- Cost of Living
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- Aqtöbe
- Amol
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Cost of living in Aqtöbe, Kazakhstan compared to Amol, Iran

Currency:
Food | + 10% | |||
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Food in Aqtöbe (Kazakhstan) is 10% more expensive than in Amol (Iran) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,500 KZT (﷼ 193,275) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 850 KZT (﷼ 109,523) | ﷼ 45,000 | + 143% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 400 KZT (﷼ 51,540) | ﷼ 80,000 | - 36% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 250 KZT (﷼ 32,213) | ﷼ 12,000 | + 168% | |
12 eggs, large | 285 KZT (﷼ 36,712) | ﷼ 37,500 | - 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 300 KZT (﷼ 38,655) | ﷼ 20,000 | + 93% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 300 KZT (﷼ 38,655) | ﷼ 25,000 | + 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 91 KZT (﷼ 11,778) | ﷼ 20,000 | - 41% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 185 KZT (﷼ 23,837) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,000 KZT (﷼ 386,550) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 270 KZT (﷼ 34,790) | ﷼ 15,000 | + 132% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 35 KZT (﷼ 4,510) | ﷼ 7,500 | - 40% | |
Housing | + 9% | |||
Housing in Aqtöbe (Kazakhstan) is 9% more expensive than in Amol (Iran) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 130,000 KZT (﷼ 16,750,522) | ﷼ 5,000,000 | + 235% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 100,000 KZT (﷼ 12,885,017) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 15,000 KZT (﷼ 1,932,752) | ﷼ 1,200,000 | + 61% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 80,000 KZT (﷼ 10,308,013) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 50,000 KZT (﷼ 6,442,508) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 12,000 KZT (﷼ 1,546,202) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 4,600 KZT (﷼ 592,711) | ﷼ 800,000 | - 26% | |
40” flat screen TV | - | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,000 KZT (﷼ 128,850) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 129% | |||
Clothes in Aqtöbe (Kazakhstan) is 129% more expensive than in Amol (Iran) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 25,000 KZT (﷼ 3,221,254) | ﷼ 900,000 | + 258% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 15,000 KZT (﷼ 1,932,752) | ﷼ 750,000 | + 158% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 25,000 KZT (﷼ 3,221,254) | ﷼ 1,200,000 | + 168% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ﷼ 500,000 | - | |
Transportation | + 4% | |||
Transportation in Aqtöbe (Kazakhstan) is 4% more expensive than in Amol (Iran) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 7,500,000 KZT (﷼ 966,376,242) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 141 KZT (﷼ 18,168) | ﷼ 10,000 | + 82% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 59% | |||
Personal Care in Aqtöbe (Kazakhstan) is 59% more expensive than in Amol (Iran) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 300 KZT (﷼ 38,655) | ﷼ 20,000 | + 93% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ﷼ 20,000 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 615 KZT (﷼ 79,243) | ﷼ 70,000 | + 13% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,120 KZT (﷼ 144,312) | ﷼ 50,000 | + 189% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 800 KZT (﷼ 103,080) | ﷼ 15,000 | + 587% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 650 KZT (﷼ 83,753) | ﷼ 12,000 | + 598% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,000 KZT (﷼ 386,550) | ﷼ 60,000 | + 544% | |
Entertainment | + 122% | |||
Entertainment in Aqtöbe (Kazakhstan) is 122% more expensive than in Amol (Iran) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,000 KZT (﷼ 1,288,502) | ﷼ 200,000 | + 544% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 3,000 KZT (﷼ 386,550) | ﷼ 100,000 | + 287% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 20,000 KZT (﷼ 2,577,003) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 30,000 KZT (﷼ 3,865,505) | ﷼ 400,000 | + 866% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15,000 KZT (﷼ 1,932,752) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 600 KZT (﷼ 77,310) | ﷼ 35,000 | + 121% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 10 KZT (﷼ 1,289) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 12,500 KZT (﷼ 1,610,627) | ﷼ 100,000 | + 1511% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 420 KZT (﷼ 54,117) | ﷼ 20,000 | + 171% | |
TOTAL | + 29% |

These prices were last updated on January 12, 2018.
Exchange rate:
128.850
IRR
/
KZT
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Cost of living in Aqtöbe (Kazakhstan) is 29% more expensive than in Amol (Iran)
For example, you would need at least ﷼ 17,978,132
(139,527 KZT)
in Aqtöbe
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
﷼ 13,900,000
in Amol.
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