Cost of living in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 66% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
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| Food | - 64% | |||
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| Food in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 64% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Astana | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,146 KZT (£3.18) | £13 | - 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,240 KZT (£3.32) | £6 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,050 KZT (£1.55) | £3.87 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 461 KZT (£0.68) | £1.20 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 841 KZT (£1.24) | £3.27 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 946 KZT (£1.40) | £1.99 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,294 KZT (£3.40) | £5.27 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 565 KZT (£0.84) | £2.27 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 176 KZT (£0.26) | £1.03 | - 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 304 KZT (£0.45) | £2.83 | - 84% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,114 KZT (£4.61) | £9 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 576 KZT (£0.85) | £1.79 | - 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 234 KZT (£0.35) | £1.34 | - 74% | |
| Housing | - 63% | |||
| Housing in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 63% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Astana | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 317,250 KZT (£470) | £953 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 232,201 KZT (£344) | £1,073 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 20,124 KZT (£30) | £297 | - 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 182,733 KZT (£270) | £702 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 152,209 KZT (£225) | £544 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 14,655 KZT (£22) | £125 | - 83% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,600 KZT (£7) | £25 | - 73% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 131,573 KZT (£195) | £418 | - 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 39,836 KZT (£59) | £129 | - 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,002 KZT (£5.92) | £7 | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,613 KZT (£8) | £13 | - 36% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 25% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Astana | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 31,167 KZT (£46) | £69 | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 20,130 KZT (£30) | £37 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 38,253 KZT (£57) | £99 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 50,393 KZT (£75) | £52 | + 43% | |
| Transportation | - 76% | |||
| Transportation in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 76% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Astana | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 7,152,790 KZT (£10,588) | £17,412 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 220 KZT (£0.33) | £1.52 | - 78% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 8,283 KZT (£12) | £67 | - 82% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 2,406 KZT (£3.56) | £18 | - 81% | |
| Personal Care | - 62% | |||
| Personal Care in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 62% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Astana | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,227 KZT (£1.82) | £2.31 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,147 KZT (£3.18) | £5.75 | - 45% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,314 KZT (£8) | £94 | - 92% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | £2.46 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,136 KZT (£1.68) | £1.57 | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,229 KZT (£1.82) | £4.18 | - 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 566 KZT (£0.84) | £2.17 | - 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 520 KZT (£0.77) | £1.68 | - 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,504 KZT (£5.19) | £13 | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 66% | |||
| Entertainment in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 66% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Astana | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 8,690 KZT (£13) | £61 | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,818 KZT (£4.17) | £13 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,988 KZT (£16) | £83 | - 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,065 KZT (£22) | £72 | - 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,261 KZT (£3.35) | £7 | - 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 999 KZT (£1.48) | £3.57 | - 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 805 KZT (£1.19) | £4.42 | - 73% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 219,102 KZT (£324) | £502 | - 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 14 KZT (£0.02) | £0.09 | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 25,049 KZT (£37) | £50 | - 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 584 KZT (£0.86) | £11 | - 92% | |
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TOTAL | - 66% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 17 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2025.
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