Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
The cost of living in Japan is 2.44 times more expensive as compared to Kazakhstan.
On this page, you will find side-by-side cost comparison between Japan and Kazakhstan. We have created 172 cost-of-living indicators. We average the prices of all those indicators and take a mathematically calculated approach to determine which country is more expensive to live in between Japan and Kazakhstan.
We always try to give you the latest data, but sometimes mistakes might occur. If you think some content on our site is not updated, please let us know by emailing us at: info.comparedoo@gmail.com
Indicators | Japan | Kazakhstan |
---|---|---|
1 BHK Apartment in City Center | 150,000 JPY (1,020 USD) | 150,000 KZT (315 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment in City Center | 250,000 JPY (1,700 USD) | 250,000 KZT (525 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment in City Center | 350,000 JPY (2,380 USD) | 350,000 KZT (735 USD) |
1 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 80,000 JPY (544 USD) | 90,000 KZT (189 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 150,000 JPY (1,020 USD) | 150,000 KZT (315 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 220,000 JPY (1,496 USD) | 210,000 KZT (441 USD) |
Mortgage Rates Per Month | 1.5 % | 7 % |
Realtor Commission | 3 % | 1 % |
Property Taxes | 1.4 % | 0.1 to 1.5 % |
The average housing cost in Japan is 3.21 times more expensive than Kazakhstan.
Indicators | Japan | Kazakhstan |
---|---|---|
Basic Home Furnishing | 500,000 JPY (3,400 USD) | 200,000 KZT (420 USD) |
Electricity Cost Per Month | 10,000 JPY (68 USD) | 15,000 KZT (31.50 USD) |
Heating Cost Per Month | 5,000 JPY (34 USD) | 20,000 KZT (42 USD) |
Cooling Cost Per Month | 7,000 JPY (47.60 USD) | 10,000 KZT (21 USD) |
Water Supply Cost Per Month | 2,000 JPY (13.60 USD) | 5,000 KZT (10.50 USD) |
If you lived in Japan, instead of Kazakhstan, you would have to pay 578.70% more for Utilities.
The basic home furnishing in Japan costs 8.10 times more compared to Kazakhstan.
Indicators | Japan | Kazakhstan |
---|---|---|
Standard Wifi Cost Per Month | 4,000 JPY (27.20 USD) | 10,000 KZT (21 USD) |
Mobile Phone Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 5,000 JPY (34 USD) | 5,000 KZT (10.50 USD) |
Landline Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 1,500 JPY (10.20 USD) | 3,000 KZT (6.30 USD) |
Cable TV Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 3,000 JPY (20.40 USD) | 5,000 KZT (10.50 USD) |
The internet and communication costs 90.06% more in Japan compared to Kazakhstan.
Indicators | Japan | Kazakhstan |
---|---|---|
Long Grain Rice (1 KG) | 500 JPY (3.40 USD) | 1,000 KZT (2.10 USD) |
Milk (1 Liter) | 200 JPY (1.36 USD) | 500 KZT (1.05 USD) |
Water (1 Liter) | 100 JPY (0.68 USD) | 200 KZT (0.42 USD) |
Bread (500 gm) | 300 JPY (2.04 USD) | 300 KZT (0.63 USD) |
Eggs (1 Dozen) | 300 JPY (2.04 USD) | 800 KZT (1.68 USD) |
Cheese (1 KG) | 800 JPY (5.44 USD) | 2,000 KZT (4.20 USD) |
Chicken Breast (1 KG) | 1,200 JPY (8.16 USD) | 2,500 KZT (5.25 USD) |
In Japan, the cost of 1 Liter Water and 1 Liter Milk is 1.39 times more expensive than the cost in Kazakhstan.
If you lived in Japan, instead of Kazakhstan, you would have to pay 50.82% more for Groceries.
Indicators | Japan | Kazakhstan |
---|---|---|
Apples (1 KG) | 600 JPY (4.08 USD) | 1,000 KZT (2.10 USD) |
Bananas (1 KG) | 200 JPY (1.36 USD) | 800 KZT (1.68 USD) |
Oranges (1 KG) | 400 JPY (2.72 USD) | 1,000 KZT (2.10 USD) |
Tomatoes (1 KG) | 300 JPY (2.04 USD) | 800 KZT (1.68 USD) |
Potatoes (1 KG) | 250 JPY (1.70 USD) | 400 KZT (0.84 USD) |
Lemons (1 KG) | 500 JPY (3.40 USD) | 1,200 KZT (2.52 USD) |
Onions (1 KG) | 300 JPY (2.04 USD) | 600 KZT (1.26 USD) |
Lentils (1 KG) | 600 JPY (4.08 USD) | 1,200 KZT (2.52 USD) |
If you lived in Japan, instead of Kazakhstan, you would have to pay 1.46 times more for Fruits and Vegetables.
Indicators | Japan | Kazakhstan |
---|---|---|
Meal at a Resonable Restaurant | 1,000 JPY (6.80 USD) | 3,000 KZT (6.30 USD) |
Three-Course Meal for Two | 5,000 JPY (34 USD) | 10,000 KZT (21 USD) |
Fast Food Combo Meal | 800 JPY (5.44 USD) | 1,500 KZT (3.15 USD) |
Normal Coffee | 400 JPY (2.72 USD) | 700 KZT (1.47 USD) |
Soft Drink | 200 JPY (1.36 USD) | 300 KZT (0.63 USD) |
Pizza for One | 1,200 JPY (8.16 USD) | 2,500 KZT (5.25 USD) |
Take-Out Delivery Meal | 1,500 JPY (10.20 USD) | 2,000 KZT (4.20 USD) |
Cigarette Pack of 20 | 500 JPY (3.40 USD) | 1,000 KZT (2.10 USD) |
Dining-Out costs 63.45% more in Japan compared to Kazakhstan.
Indicators | Japan | Kazakhstan |
---|---|---|
Wine Mid-Range Bottle | 3,000 JPY (20.40 USD) | 4,000 KZT (8.40 USD) |
Glass of Wine | 800 JPY (5.44 USD) | 1,200 KZT (2.52 USD) |
Domestic Beer Half Liter | 300 JPY (2.04 USD) | 500 KZT (1.05 USD) |
Imported Beer Half Liter | 500 JPY (3.40 USD) | 700 KZT (1.47 USD) |
Domestic Alcohol 1 Liter | 2,000 JPY (13.60 USD) | 2,000 KZT (4.20 USD) |
Branded Alcohol 1 Liter | 4,000 JPY (27.20 USD) | 3,000 KZT (6.30 USD) |
If you lived in Japan, instead of Kazakhstan, you would have to pay 3.01 times more for usual hard drinks.
Indicators | Japan | Kazakhstan |
---|---|---|
Monthly Public Transportation Pass | 10,000 JPY (68 USD) | 8,000 KZT (16.80 USD) |
Single Public Transportation Ticket | 200 JPY (1.36 USD) | 150 KZT (0.32 USD) |
Single Train Ticket | 12,000 JPY (81.60 USD) | 6,000 KZT (12.60 USD) |
Domestic Airplane Ticket | 30,000 JPY (204 USD) | 50,000 KZT (105 USD) |
Taxi Start Fare | 500 JPY (3.40 USD) | 500 KZT (1.05 USD) |
Taxi Rate Per Kilometer | 300 JPY (2.04 USD) | 150 KZT (0.32 USD) |
Car Rental Per Day | 7,000 JPY (47.60 USD) | 15,000 KZT (31.50 USD) |
Parking Fees in City Center Per Hour | 500 JPY (3.40 USD) | 1,000 KZT (2.10 USD) |
Parking Fees outside City Center Per Hour | 200 JPY (1.36 USD) | 500 KZT (1.05 USD) |
If you lived in Japan, instead of Kazakhstan, you would have to pay 2.42 times more for transportation.
Indicators | Japan | Kazakhstan |
---|---|---|
Reasonable Vehicle Purchase Cost | 3,000,000 JPY (20,400 USD) | 6,000,000 KZT (12,600 USD) |
Vehicle Registration Cost | 50,000 JPY (340 USD) | 20,000 KZT (42 USD) |
Driving License Fees | 10,000 JPY (68 USD) | 10,000 KZT (21 USD) |
Car Insurance Cost | 100,000 JPY (680 USD) | 50,000 KZT (105 USD) |
Car Maintenance Cost | 15,000 JPY (102 USD) | 10,000 KZT (21 USD) |
Car Loan Interest Rates | 1.5 % | 10 % |
Fuel Per Liter | 150 JPY (1.02 USD) | 200 KZT (0.42 USD) |
Fuel Per Gallon | 600 JPY (4.08 USD) | 750 KZT (1.57 USD) |
Average Toll Fees | 1,000 JPY 6.80 USD | 1,200 KZT 2.52 USD |
You would have to pay 1.69 times more for Vehicle purchase, daily operation and maintenance in Japan compared to that of Kazakhstan.
Indicators | Japan | Kazakhstan |
---|---|---|
Doctor Visit | 2,000 JPY (13.60 USD) | 7,000 KZT (14.70 USD) |
Specialist Visit | 5,000 JPY (34 USD) | 15,000 KZT (31.50 USD) |
Dentist Visit | 3,500 JPY (23.80 USD) | 10,000 KZT (21 USD) |
Eye Exam | 2,500 JPY (17 USD) | 5,000 KZT (10.50 USD) |
Mental Health Counseling | 4,000 JPY (27.20 USD) | 10,000 KZT (21 USD) |
Preventive Health Screening | 2,000 JPY (13.60 USD) | 5,000 KZT (10.50 USD) |
Physical Therapy | 2,500 JPY (17 USD) | 7,000 KZT (14.70 USD) |
Emergency Room Visit | 8,000 JPY (54.40 USD) | 15,000 KZT (31.50 USD) |
Hospital Stay Per Night | 15,000 JPY (102 USD) | 20,000 KZT (42 USD) |
Vaccinations | 1,500 JPY (10.20 USD) | 3,000 KZT (6.30 USD) |
Prescription Medication | 1,500 JPY (10.20 USD) | 2,000 KZT (4.20 USD) |
Over the Counter Medication | 800 JPY (5.44 USD) | 1,000 KZT (2.10 USD) |
Health Insurance Premiums | 50,000 JPY (340 USD) | 25,000 KZT (52.50 USD) |
Health Insurance Deductibles | 10,000 JPY (68 USD) | 5,000 KZT (10.50 USD) |
If you lived in Japan, instead of Kazakhstan, you would have to pay 2.70 times more for Health and Medical Treatment.
Indicators | Japan | Kazakhstan |
---|---|---|
Cosmetic Procedures | 20,000 JPY (136 USD) | 25,000 KZT (52.50 USD) |
Spa Treatment | 8,000 JPY (54.40 USD) | 10,000 KZT (21 USD) |
Manicure Pedicure Cost | 3,000 JPY (20.40 USD) | 3,000 KZT (6.30 USD) |
Optical Glasses Cost | 5,000 JPY (34 USD) | 15,000 KZT (31.50 USD) |
Contact Lenses Cost | 6,000 JPY (40.80 USD) | 10,000 KZT (21 USD) |
Haircuts | 2,000 JPY (13.60 USD) | 1,500 KZT (3.15 USD) |
Hair Coloring | 5,000 JPY (34 USD) | 5,000 KZT (10.50 USD) |
Shampoo Price | 400 JPY (2.72 USD) | 500 KZT (1.05 USD) |
Toothpaste Price | 250 JPY (1.70 USD) | 200 KZT (0.42 USD) |
If you lived in Japan, instead of Kazakhstan, you would have to pay 2.29 times more for Personal Care Items and Treatment.
Indicators | Japan | Kazakhstan |
---|---|---|
Pair of Nike Running Shoes | 12,000 JPY (81.60 USD) | 25,000 KZT (52.50 USD) |
Men's Shirt | 4,000 JPY (27.20 USD) | 7,000 KZT (14.70 USD) |
Women's Dress | 6,000 JPY (40.80 USD) | 15,000 KZT (31.50 USD) |
Summer Dress | 4,000 JPY (27.20 USD) | 8,000 KZT (16.80 USD) |
Men's Suit | 25,000 JPY (170 USD) | 80,000 KZT (168 USD) |
Men's Jeans | 6,000 JPY (40.80 USD) | 12,000 KZT (25.20 USD) |
Women's Jeans | 5,000 JPY (34 USD) | 10,000 KZT (21 USD) |
Men's Formal Shoes | 10,000 JPY (68 USD) | 20,000 KZT (42 USD) |
Women's Formal Shoes | 8,000 JPY (54.40 USD) | 18,000 KZT (37.80 USD) |
Men's Casual Shoes | 8,000 JPY (54.40 USD) | 15,000 KZT (31.50 USD) |
Women's Casual Shoes | 6,000 JPY (40.80 USD) | 12,000 KZT (25.20 USD) |
Underwear For Men | 1,000 JPY (6.80 USD) | 1,000 KZT (2.10 USD) |
Underwear For Women | 1,000 JPY (6.80 USD) | 1,000 KZT (2.10 USD) |
Socks For Men | 300 JPY (2.04 USD) | 500 KZT (1.05 USD) |
Socks For Women | 300 JPY (2.04 USD) | 500 KZT (1.05 USD) |
Wintercoat for Adults | 8,000 JPY (54.40 USD) | 25,000 KZT (52.50 USD) |
Sportswear | 5,000 JPY (34 USD) | 7,000 KZT (14.70 USD) |
If you lived in Japan, instead of Kazakhstan, you would have to pay 1.38 times more for Clothing and Footwear for Adults.
Indicators | Japan | Kazakhstan |
---|---|---|
Children's Jeans | 3,000 JPY (20.40 USD) | 5,000 KZT (10.50 USD) |
Children's Normal Sneakers | 4,000 JPY (27.20 USD) | 8,000 KZT (16.80 USD) |
Children's Winter Coat | 5,000 JPY (34 USD) | 15,000 KZT (31.50 USD) |
Daycare for Infant | 40,000 JPY (272 USD) | 30,000 KZT (63 USD) |
Daycare for Toddler | 35,000 JPY (238 USD) | 25,000 KZT (52.50 USD) |
Childcare for Sick Days | 2,000 JPY (13.60 USD) | 1,500 KZT (3.15 USD) |
Early Childhood Education Programs | 20,000 JPY (136 USD) | 20,000 KZT (42 USD) |
Extra Curricular Activities | 4,000 JPY (27.20 USD) | 3,000 KZT (6.30 USD) |
Summer Camp for Kids | 15,000 JPY (102 USD) | 10,000 KZT (21 USD) |
If you lived in Japan, instead of Kazakhstan, you would have to pay 3.53 times more for Childcare and kids clothing.
Indicators | Japan | Kazakhstan |
---|---|---|
PreSchool Fees | 30,000 JPY (204 USD) | 20,000 KZT (42 USD) |
Primary School Fees | 60,000 JPY (408 USD) | 40,000 KZT (84 USD) |
Secondary School Fees | 70,000 JPY (476 USD) | 50,000 KZT (105 USD) |
Private School Fees | 120,000 JPY (816 USD) | 80,000 KZT (168 USD) |
University Tuition Fees | 100,000 JPY (680 USD) | 60,000 KZT (126 USD) |
University Private Tuition Fees | 250,000 JPY (1,700 USD) | 150,000 KZT (315 USD) |
After School Activities | 7,000 JPY (47.60 USD) | 5,000 KZT (10.50 USD) |
Special Education Services | 8,000 JPY (54.40 USD) | 10,000 KZT (21 USD) |
Tutoring | 3,000 JPY (20.40 USD) | 3,000 KZT (6.30 USD) |
Textbooks Cost | 6,000 JPY (40.80 USD) | 2,000 KZT (4.20 USD) |
School Supplies | 3,000 JPY (20.40 USD) | 1,000 KZT (2.10 USD) |
If you lived in Japan, instead of Kazakhstan, you would have to pay 5.05 times more for school and education.
Indicators | Japan | Kazakhstan |
---|---|---|
Movie Ticket (Single) | 1,800 JPY (12.24 USD) | 1,500 KZT (3.15 USD) |
Theater Ticket (Single) | 2,500 JPY (17 USD) | 3,000 KZT (6.30 USD) |
Concert Ticket (Single) | 4,000 JPY (27.20 USD) | 5,000 KZT (10.50 USD) |
Sports Event Ticket (Single) | 3,500 JPY (23.80 USD) | 3,000 KZT (6.30 USD) |
Gym Membership | 6,000 JPY (40.80 USD) | 10,000 KZT (21 USD) |
Swimming Pool Access | 2,000 JPY (13.60 USD) | 5,000 KZT (10.50 USD) |
Museum Entry Ticket | 1,200 JPY (8.16 USD) | 1,000 KZT (2.10 USD) |
Zoo Entry Ticket | 1,500 JPY (10.20 USD) | 1,500 KZT (3.15 USD) |
Amusement Park Entry Ticket | 3,000 JPY (20.40 USD) | 3,000 KZT (6.30 USD) |
Bowling | 1,000 JPY (6.80 USD) | 2,000 KZT (4.20 USD) |
Mini Golf | 1,200 JPY (8.16 USD) | 1,500 KZT (3.15 USD) |
Video Games | 6,000 JPY (40.80 USD) | 6,000 KZT (12.60 USD) |
Streaming Services | 1,500 JPY (10.20 USD) | 2,500 KZT (5.25 USD) |
Outdoor Equipment Rental | 1,500 JPY (10.20 USD) | 2,000 KZT (4.20 USD) |
Theme Park Annual Pass | 15,000 JPY (102 USD) | 15,000 KZT (31.50 USD) |
If you lived in Japan, instead of Kazakhstan, you would have to pay 2.70 times more for entertainment, recreation and fun activities.
Indicators | Japan | Kazakhstan |
---|---|---|
Language Classes | 6,000 JPY (40.80 USD) | 5,000 KZT (10.50 USD) |
Parenting Classes | 3,000 JPY (20.40 USD) | 3,000 KZT (6.30 USD) |
Art Classes | 2,500 JPY (17 USD) | 3,000 KZT (6.30 USD) |
Fitness Classes | 2,000 JPY (13.60 USD) | 2,500 KZT (5.25 USD) |
Music Lessons | 4,000 JPY (27.20 USD) | 5,000 KZT (10.50 USD) |
Dance Lessons | 3,000 JPY (20.40 USD) | 4,000 KZT (8.40 USD) |
Reading Materials for Classes | 1,500 JPY (10.20 USD) | 1,000 KZT (2.10 USD) |
Educational Software | 4,000 JPY (27.20 USD) | 2,000 KZT (4.20 USD) |
If you lived in Japan, instead of Kazakhstan, you would have to pay 3.30 times more for Private Classes.
Indicators | Japan | Kazakhstan |
---|---|---|
Average Gross Monthly Salary | 400,000 JPY (2,720 USD) | 350,000 KZT (735 USD) |
Average Net Monthly Salary | 300,000 JPY (2,040 USD) | 250,000 KZT (525 USD) |
Minimum Wages | 33.33 JPY per hour (0.23 USD) | 3,333.33 KZT per hour (7 USD) |
Average Bonus | 40,000 JPY (272 USD) | 50,000 KZT (105 USD) |
Income Tax Rate | 0 to 10 % | 0 to 12 % |
Social Security Contributions | 15 % | 5 % |
Pension Contributions | 10 % | 7 % |
Cost of Living Index | 70 | 60 |
Median Household Income | 600,000 JPY (4,080 USD) | 400,000 KZT (840 USD) |
If you lived in Japan, you would earn 4.12 times more salary as compared to Kazakhstan.
Indicators | Japan | Kazakhstan |
---|---|---|
Legal Consultation Per Hour Rate | 10,000 JPY (68 USD) | 10,000 KZT (21 USD) |
Accounting Services Per Hour Rate | 8,000 JPY (54.40 USD) | 7,000 KZT (14.70 USD) |
IT Support Services Per Hour Rate | 7,000 JPY (47.60 USD) | 8,000 KZT (16.80 USD) |
Technician Services Per Hour Rate | 6,000 JPY (40.80 USD) | 6,000 KZT (12.60 USD) |
Professional Services cost 3.24 times more in Japan, as compared to Kazakhstan.
We hope you enjoyed the detailed guide on the cost of living comparsion between Japan and Kazakhstan.
For more side-by-side comparsion between Countries, States and Cities, you can use the search box above or click the links below.
The Comparedoo.com family sincerely appreciates your time with us. We look forward to seeing you on our other pages.