Cost of living in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 47% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 57% | |||
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| Food in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 57% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Astana | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,113 KZT (C$6) | C$20 | - 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,661 KZT (C$5.09) | C$10 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 978 KZT (C$3.00) | C$5.78 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 383 KZT (C$1.17) | C$1.98 | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 807 KZT (C$2.47) | C$4.18 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 909 KZT (C$2.78) | C$3.17 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,071 KZT (C$6) | C$10 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 546 KZT (C$1.67) | C$4.24 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 187 KZT (C$0.57) | C$3.76 | - 85% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 289 KZT (C$0.89) | C$3.41 | - 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,875 KZT (C$9) | C$19 | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 542 KZT (C$1.66) | C$2.48 | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 156 KZT (C$0.48) | C$1.93 | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 55% | |||
| Housing in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 55% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Astana | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 271,234 KZT (C$831) | C$2,136 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 191,967 KZT (C$588) | C$1,257 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 18,328 KZT (C$56) | C$124 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 153,296 KZT (C$470) | C$1,120 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 126,682 KZT (C$388) | C$805 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 14,013 KZT (C$43) | C$66 | - 35% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,423 KZT (C$14) | C$54 | - 75% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 131,573 KZT (C$403) | C$311 | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 39,836 KZT (C$122) | C$97 | + 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,002 KZT (C$12) | C$10 | + 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,214 KZT (C$16) | C$25 | - 37% | |
| Clothes | + 49% | |||
| Clothes in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 49% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Astana | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 31,167 KZT (C$95) | C$60 | + 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 20,130 KZT (C$62) | C$39 | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 38,253 KZT (C$117) | C$98 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 50,393 KZT (C$154) | C$117 | + 32% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 48% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Astana | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 7,152,790 KZT (C$21,908) | C$22,942 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 193 KZT (C$0.59) | C$1.67 | - 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 8,437 KZT (C$26) | C$67 | - 61% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 2,244 KZT (C$7) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 49% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Astana | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,227 KZT (C$3.76) | C$8 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,147 KZT (C$7) | C$22 | - 70% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,314 KZT (C$16) | C$77 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | C$6 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,136 KZT (C$3.48) | C$3.85 | - 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,229 KZT (C$3.76) | C$4.33 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 598 KZT (C$1.83) | C$3.16 | - 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 520 KZT (C$1.59) | C$2.46 | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,504 KZT (C$11) | C$20 | - 46% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 42% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Astana | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 8,690 KZT (C$27) | C$51 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,818 KZT (C$9) | C$27 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,988 KZT (C$34) | C$135 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,065 KZT (C$46) | C$96 | - 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,261 KZT (C$7) | C$10 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 999 KZT (C$3.06) | C$5.42 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 805 KZT (C$2.47) | C$7 | - 62% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 219,102 KZT (C$671) | C$647 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 14 KZT (C$0.04) | C$0.24 | - 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 25,049 KZT (C$77) | C$37 | + 107% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 550 KZT (C$1.69) | C$11 | - 85% | |
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TOTAL | - 47% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 91 prices entered by 17 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2023.
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