- Cost of Living
- Kazakhstan
- Iraq
- Shymkent
- Al `Amarah
- Comparison
Cost of living in Shymkent, Kazakhstan compared to Al `Amarah, Iraq
Currency:
| Food | - 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Shymkent (Kazakhstan) is 30% cheaper than in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 650 KZT (2,286 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 525 KZT (1,847 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 850 KZT (2,990 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 220 KZT (774 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 225 KZT (791 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 350 KZT (1,231 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 650 KZT (2,286 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 330 KZT (1,161 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 123 KZT (431 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | - 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 275 KZT (967 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,750 KZT (9,673 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 250 KZT (879 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 65 KZT (229 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 89% | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Shymkent (Kazakhstan) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 105,660 KZT (371,662 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 67,995 KZT (239,174 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,058 KZT (24,826 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 25,228 KZT (88,738 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 20,000 KZT (70,351 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 6,559 KZT (23,072 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 4,750 KZT (16,708 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 200,000 KZT (703,506 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 11,000 KZT (38,693 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,700 KZT (9,497 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 750 KZT (2,638 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Shymkent (Kazakhstan) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 9,500 KZT (33,417 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 8,750 KZT (30,778 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,000 KZT (35,175 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 7,500 KZT (26,381 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Shymkent (Kazakhstan) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,490,000 KZT (5,241,117 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 160 KZT (563 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 5,000 KZT (17,588 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Shymkent (Kazakhstan) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 900 KZT (3,166 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,800 KZT (6,332 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 KZT (8,794 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 550 KZT (1,935 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 446 KZT (1,567 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 450 KZT (1,583 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 173 KZT (607 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 325 KZT (1,143 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,500 KZT (5,276 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Shymkent (Kazakhstan) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,750 KZT (9,673 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,500 KZT (12,311 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 6,000 KZT (21,105 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 7,500 KZT (26,381 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 825 KZT (2,902 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 675 KZT (2,374 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 425 KZT (1,495 Dinar) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 14 KZT (47 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 9,000 KZT (31,658 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 350 KZT (1,231 Dinar) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 30% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 05, 2016.
Exchange rate:
3.518
IQD
/
KZT
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Cost of living in Shymkent (Kazakhstan) is 30% cheaper than in Al `Amarah (Iraq)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
1,110,000 Dinar
in Al `Amarah
you would need to make just about 776,354 Dinar
(220,710 KZT)
in Shymkent.
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