Cost of living in Semey (Kazakhstan) is 58% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark)
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| Food | - 63% | |||
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| Food in Semey (Kazakhstan) is 63% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| Semey | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,668 KZT (kr34) | kr125 | - 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,254 KZT (kr16) | kr72 | - 78% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 674 KZT (kr9) | kr37 | - 77% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 405 KZT (kr5.16) | kr11 | - 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 525 KZT (kr7) | kr31 | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 652 KZT (kr8) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 889 KZT (kr11) | kr52 | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 494 KZT (kr6) | kr18 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 162 KZT (kr2.06) | kr11 | - 82% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 293 KZT (kr3.74) | kr13 | - 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,004 KZT (kr26) | kr81 | - 69% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 479 KZT (kr6) | kr19 | - 67% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 138 KZT (kr1.75) | - | - | |
| Housing | - 60% | |||
| Housing in Semey (Kazakhstan) is 60% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| Semey | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 115,293 KZT (kr1,469) | kr10,293 | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 65,692 KZT (kr837) | kr7,078 | - 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 70,000 KZT (kr892) | kr1,303 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 80,000 KZT (kr1,020) | kr6,025 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 70,000 KZT (kr892) | kr4,137 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 60,000 KZT (kr765) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,092 KZT (kr65) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 150,000 KZT (kr1,912) | kr3,019 | - 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 100,000 KZT (kr1,274) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,500 KZT (kr45) | kr52 | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,729 KZT (kr22) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 73% | |||
| Clothes in Semey (Kazakhstan) is 73% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| Semey | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 8,370 KZT (kr107) | kr781 | - 86% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 7,718 KZT (kr98) | kr237 | - 59% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 19,411 KZT (kr247) | kr597 | - 59% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 24,542 KZT (kr313) | kr1,050 | - 70% | |
| Transportation | - 64% | |||
| Transportation in Semey (Kazakhstan) is 64% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| Semey | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,000,000 KZT (kr63,722) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 113 KZT (kr1.43) | kr12 | - 88% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,107 KZT (kr40) | kr388 | - 90% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | kr266 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Semey (Kazakhstan) is 19% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| Semey | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,200 KZT (kr15) | kr58 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,500 KZT (kr19) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,000 KZT (kr38) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,398 KZT (kr18) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 706 KZT (kr9) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 855 KZT (kr11) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 109 KZT (kr1.39) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 284 KZT (kr3.62) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,500 KZT (kr19) | kr181 | - 89% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Semey (Kazakhstan) is 45% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| Semey | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,046 KZT (kr52) | kr380 | - 86% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,637 KZT (kr21) | kr219 | - 90% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 9,983 KZT (kr127) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,500 KZT (kr19) | kr73 | - 74% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 500 KZT (kr6) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 538 KZT (kr7) | kr33 | - 79% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 293,335 KZT (kr3,738) | kr2,962 | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 7,000 KZT (kr89) | kr255 | - 65% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 583 KZT (kr7) | kr47 | - 84% | |
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TOTAL | - 58% | ||
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These prices were last updated on April 17, 2025.
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