- Cost of Living
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Cost of living in Turkestan, Kazakhstan compared to Akita, Japan
Currency:
Food | - 30% | |||
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Food in Turkestan (Kazakhstan) is 30% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 300 KZT (¥99) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 200 KZT (¥66) | ¥1,200 | - 95% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 300 KZT (¥99) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 100 KZT (¥33) | ¥168 | - 80% | |
12 eggs, large | 150 KZT (¥49) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 200 KZT (¥66) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 500 KZT (¥165) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 200 KZT (¥66) | ¥600 | - 89% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 100 KZT (¥33) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 100 KZT (¥33) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,000 KZT (¥330) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 200 KZT (¥66) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 50 KZT (¥16) | - | - | |
Housing | - 7% | |||
Housing in Turkestan (Kazakhstan) is 7% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | - | ¥82,500 | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 50,000 KZT (¥16,490) | ¥85,000 | - 81% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ¥15,000 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 30,000 KZT (¥9,894) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 4,000 KZT (¥1,319) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | 100,000 KZT (¥32,979) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,000 KZT (¥3,298) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Turkestan (Kazakhstan) is in Akita (Japan) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | ¥7,000 | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Turkestan (Kazakhstan) is in Akita (Japan) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | ¥158 | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 2,500 KZT (¥824) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Turkestan (Kazakhstan) is in Akita (Japan) | ||||
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 | 100 KZT (¥33) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Turkestan (Kazakhstan) is in Akita (Japan) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | ¥5,000 | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 KZT (¥330) | - | - | |
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.) | - | ¥550 | - | |
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 | - | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 16% |

These prices were last updated on June 05, 2017.
Exchange rate:
0.32979
JPY
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Cost of living in Turkestan (Kazakhstan) is 16% cheaper than in Akita (Japan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
¥227,000
in Akita
you would need to make just about ¥189,602
(574,915 KZT)
in Turkestan.
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