- Cost of Living
- Kazakhstan
- Japan
- Taraz
- Akita
- Comparison
Cost of living in Taraz, Kazakhstan compared to Akita, Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Taraz (Kazakhstan) is 17% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,667 KZT (¥1,433) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 2,300 KZT (¥706) | ¥1,200 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 438 KZT (¥134) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 313 KZT (¥96) | ¥168 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 296 KZT (¥91) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 350 KZT (¥108) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 KZT (¥184) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 483 KZT (¥148) | ¥600 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 583 KZT (¥179) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 210 KZT (¥65) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,850 KZT (¥1,490) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 383 KZT (¥118) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 300 KZT (¥92) | - | - | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in Taraz (Kazakhstan) is 25% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 105,000 KZT (¥32,251) | ¥82,500 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 100,000 KZT (¥30,716) | ¥85,000 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 10,000 KZT (¥3,072) | ¥15,000 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 80,000 KZT (¥24,572) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 40,000 KZT (¥12,286) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 6,000 KZT (¥1,843) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 3,000 KZT (¥921) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 40,000 KZT (¥12,286) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 17,000 KZT (¥5,222) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,500 KZT (¥461) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Taraz (Kazakhstan) is 5% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 17,000 KZT (¥5,222) | ¥7,000 | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 10,667 KZT (¥3,276) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 22,000 KZT (¥6,757) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 45,000 KZT (¥13,822) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Taraz (Kazakhstan) is 16% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,000,000 KZT (¥307,156) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 150 KZT (¥46) | ¥158 | - 71% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 6,000 KZT (¥1,843) | - | - | |
| 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 (¥393) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,000 KZT (¥614) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 320 KZT (¥98) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 425 KZT (¥131) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 780 KZT (¥240) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 280 KZT (¥86) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 530 KZT (¥163) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 500 KZT (¥154) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Taraz (Kazakhstan) is 19% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,000 KZT (¥1,229) | ¥5,000 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,400 KZT (¥430) | - | - | |
| 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 (¥4,607) | - | - | |
| 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 | - 19% | |||
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:
0.30716
JPY
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Cost of living in Taraz (Kazakhstan) is 19% cheaper than in Akita (Japan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
¥259,000
in Akita
you would need to make just about ¥210,229
(684,438 KZT)
in Taraz.
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