Cost of living in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 63% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark)
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Food | - 65% | |||
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Food in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 65% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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Astana | Aarhus | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,113 KZT (kr32) | kr131 | - 76% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,661 KZT (kr25) | kr77 | - 67% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 978 KZT (kr15) | kr38 | - 61% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 383 KZT (kr5.76) | kr11 | - 47% | |
12 eggs, large | 807 KZT (kr12) | kr29 | - 58% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 909 KZT (kr14) | kr21 | - 35% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,071 KZT (kr31) | kr40 | - 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 546 KZT (kr8) | kr17 | - 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 187 KZT (kr2.80) | kr11 | - 73% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 289 KZT (kr4.34) | kr8 | - 49% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,875 KZT (kr43) | kr72 | - 40% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 542 KZT (kr8) | kr21 | - 62% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 156 KZT (kr2.34) | kr13 | - 82% | |
Housing | - 59% | |||
Housing in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 59% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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Astana | Aarhus | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 271,234 KZT (kr4,073) | kr11,583 | - 65% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 191,967 KZT (kr2,883) | kr9,449 | - 69% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 18,328 KZT (kr275) | kr848 | - 68% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 153,296 KZT (kr2,302) | kr8,388 | - 73% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 126,682 KZT (kr1,902) | kr6,707 | - 72% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 14,013 KZT (kr210) | kr587 | - 64% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,423 KZT (kr66) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | 131,573 KZT (kr1,976) | kr2,600 | - 24% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 39,836 KZT (kr598) | kr552 | + 8% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,002 KZT (kr60) | kr61 | - 1% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,214 KZT (kr78) | kr131 | - 40% | |
Clothes | - 17% | |||
Clothes in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 17% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 31,167 KZT (kr468) | kr736 | - 36% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 20,130 KZT (kr302) | kr300 | + 1% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 43,470 KZT (kr653) | kr906 | - 28% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 50,393 KZT (kr757) | kr1,028 | - 26% | |
Transportation | - 77% | |||
Transportation in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 77% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 7,152,790 KZT (kr107,406) | kr286,083 | - 62% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 192 KZT (kr2.88) | kr14 | - 80% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 8,437 KZT (kr127) | kr613 | - 79% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 2,312 KZT (kr35) | kr320 | - 89% | |
Personal Care | - 51% | |||
Personal Care in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 51% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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Astana | Aarhus | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,227 KZT (kr18) | kr35 | - 47% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,147 KZT (kr32) | kr82 | - 61% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,314 KZT (kr80) | kr500 | - 84% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | kr37 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,136 KZT (kr17) | kr19 | - 11% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,229 KZT (kr18) | kr18 | + 4% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 598 KZT (kr9) | kr11 | - 18% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 520 KZT (kr8) | kr16 | - 50% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,504 KZT (kr53) | kr217 | - 76% | |
Entertainment | - 52% | |||
Entertainment in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 52% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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Astana | Aarhus | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 8,690 KZT (kr130) | kr369 | - 65% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 2,818 KZT (kr42) | kr219 | - 81% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,988 KZT (kr165) | kr698 | - 76% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,065 KZT (kr226) | kr637 | - 65% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,261 KZT (kr34) | kr86 | - 61% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 999 KZT (kr15) | kr48 | - 69% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 805 KZT (kr12) | kr47 | - 74% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 219,102 KZT (kr3,290) | kr3,682 | - 11% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 14 KZT (kr0.21) | kr0.94 | - 77% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 25,049 KZT (kr376) | kr196 | + 92% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 550 KZT (kr8) | kr50 | - 83% | |
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TOTAL | - 63% |

These prices were last updated on March 25, 2023.
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