Cost of living in Astana, Kazakhstan vs Łódź, Poland
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Food | - 22% | |||
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Food in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 22% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,271 KZT (20 zł) | 26 zł | - 21% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,749 KZT (16 zł) | 19 zł | - 19% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 876 KZT (8 zł) | 8 zł | - 2% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 324 KZT (2.90 zł) | 2.89 zł | + 0% | |
12 eggs, large | 500 KZT (4.48 zł) | 10 zł | - 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 614 KZT (5.50 zł) | 7 zł | - 17% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,422 KZT (13 zł) | 12 zł | + 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 518 KZT (4.64 zł) | 3.69 zł | + 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 141 KZT (1.26 zł) | 2.31 zł | - 45% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 314 KZT (2.81 zł) | 3.22 zł | - 13% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,380 KZT (30 zł) | 27 zł | + 14% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 444 KZT (3.98 zł) | 4.73 zł | - 16% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 137 KZT (1.23 zł) | 2.66 zł | - 54% | |
Housing | - 25% | |||
Housing in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 25% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 235,981 KZT (2,114 zł) | 3,027 zł | - 30% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 152,244 KZT (1,364 zł) | 1,964 zł | - 31% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 19,412 KZT (174 zł) | 471 zł | - 63% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 152,020 KZT (1,362 zł) | 1,890 zł | - 28% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 101,470 KZT (909 zł) | 1,028 zł | - 12% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 12,998 KZT (116 zł) | 280 zł | - 58% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,611 KZT (41 zł) | 47 zł | - 13% | |
40” flat screen tv | 108,625 KZT (973 zł) | 1,541 zł | - 37% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 36,399 KZT (326 zł) | 403 zł | - 19% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,381 KZT (30 zł) | 21 zł | + 47% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4,135 KZT (37 zł) | 17 zł | + 115% | |
Clothes | + 5% | |||
Clothes in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 5% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 23,674 KZT (212 zł) | 246 zł | - 14% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 15,580 KZT (140 zł) | 118 zł | + 18% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 36,112 KZT (323 zł) | 310 zł | + 4% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 37,100 KZT (332 zł) | 350 zł | - 5% | |
Transportation | - 36% | |||
Transportation in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 36% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,411,260 KZT (57,429 zł) | 70,724 zł | - 19% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 166 KZT (1.49 zł) | 4.82 zł | - 69% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 7,681 KZT (69 zł) | 94 zł | - 27% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 1,761 KZT (16 zł) | 26 zł | - 39% | |
Personal Care | - 33% | |||
Personal Care in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 33% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,227 KZT (11 zł) | 16 zł | - 30% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,311 KZT (21 zł) | 28 zł | - 25% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 KZT (45 zł) | 101 zł | - 56% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,022 KZT (9 zł) | 17 zł | - 45% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 813 KZT (7 zł) | 11 zł | - 35% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 890 KZT (8 zł) | 10 zł | - 17% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 368 KZT (3.30 zł) | 5.13 zł | - 36% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 633 KZT (5.67 zł) | 8 zł | - 28% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,130 KZT (37 zł) | 36 zł | + 2% | |
Entertainment | + 12% | |||
Entertainment in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 12% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 9,911 KZT (89 zł) | 68 zł | + 31% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 2,842 KZT (25 zł) | 54 zł | - 53% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 11,783 KZT (106 zł) | 133 zł | - 20% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 18,843 KZT (169 zł) | 138 zł | + 23% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,116 KZT (19 zł) | 18 zł | + 7% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 957 KZT (9 zł) | 8 zł | + 2% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 932 KZT (8 zł) | 8 zł | + 3% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 225,906 KZT (2,024 zł) | 1,907 zł | + 6% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20 KZT (0.18 zł) | 0.30 zł | - 41% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 25,631 KZT (230 zł) | 119 zł | + 92% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 464 KZT (4.16 zł) | 14 zł | - 70% | |
TOTAL | - 20% |

These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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