Cost of living in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 54% cheaper than in Kingston (Canada)
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| Food in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 60% cheaper than in Kingston (Canada) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Astana (Kazakhstan) | Kingston (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| 2,271 KZT (C$7) | C$15 | 55% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| 1,749 KZT (C$5.30) | C$9 | 42% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| 831 KZT (C$2.52) | C$5.74 | 56% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| 320 KZT (C$0.97) | C$2.61 | 63% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| 469 KZT (C$1.42) | C$3.53 | 60% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| 614 KZT (C$1.86) | C$3.57 | 48% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| 1,422 KZT (C$4.31) | C$9 | 53% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| 518 KZT (C$1.57) | C$4.00 | 61% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| 141 KZT (C$0.43) | C$3.05 | 86% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| 314 KZT (C$0.95) | C$4.24 | 78% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| 3,380 KZT (C$10) | C$16 | 37% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| 444 KZT (C$1.35) | C$2.41 | 44% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| 137 KZT (C$0.41) | C$2.23 | 81% |
| Housing in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 65% cheaper than in Kingston (Canada) | ||
| Astana (Kazakhstan) | Kingston (Canada) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 235,981 KZT (C$715) | C$1,996 | 64% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| 152,244 KZT (C$461) | C$1,244 | 63% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| 19,412 KZT (C$59) | C$220 | 73% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 152,020 KZT (C$461) | C$1,346 | 66% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| 101,470 KZT (C$307) | C$1,009 | 70% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| 12,998 KZT (C$39) | C$119 | 67% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| 4,611 KZT (C$14) | C$58 | 76% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| 108,625 KZT (C$329) | C$467 | 30% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 36,399 KZT (C$110) | C$171 | 36% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| 3,381 KZT (C$10) | C$13 | 21% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| 4,135 KZT (C$13) | C$22 | 42% |
| Clothes in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 19% more expensive than in Kingston (Canada) | ||
| Astana (Kazakhstan) | Kingston (Canada) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| 23,674 KZT (C$72) | C$63 | 14% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| 15,580 KZT (C$47) | C$38 | 25% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 36,112 KZT (C$109) | C$98 | 12% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| 37,100 KZT (C$112) | C$100 | 12% |
| Transportation in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 55% cheaper than in Kingston (Canada) | ||
| Astana (Kazakhstan) | Kingston (Canada) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| 6,411,260 KZT (C$19,421) | C$23,254 | 16% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| 166 KZT (C$0.50) | C$1.23 | 59% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| 7,681 KZT (C$23) | C$67 | 65% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| 1,761 KZT (C$5.33) | C$21 | 74% |
| Personal Care in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 43% cheaper than in Kingston (Canada) | ||
| Astana (Kazakhstan) | Kingston (Canada) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 1,227 KZT (C$3.72) | C$10 | 63% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| 2,311 KZT (C$7) | C$16 | 56% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| 5,000 KZT (C$15) | - | - |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| 1,022 KZT (C$3.09) | C$9 | 66% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| 813 KZT (C$2.46) | C$4.39 | 44% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| 890 KZT (C$2.70) | C$5.50 | 51% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| 368 KZT (C$1.11) | C$3.15 | 65% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| 633 KZT (C$1.92) | C$2.35 | 18% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| 4,130 KZT (C$13) | C$17 | 26% |
| Entertainment in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 40% cheaper than in Kingston (Canada) | ||
| Astana (Kazakhstan) | Kingston (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| 9,911 KZT (C$30) | C$47 | 36% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| 2,842 KZT (C$9) | C$26 | 67% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| 11,783 KZT (C$36) | C$96 | 63% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| 18,843 KZT (C$57) | C$86 | 33% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| 2,116 KZT (C$6) | C$8 | 16% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| 957 KZT (C$2.90) | C$4.75 | 39% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| 932 KZT (C$2.82) | C$7 | 57% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| 225,906 KZT (C$684) | C$544 | 26% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| 14 KZT (C$0.04) | C$0.51 | 92% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| 25,631 KZT (C$78) | C$51 | 51% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| 464 KZT (C$1.41) | C$12 | 88% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$5,800 in Kingston you would need to make just about C$2,686 (886,673 KZT) in Astana.