- Cost of Living
- Kazakhstan
- United Kingdom
- Astana
- Aberdeen
- Comparison
Cost of living in Astana, Kazakhstan compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 55% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,864 KZT (£4.49) | £15 | - 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,616 KZT (£3.89) | £5.50 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 578 KZT (£1.39) | £3.36 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 288 KZT (£0.69) | £0.80 | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 460 KZT (£1.11) | £2.15 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 481 KZT (£1.16) | £1.42 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,025 KZT (£2.47) | £4.91 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 405 KZT (£0.97) | £1.69 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 97 KZT (£0.23) | £0.84 | - 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 194 KZT (£0.47) | £1.64 | - 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,929 KZT (£7) | £7 | + 1% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 330 KZT (£0.79) | £1.80 | - 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 116 KZT (£0.28) | £0.86 | - 67% | |
| Housing | - 55% | |||
| Housing in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 55% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 248,547 KZT (£598) | £1,307 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 157,547 KZT (£379) | £1,091 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 19,748 KZT (£48) | £186 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 161,453 KZT (£389) | £686 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 92,380 KZT (£222) | £568 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 9,468 KZT (£23) | £154 | - 85% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 4,764 KZT (£11) | £22 | - 47% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 123,793 KZT (£298) | £351 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 19,301 KZT (£46) | £80 | - 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,498 KZT (£6) | £8 | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,182 KZT (£8) | £11 | - 32% | |
| Clothes | + 0% | |||
| Clothes in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 0% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 16,997 KZT (£41) | £67 | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 14,483 KZT (£35) | £32 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 23,095 KZT (£56) | £60 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 34,552 KZT (£83) | £64 | + 30% | |
| Transportation | - 64% | |||
| Transportation in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 64% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,927,050 KZT (£11,862) | £17,989 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 127 KZT (£0.31) | £1.14 | - 73% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 7,611 KZT (£18) | £60 | - 69% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 1,621 KZT (£3.90) | £18 | - 78% | |
| Personal Care | - 61% | |||
| Personal Care in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 61% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 921 KZT (£2.22) | £3.17 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,884 KZT (£4.54) | £5.88 | - 23% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 4,158 KZT (£10) | £73 | - 86% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 890 KZT (£2.14) | £2.55 | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 503 KZT (£1.21) | £1.49 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 633 KZT (£1.52) | £3.50 | - 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 375 KZT (£0.90) | £1.63 | - 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 443 KZT (£1.07) | £1.96 | - 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,393 KZT (£5.76) | £14 | - 58% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 38% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,652 KZT (£16) | £36 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,614 KZT (£6) | £18 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 9,678 KZT (£23) | £67 | - 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 13,854 KZT (£33) | £56 | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,088 KZT (£5.03) | £7 | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 923 KZT (£2.22) | £2.76 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 883 KZT (£2.13) | £3.65 | - 42% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 37,275 KZT (£90) | £122 | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 14 KZT (£0.03) | £0.04 | - 17% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 23,348 KZT (£56) | £37 | + 50% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 311 KZT (£0.75) | £9 | - 91% | |
| TOTAL | - 54% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 603 prices entered by 60 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 27, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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GBP
/
KZT
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Cost of living in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 54% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£3,700
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £1,718
(713,711 KZT)
in Astana.
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