Cost of living in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 42% cheaper than in Abu Ghraib (Iraq)
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Food | - 12% | |||
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Food in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 12% cheaper than in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
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Astana | Abu Ghraib | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,146 KZT (6,250 Dinar) | 13,500 Dinar | - 54% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,240 KZT (6,525 Dinar) | 5,500 Dinar | + 19% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,050 KZT (3,058 Dinar) | 1,625 Dinar | + 88% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 461 KZT (1,343 Dinar) | 1,250 Dinar | + 7% | |
12 eggs, large | 841 KZT (2,449 Dinar) | 2,833 Dinar | - 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 946 KZT (2,754 Dinar) | 1,250 Dinar | + 120% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,294 KZT (6,682 Dinar) | 7,000 Dinar | - 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 565 KZT (1,644 Dinar) | 2,333 Dinar | - 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 176 KZT (513 Dinar) | 1,083 Dinar | - 53% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 304 KZT (886 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | - 11% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,114 KZT (9,069 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 576 KZT (1,677 Dinar) | 1,417 Dinar | + 18% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 234 KZT (681 Dinar) | 1,167 Dinar | - 42% | |
Housing | - 63% | |||
Housing in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 63% cheaper than in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
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Astana | Abu Ghraib | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 317,250 KZT (923,983 Dinar) | 2,250,000 Dinar | - 59% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 232,201 KZT (676,280 Dinar) | 800,000 Dinar | - 15% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 20,124 KZT (58,610 Dinar) | 260,000 Dinar | - 77% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 168,387 KZT (490,423 Dinar) | 866,667 Dinar | - 43% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 130,240 KZT (379,321 Dinar) | 650,000 Dinar | - 42% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 14,655 KZT (42,682 Dinar) | 230,000 Dinar | - 81% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,600 KZT (13,396 Dinar) | 92,500 Dinar | - 86% | |
40” flat screen tv | 131,573 KZT (383,203 Dinar) | 600,000 Dinar | - 36% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 39,836 KZT (116,021 Dinar) | 300,000 Dinar | - 61% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,002 KZT (11,655 Dinar) | 8,500 Dinar | + 37% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,214 KZT (15,186 Dinar) | 50,000 Dinar | - 70% | |
Clothes | + 10% | |||
Clothes in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 10% more expensive than in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 31,167 KZT (90,773 Dinar) | 45,000 Dinar | + 102% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 20,130 KZT (58,628 Dinar) | 72,500 Dinar | - 19% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 38,253 KZT (111,411 Dinar) | 95,000 Dinar | + 17% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 50,393 KZT (146,767 Dinar) | 70,000 Dinar | + 110% | |
Transportation | - 59% | |||
Transportation in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 59% cheaper than in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 7,152,790 KZT (20,832,334 Dinar) | 24,000,000 Dinar | - 13% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 222 KZT (648 Dinar) | 613 Dinar | + 6% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 8,639 KZT (25,160 Dinar) | 90,000 Dinar | - 72% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 2,264 KZT (6,594 Dinar) | 10,427 Dinar | - 37% | |
Personal Care | - 1% | |||
Personal Care in Astana (Kazakhstan) is about the same as in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
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Astana | Abu Ghraib | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,227 KZT (3,573 Dinar) | 3,200 Dinar | + 12% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,147 KZT (6,252 Dinar) | 2,700 Dinar | + 132% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,314 KZT (15,478 Dinar) | 26,667 Dinar | - 42% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 4,600 Dinar | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,136 KZT (3,308 Dinar) | 2,500 Dinar | + 32% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,229 KZT (3,579 Dinar) | 4,650 Dinar | - 23% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 598 KZT (1,741 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 13% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 520 KZT (1,515 Dinar) | 3,417 Dinar | - 56% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,504 KZT (10,204 Dinar) | 8,667 Dinar | + 18% | |
Entertainment | + 1% | |||
Entertainment in Astana (Kazakhstan) is about the same as in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
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Astana | Abu Ghraib | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 8,690 KZT (25,308 Dinar) | 31,000 Dinar | - 18% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 2,818 KZT (8,207 Dinar) | 22,500 Dinar | - 64% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,988 KZT (32,002 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 7% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,065 KZT (43,877 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,261 KZT (6,587 Dinar) | 3,750 Dinar | + 76% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 999 KZT (2,910 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | - 3% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 805 KZT (2,344 Dinar) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 219,102 KZT (638,129 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 14 KZT (41 Dinar) | 50 Dinar | - 17% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 25,049 KZT (72,956 Dinar) | 35,000 Dinar | + 108% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 584 KZT (1,700 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | - 43% | |
TOTAL | - 42% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 48 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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