- 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 (2,223 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 525 KZT (1,795 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 850 KZT (2,907 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 220 KZT (752 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 225 KZT (769 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 350 KZT (1,197 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 650 KZT (2,223 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 330 KZT (1,128 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 123 KZT (419 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | - 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 275 KZT (940 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,750 KZT (9,404 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 250 KZT (855 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | - 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 65 KZT (222 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 (361,321 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 67,995 KZT (232,519 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,058 KZT (24,135 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 25,228 KZT (86,269 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 20,000 KZT (68,393 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 6,559 KZT (22,430 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 4,750 KZT (16,243 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 200,000 KZT (683,931 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 11,000 KZT (37,616 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,700 KZT (9,233 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 750 KZT (2,565 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Shymkent (Kazakhstan) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 9,500 KZT (32,487 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 8,750 KZT (29,922 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,000 KZT (34,197 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 7,500 KZT (25,647 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 (5,095,287 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 160 KZT (547 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 5,000 KZT (17,098 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 (3,078 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,800 KZT (6,155 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 KZT (8,549 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 550 KZT (1,881 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 446 KZT (1,524 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 450 KZT (1,539 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 173 KZT (590 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 325 KZT (1,111 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,500 KZT (5,129 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Shymkent (Kazakhstan) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,750 KZT (9,404 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,500 KZT (11,969 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 6,000 KZT (20,518 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 7,500 KZT (25,647 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 825 KZT (2,821 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 675 KZT (2,308 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 425 KZT (1,453 Dinar) | - | - | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 14 KZT (46 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 9,000 KZT (30,777 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 350 KZT (1,197 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:
3.420
IQD
/
KZT
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1,010,000 Dinar
in Al `Amarah
you would need to make just about 709,858 Dinar
(207,582 KZT)
in Shymkent.
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