- Cost of Living
- Kazakhstan
- Iraq
- Kökshetaū
- Abu Ghraib
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kökshetaū, Kazakhstan compared to Abu Ghraib, Iraq
Currency:
Food | ||||
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Food in Kökshetaū (Kazakhstan) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,750 KZT (6,317 Dinar) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,100 KZT (3,971 Dinar) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 575 KZT (2,076 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 175 KZT (632 Dinar) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | 230 KZT (830 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 600 KZT (2,166 Dinar) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 720 KZT (2,599 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 363 KZT (1,308 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 185 KZT (668 Dinar) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 190 KZT (686 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,000 KZT (7,219 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 218 KZT (785 Dinar) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 92 KZT (330 Dinar) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Kökshetaū (Kazakhstan) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 200,000 KZT (721,929 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 150,000 KZT (541,447 Dinar) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 30,000 KZT (108,289 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 120,000 KZT (433,158 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 80,000 KZT (288,772 Dinar) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 15,000 KZT (54,145 Dinar) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 4,000 KZT (14,439 Dinar) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | 150,000 KZT (541,447 Dinar) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 KZT (54,145 Dinar) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,500 KZT (9,024 Dinar) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,000 KZT (10,829 Dinar) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Kökshetaū (Kazakhstan) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 15,000 KZT (54,145 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | - | - | |
Transportation | - 55% | |||
Transportation in Kökshetaū (Kazakhstan) is 55% cheaper than in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,000,000 KZT (14,438,584 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 119 KZT (430 Dinar) | 557 Dinar | - 23% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 4,500 KZT (16,243 Dinar) | 90,000 Dinar | - 82% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Kökshetaū (Kazakhstan) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 250 KZT (902 Dinar) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Kökshetaū (Kazakhstan) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | 2,000 KZT (7,219 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 200 KZT (722 Dinar) | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 55% |

These prices were last updated on June 06, 2016.
Exchange rate:
3.610
IQD
/
KZT
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Cost of living in Kökshetaū (Kazakhstan) is 55% cheaper than in Abu Ghraib (Iraq)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
2,100,000 Dinar
in Abu Ghraib
you would need to make just about 949,671 Dinar
(263,093 KZT)
in Kökshetaū.
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