Cost of living in Astana, Kazakhstan vs Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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| Food | - 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 59% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,320 KZT (£4.72) | £12 | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,635 KZT (£3.33) | £5.43 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 621 KZT (£1.26) | £3.30 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 325 KZT (£0.66) | £0.93 | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 405 KZT (£0.82) | £2.39 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 531 KZT (£1.08) | £1.96 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,231 KZT (£2.50) | £3.47 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 416 KZT (£0.85) | £1.71 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 135 KZT (£0.27) | £1.30 | - 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 257 KZT (£0.52) | £2.12 | - 75% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,876 KZT (£5.85) | £7 | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 354 KZT (£0.72) | £1.64 | - 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 124 KZT (£0.25) | £1.11 | - 77% | |
| Housing | - 59% | |||
| Housing in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 59% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 244,902 KZT (£498) | £1,100 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 146,713 KZT (£299) | £870 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 23,043 KZT (£47) | £170 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 147,845 KZT (£301) | £599 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 93,574 KZT (£190) | £624 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 9,379 KZT (£19) | £126 | - 85% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,500 KZT (£9) | £21 | - 57% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 115,249 KZT (£235) | £386 | - 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 22,474 KZT (£46) | £107 | - 57% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,775 KZT (£5.65) | £6 | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,827 KZT (£8) | £12 | - 37% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 9% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 19,509 KZT (£40) | £62 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 15,343 KZT (£31) | £30 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 28,965 KZT (£59) | £66 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 35,234 KZT (£72) | £69 | + 4% | |
| Transportation | - 72% | |||
| Transportation in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 72% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,571,470 KZT (£11,338) | £18,131 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 153 KZT (£0.31) | £1.24 | - 75% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 6,236 KZT (£13) | £66 | - 81% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 1,818 KZT (£3.70) | £15 | - 75% | |
| Personal Care | - 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 49% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,156 KZT (£2.35) | £2.95 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,180 KZT (£4.44) | £4.55 | - 2% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,276 KZT (£11) | £62 | - 83% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,022 KZT (£2.08) | £2.75 | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 638 KZT (£1.30) | £1.30 | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 759 KZT (£1.54) | £3.71 | - 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 508 KZT (£1.03) | £1.73 | - 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 539 KZT (£1.10) | £1.64 | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,544 KZT (£7) | £13 | - 44% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 36% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,697 KZT (£16) | £33 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,505 KZT (£5.10) | £18 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,486 KZT (£21) | £66 | - 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,188 KZT (£31) | £58 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,047 KZT (£4.17) | £8 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,004 KZT (£2.04) | £2.90 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 935 KZT (£1.90) | £3.86 | - 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 236,535 KZT (£481) | £389 | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 14 KZT (£0.03) | £0.10 | - 71% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 25,838 KZT (£53) | £36 | + 44% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 365 KZT (£0.74) | £9 | - 92% | |
| TOTAL | - 57% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 176 prices entered by 34 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 16, 2020.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £3,200 in Aberdeen you would need to make just about £1,390 (682,868 KZT) in Astana.
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