Cost of living in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 16% cheaper than in Akita (Japan)
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Food | - 43% | |||
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Food in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 43% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
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Astana | Akita | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,146 KZT (¥718) | ¥2,704 | - 73% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,240 KZT (¥749) | ¥901 | - 17% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,050 KZT (¥351) | ¥1,292 | - 73% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 461 KZT (¥154) | ¥186 | - 17% | |
12 eggs, large | 841 KZT (¥281) | ¥264 | + 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 946 KZT (¥316) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,294 KZT (¥767) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 565 KZT (¥189) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 176 KZT (¥59) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 304 KZT (¥102) | ¥300 | - 66% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,114 KZT (¥1,041) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 576 KZT (¥193) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 234 KZT (¥78) | - | - | |
Housing | + 0% | |||
Housing in Astana (Kazakhstan) is about the same as in Akita (Japan) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 317,250 KZT (¥106,104) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 232,201 KZT (¥77,660) | ¥85,000 | - 9% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 20,124 KZT (¥6,730) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 168,387 KZT (¥56,317) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 130,240 KZT (¥43,559) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 14,655 KZT (¥4,901) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,600 KZT (¥1,538) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | 131,573 KZT (¥44,005) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 39,836 KZT (¥13,323) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,002 KZT (¥1,338) | ¥750 | + 78% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,214 KZT (¥1,744) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Astana (Kazakhstan) is about the same as in Akita (Japan) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 31,167 KZT (¥10,424) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 20,130 KZT (¥6,732) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 38,253 KZT (¥12,794) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 50,393 KZT (¥16,854) | - | - | |
Transportation | - 12% | |||
Transportation in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 12% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 7,152,790 KZT (¥2,392,252) | ¥2,515,220 | - 5% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 222 KZT (¥74) | ¥161 | - 54% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 8,639 KZT (¥2,889) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 2,264 KZT (¥757) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Astana (Kazakhstan) is about the same as in Akita (Japan) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,227 KZT (¥410) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,147 KZT (¥718) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,314 KZT (¥1,777) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,136 KZT (¥380) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,229 KZT (¥411) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 598 KZT (¥200) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 520 KZT (¥174) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,504 KZT (¥1,172) | - | - | |
Entertainment | - 13% | |||
Entertainment in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 13% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
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Astana | Akita | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 8,690 KZT (¥2,906) | ¥5,000 | - 42% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 2,818 KZT (¥942) | ¥4,000 | - 76% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,988 KZT (¥3,675) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,065 KZT (¥5,039) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,261 KZT (¥756) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 999 KZT (¥334) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 805 KZT (¥269) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 219,102 KZT (¥73,279) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 14 KZT (¥5) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 25,049 KZT (¥8,378) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 584 KZT (¥195) | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 16% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 64 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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