would consider ridiculously low.