Cost of living in Semey (Kazakhstan) is 63% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 64% | |||
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| Food in Semey (Kazakhstan) is 64% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Semey | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,668 KZT (C$8) | C$20 | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,254 KZT (C$3.73) | C$10 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 674 KZT (C$2.00) | C$5.78 | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 405 KZT (C$1.20) | C$1.98 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 525 KZT (C$1.56) | C$4.18 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 652 KZT (C$1.94) | C$3.17 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 889 KZT (C$2.64) | C$10 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 494 KZT (C$1.47) | C$4.24 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 162 KZT (C$0.48) | C$3.76 | - 87% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 293 KZT (C$0.87) | C$3.41 | - 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,004 KZT (C$5.96) | C$19 | - 69% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 479 KZT (C$1.42) | C$2.48 | - 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 138 KZT (C$0.41) | C$1.93 | - 79% | |
| Housing | - 66% | |||
| Housing in Semey (Kazakhstan) is 66% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Semey | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 115,293 KZT (C$343) | C$2,136 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 65,692 KZT (C$195) | C$1,257 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 70,000 KZT (C$208) | C$124 | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 80,000 KZT (C$238) | C$1,120 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 70,000 KZT (C$208) | C$805 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 60,000 KZT (C$178) | C$66 | + 169% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,092 KZT (C$15) | C$54 | - 72% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 150,000 KZT (C$446) | C$311 | + 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 100,000 KZT (C$297) | C$97 | + 208% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,500 KZT (C$10) | C$10 | + 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,729 KZT (C$5.14) | C$25 | - 80% | |
| Clothes | - 44% | |||
| Clothes in Semey (Kazakhstan) is 44% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Semey | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 8,370 KZT (C$25) | C$60 | - 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 7,718 KZT (C$23) | C$39 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 19,411 KZT (C$58) | C$98 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 24,542 KZT (C$73) | C$117 | - 38% | |
| Transportation | - 70% | |||
| Transportation in Semey (Kazakhstan) is 70% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Semey | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,000,000 KZT (C$14,867) | C$22,942 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 113 KZT (C$0.33) | C$1.67 | - 80% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,107 KZT (C$9) | C$67 | - 86% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 71% | |||
| Personal Care in Semey (Kazakhstan) is 71% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Semey | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,200 KZT (C$3.57) | C$8 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,500 KZT (C$4.46) | C$22 | - 80% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,000 KZT (C$9) | C$77 | - 88% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,398 KZT (C$4.16) | C$6 | - 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 706 KZT (C$2.10) | C$3.85 | - 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 855 KZT (C$2.54) | C$4.33 | - 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 109 KZT (C$0.32) | C$3.16 | - 90% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 284 KZT (C$0.84) | C$2.46 | - 66% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,500 KZT (C$4.46) | C$20 | - 78% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Semey (Kazakhstan) is 46% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Semey | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,046 KZT (C$12) | C$51 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,637 KZT (C$4.87) | C$27 | - 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | C$135 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 9,983 KZT (C$30) | C$96 | - 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,500 KZT (C$4.46) | C$10 | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 500 KZT (C$1.49) | C$5.42 | - 73% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 538 KZT (C$1.60) | C$7 | - 76% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 293,335 KZT (C$872) | C$647 | + 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$0.83 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 7,000 KZT (C$21) | C$37 | - 44% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 583 KZT (C$1.73) | C$11 | - 84% | |
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TOTAL | - 63% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 70 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 07, 2022.
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