Cost of living in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 55% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
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Food | - 58% | |||
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Food in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 58% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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Astana | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,292 KZT (£4.31) | £13 | - 66% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,810 KZT (£3.41) | £5.57 | - 39% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 773 KZT (£1.45) | £3.29 | - 56% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 315 KZT (£0.59) | £0.87 | - 32% | |
12 eggs, large | 564 KZT (£1.06) | £2.43 | - 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 605 KZT (£1.14) | £1.91 | - 41% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,440 KZT (£2.71) | £3.58 | - 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 515 KZT (£0.97) | £1.69 | - 43% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 161 KZT (£0.30) | £1.13 | - 73% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 288 KZT (£0.54) | £2.17 | - 75% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,182 KZT (£5.99) | £7 | - 14% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 440 KZT (£0.83) | £1.64 | - 50% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 130 KZT (£0.24) | £1.04 | - 76% | |
Housing | - 58% | |||
Housing in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 58% 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 | 248,727 KZT (£468) | £1,117 | - 58% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 173,421 KZT (£326) | £868 | - 62% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 19,221 KZT (£36) | £170 | - 79% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 153,296 KZT (£288) | £661 | - 56% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 110,892 KZT (£209) | £621 | - 66% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 14,013 KZT (£26) | £125 | - 79% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,229 KZT (£8) | £21 | - 63% | |
40” flat screen tv | 113,314 KZT (£213) | £386 | - 45% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 39,836 KZT (£75) | £110 | - 32% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,002 KZT (£8) | £7 | + 13% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,642 KZT (£11) | £12 | - 14% | |
Clothes | + 1% | |||
Clothes in Astana (Kazakhstan) is about the same as in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 21,395 KZT (£40) | £63 | - 36% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 20,130 KZT (£38) | £30 | + 26% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 36,661 KZT (£69) | £72 | - 4% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 31,418 KZT (£59) | £68 | - 13% | |
Transportation | - 67% | |||
Transportation in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 67% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 7,152,790 KZT (£13,459) | £17,932 | - 25% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 166 KZT (£0.31) | £1.25 | - 75% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 7,929 KZT (£15) | £65 | - 77% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 2,011 KZT (£3.78) | £11 | - 66% | |
Personal Care | - 50% | |||
Personal Care in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 50% 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 (£2.31) | £3.03 | - 24% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,147 KZT (£4.04) | £4.55 | - 11% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,305 KZT (£10) | £62 | - 84% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | £2.75 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 855 KZT (£1.61) | £1.32 | + 22% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 831 KZT (£1.56) | £3.71 | - 58% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 383 KZT (£0.72) | £1.73 | - 58% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 606 KZT (£1.14) | £1.61 | - 29% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,141 KZT (£8) | £13 | - 40% | |
Entertainment | - 38% | |||
Entertainment in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 38% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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Astana | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 8,887 KZT (£17) | £31 | - 46% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 2,898 KZT (£5.45) | £18 | - 70% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,988 KZT (£21) | £62 | - 67% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,654 KZT (£29) | £60 | - 51% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,195 KZT (£4.13) | £8 | - 48% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 944 KZT (£1.78) | £2.75 | - 35% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 888 KZT (£1.67) | £3.83 | - 56% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 219,102 KZT (£412) | £389 | + 6% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 14 KZT (£0.03) | £0.10 | - 74% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 25,049 KZT (£47) | £37 | + 29% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 499 KZT (£0.94) | £9 | - 90% | |
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TOTAL | - 55% |

These prices were last updated on May 25, 2022.
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