VanBasket Kazakhstan

Food Prices in Kazakhstan — August 2026

Updated: 1 August 2026

Current Index

vs World Average

-24%

Official (IMF + World Bank)

Real grocery prices

Price per unit in your currency

Prices known for 4 of 10 items — help fill the rest

Milk 1 L

open data

$1.95

+10% World (base = 100)
Eggs 12 pcs

open data

$1.77

-49% World (base = 100)
Chicken 1 kg

open data

$3.38

-43% World (base = 100)
Rice 1 kg

open data

$2.99

+32% World (base = 100)
Bread 500 g loaf
Water 1.5 L bottle
Cheese 1 kg
Tomatoes 1 kg
Potatoes 1 kg
Beer 0.5 L bottle

Monthly basket, 1 person

Directional: 4 milk + 2 eggs + 4 chicken + 4 rice

$36.82

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Data: WhereNext (CC BY 4.0, January 2026)

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Real purchases logged in this country (crowdsourced, local names)

Mayonnaise

Maheev

Small, Павлодар Қ.Ә. 6 Jun deal

1,595 ₸
BORJOMI

Borjomi · 0.5 l

Small, Павлодар Қ.Ә. 6 Jun

900 ₸
nabeghlavi

Nabeghlavi

Small, Павлодар Қ.Ә. 6 Jun deal

705 ₸
Творог

МолКом

Small, Павлодар Қ.Ә. 30 May

486 ₸
3 желания провансаль

Small, Павлодар Қ.Ә. 30 May

1,565 ₸
Батончик

Nutngo

Small, Павлодар Қ.Ә. 30 May deal

119 ₸
Иртышанка тандыр наны 500гр - Лепешка 500 - ИРТЫШАНКА

Small, Павлодар 4 May

200 ₸
Творог

Молочный бидончик

Small, Павлодар 4 May

827 ₸

Data: Open Food Facts — Open Prices (ODbL)

What this means for vanlife

Food in Kazakhstan is below the world average by 24%. Good for long-term van travel — grocery costs are noticeably lower than in most developed countries.

↑ Year-over-year change: +0% 2026

Index History

Index:

Based on World Bank ICP 2021, adjusted with IMF CPI

Compare with Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan

World (base = 100)

100

If you spend 100 at home:

100

Select home and destination countries to compare food costs

Similar Countries

Peru 75 -25%

Georgia 75 -25%

Brazil 78 -22%

Armenia 78 -22%

Tunisia 74 -26%

More countries in Asia

India 58.2 -41.8%

Nepal 61 -39%

Tajikistan 62 -38%

Myanmar 63 -37%

Bangladesh 65 -35%

Kyrgyzstan 65 -35%

FAQ

Is food expensive in Kazakhstan?

No, food in Kazakhstan is cheap. The VanBasket Index is 76 (world average = 100), meaning food is 24% below the global average — great for budget travel.

How much should I budget for food in Kazakhstan per month?

If the world average monthly food spend is $300, in Kazakhstan you can expect to spend around $228. This is based on the VanBasket Index of 76 (world = 100).

How does Kazakhstan compare to similar countries?

Kazakhstan has a VanBasket Index of 76. Similar or nearby countries: Peru, Georgia, Brazil.

How often is the food price data for Kazakhstan updated?

The index is updated monthly using IMF Consumer Price Index data. The baseline is from World Bank ICP 2021.

About the data: The VanBasket Index is based on World Bank ICP 2021 food price level data, adjusted monthly using IMF CPI. World average = 100. Index > 100 means food is more expensive than the global average. API for developers →

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