Cost of living in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 48% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark)
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Food | - 56% | |||
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Food in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 56% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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Astana | Aalborg | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,146 KZT (kr29) | kr125 | - 76% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,240 KZT (kr31) | kr72 | - 57% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,050 KZT (kr14) | kr37 | - 61% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 461 KZT (kr6) | kr11 | - 41% | |
12 eggs, large | 841 KZT (kr12) | kr31 | - 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 946 KZT (kr13) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,294 KZT (kr31) | kr52 | - 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 565 KZT (kr8) | kr18 | - 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 176 KZT (kr2.42) | kr11 | - 79% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 304 KZT (kr4.17) | kr13 | - 68% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,114 KZT (kr43) | kr81 | - 48% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 576 KZT (kr8) | kr19 | - 58% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 234 KZT (kr3.21) | - | - | |
Housing | - 45% | |||
Housing in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 45% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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Astana | Aalborg | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 317,250 KZT (kr4,355) | kr10,293 | - 58% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 232,201 KZT (kr3,187) | kr7,078 | - 55% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 20,124 KZT (kr276) | kr1,303 | - 79% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 182,733 KZT (kr2,508) | kr6,025 | - 58% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 152,209 KZT (kr2,089) | kr4,137 | - 49% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 14,655 KZT (kr201) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,600 KZT (kr63) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | 131,573 KZT (kr1,806) | kr3,019 | - 40% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 39,836 KZT (kr547) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,002 KZT (kr55) | kr52 | + 6% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,613 KZT (kr77) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 23% | |||
Clothes in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 23% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 31,167 KZT (kr428) | kr781 | - 45% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 20,130 KZT (kr276) | kr237 | + 16% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 38,253 KZT (kr525) | kr597 | - 12% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 50,393 KZT (kr692) | kr1,050 | - 34% | |
Transportation | - 59% | |||
Transportation in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 59% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 7,152,790 KZT (kr98,181) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 220 KZT (kr3.02) | kr12 | - 75% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 8,283 KZT (kr114) | kr388 | - 71% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 2,416 KZT (kr33) | kr266 | - 88% | |
Personal Care | - 17% | |||
Personal Care in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 17% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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Astana | Aalborg | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,227 KZT (kr17) | kr58 | - 71% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,147 KZT (kr29) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,314 KZT (kr73) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,136 KZT (kr16) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,229 KZT (kr17) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 566 KZT (kr8) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 520 KZT (kr7) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,504 KZT (kr48) | kr181 | - 73% | |
Entertainment | - 33% | |||
Entertainment in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 33% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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Astana | Aalborg | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 8,690 KZT (kr119) | kr380 | - 69% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 2,818 KZT (kr39) | kr219 | - 82% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,988 KZT (kr151) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,065 KZT (kr207) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,261 KZT (kr31) | kr73 | - 58% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 999 KZT (kr14) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 805 KZT (kr11) | kr33 | - 67% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 219,102 KZT (kr3,007) | kr2,962 | + 2% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 14 KZT (kr0.19) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 25,049 KZT (kr344) | kr255 | + 35% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 584 KZT (kr8) | kr47 | - 83% | |
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TOTAL | - 48% |

These prices were last updated on March 24, 2025.
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