Cost of living in Kökshetaū, Kazakhstan compared to Anchorage, Alaska, United States
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| Food | - 71% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kökshetaū (Kazakhstan) is 71% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,750 KZT ($5.13) | $12 | - 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,100 KZT ($3.23) | $8 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 575 KZT ($1.69) | $4.67 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 175 KZT ($0.51) | $1.01 | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 230 KZT ($0.67) | $3.59 | - 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 600 KZT ($1.76) | $5.41 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 720 KZT ($2.11) | $8 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 363 KZT ($1.06) | $4.46 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 185 KZT ($0.54) | $2.35 | - 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 190 KZT ($0.56) | $1.88 | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,000 KZT ($5.87) | $14 | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 218 KZT ($0.64) | $2.65 | - 76% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 92 KZT ($0.27) | $3.04 | - 91% | |
| Housing | - 71% | |||
| Housing in Kökshetaū (Kazakhstan) is 71% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 200,000 KZT ($587) | $2,100 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 150,000 KZT ($440) | $1,683 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 30,000 KZT ($88) | $188 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 120,000 KZT ($352) | $1,183 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 80,000 KZT ($235) | $994 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 15,000 KZT ($44) | $171 | - 74% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 4,000 KZT ($12) | $76 | - 85% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 150,000 KZT ($440) | $336 | + 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 KZT ($44) | $102 | - 57% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,500 KZT ($7) | $14 | - 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,000 KZT ($9) | $16 | - 46% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Kökshetaū (Kazakhstan) is 13% more expensive than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | $42 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 15,000 KZT ($44) | $34 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | $72 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | $80 | - | |
| Transportation | - 63% | |||
| Transportation in Kökshetaū (Kazakhstan) is 63% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,000,000 KZT ($11,731) | $22,500 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 119 KZT ($0.35) | $0.69 | - 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 4,500 KZT ($13) | $60 | - 78% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $16 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Kökshetaū (Kazakhstan) is 17% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | $8 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $35 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | $160 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | $7 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | $3.46 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $5.18 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 250 KZT ($0.73) | $3.38 | - 78% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | $2.90 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | $21 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Kökshetaū (Kazakhstan) is 17% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | $46 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,000 KZT ($5.87) | $25 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $60 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | $63 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | $8 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | $4.04 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | $5.00 | - | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | $412 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.15 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | $66 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 200 KZT ($0.59) | $10 | - 94% | |
| TOTAL | - 58% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 385 prices entered by 67 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kökshetaū (Kazakhstan) is 58% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$6,100
in Anchorage, Alaska
you would need to make just about $2,548
(868,795 KZT)
in Kökshetaū.
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