- Cost of Living
- Kazakhstan
- United Kingdom
- Astana
- Aberdeen
- Comparison
Cost of living in Astana, Kazakhstan compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 54% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,061 KZT (£4.70) | £15 | - 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,814 KZT (£4.14) | £5.50 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 606 KZT (£1.38) | £3.42 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 300 KZT (£0.68) | £0.83 | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 442 KZT (£1.01) | £2.15 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 418 KZT (£0.95) | £1.37 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,175 KZT (£2.68) | £4.69 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 445 KZT (£1.01) | £1.77 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 119 KZT (£0.27) | £0.79 | - 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 215 KZT (£0.49) | £1.64 | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,240 KZT (£7) | £7 | + 6% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 361 KZT (£0.82) | £1.76 | - 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 118 KZT (£0.27) | £0.79 | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 58% | |||
| Housing in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 58% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 213,404 KZT (£486) | £1,307 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 158,280 KZT (£361) | £1,091 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 20,623 KZT (£47) | £181 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 158,019 KZT (£360) | £686 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 96,250 KZT (£219) | £568 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 10,971 KZT (£25) | £117 | - 79% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 4,802 KZT (£11) | £22 | - 49% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 113,776 KZT (£259) | £356 | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 20,818 KZT (£47) | £79 | - 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,604 KZT (£5.94) | £8 | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,686 KZT (£8) | £12 | - 32% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 2% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 17,013 KZT (£39) | £67 | - 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 15,089 KZT (£34) | £32 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 28,351 KZT (£65) | £60 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 38,900 KZT (£89) | £64 | + 39% | |
| Transportation | - 66% | |||
| Transportation in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 66% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,045,630 KZT (£11,502) | £17,989 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 135 KZT (£0.31) | £1.16 | - 74% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 7,214 KZT (£16) | £60 | - 73% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 1,605 KZT (£3.66) | £18 | - 79% | |
| Personal Care | - 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 56% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,156 KZT (£2.64) | £3.17 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,015 KZT (£4.59) | £4.75 | - 3% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 5,395 KZT (£12) | £61 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 936 KZT (£2.13) | £2.66 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 628 KZT (£1.43) | £1.39 | + 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 732 KZT (£1.67) | £3.14 | - 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 323 KZT (£0.74) | £1.63 | - 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 528 KZT (£1.20) | £1.71 | - 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,722 KZT (£6) | £14 | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 23% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,147 KZT (£16) | £37 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,506 KZT (£5.71) | £18 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 9,022 KZT (£21) | £71 | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 14,114 KZT (£32) | £56 | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,188 KZT (£4.99) | £8 | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,000 KZT (£2.28) | £2.76 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 868 KZT (£1.98) | £4.16 | - 52% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 283,854 KZT (£647) | £420 | + 54% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 50 KZT (£0.11) | £0.04 | + 185% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 25,463 KZT (£58) | £37 | + 55% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 343 KZT (£0.78) | £9 | - 91% | |
| TOTAL | - 52% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 510 prices entered by 51 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.00228
GBP
/
KZT
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Cost of living in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 52% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£3,900
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £1,872
(821,095 KZT)
in Astana.
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