- Cost of Living
- Kazakhstan
- Japan
- Taraz
- Akita
- Comparison
Cost of living in Taraz, Kazakhstan vs Akita, Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Taraz (Kazakhstan) is 18% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,667 KZT (¥1,368) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 2,300 KZT (¥674) | ¥1,200 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 438 KZT (¥128) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 313 KZT (¥92) | ¥168 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 296 KZT (¥87) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 350 KZT (¥103) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 KZT (¥176) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 483 KZT (¥142) | ¥600 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 583 KZT (¥171) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 210 KZT (¥62) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,850 KZT (¥1,422) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 383 KZT (¥112) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 300 KZT (¥88) | - | - | |
| Housing | - 26% | |||
| Housing in Taraz (Kazakhstan) is 26% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 105,000 KZT (¥30,777) | ¥82,500 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 100,000 KZT (¥29,311) | ¥85,000 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 10,000 KZT (¥2,931) | ¥15,000 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 80,000 KZT (¥23,449) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 40,000 KZT (¥11,725) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 6,000 KZT (¥1,759) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 3,000 KZT (¥879) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 40,000 KZT (¥11,725) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 17,000 KZT (¥4,983) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,500 KZT (¥440) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Taraz (Kazakhstan) is 6% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 17,000 KZT (¥4,983) | ¥7,000 | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 10,667 KZT (¥3,127) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 22,000 KZT (¥6,449) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 45,000 KZT (¥13,190) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Taraz (Kazakhstan) is 17% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,000,000 KZT (¥293,114) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 150 KZT (¥44) | ¥158 | - 72% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 6,000 KZT (¥1,759) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Taraz (Kazakhstan) is in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,280 KZT (¥375) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,000 KZT (¥586) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 320 KZT (¥94) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 425 KZT (¥125) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 780 KZT (¥229) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 280 KZT (¥82) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 530 KZT (¥155) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 500 KZT (¥147) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Taraz (Kazakhstan) is 20% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,000 KZT (¥1,172) | ¥5,000 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,400 KZT (¥410) | - | - | |
| 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 | 15,000 KZT (¥4,397) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ¥550 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 9 KZT (¥3) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | ¥463 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 15 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.29311
JPY
/
KZT
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Cost of living in Taraz (Kazakhstan) is 20% cheaper than in Akita (Japan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
¥249,000
in Akita
you would need to make just about ¥200,433
(683,807 KZT)
in Taraz.
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