- Cost of Living
- Kazakhstan
- Poland
- Astana
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Astana, Kazakhstan compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 4% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,608 KZT (26 zł) | 20 zł | + 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,832 KZT (18 zł) | 17 zł | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 601 KZT (6 zł) | 8 zł | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 316 KZT (3.17 zł) | 2.62 zł | + 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 415 KZT (4.17 zł) | 6 zł | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 378 KZT (3.80 zł) | 5.56 zł | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,125 KZT (11 zł) | 10 zł | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 457 KZT (4.60 zł) | 2.94 zł | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 140 KZT (1.41 zł) | 1.99 zł | - 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 251 KZT (2.52 zł) | 2.81 zł | - 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,806 KZT (28 zł) | 20 zł | + 41% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 361 KZT (3.63 zł) | 5.16 zł | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 126 KZT (1.27 zł) | 2.06 zł | - 38% | |
| Housing | - 6% | |||
| Housing in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 6% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 191,820 KZT (1,928 zł) | 2,325 zł | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 158,968 KZT (1,598 zł) | 1,671 zł | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 23,313 KZT (234 zł) | 519 zł | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 161,106 KZT (1,619 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 102,326 KZT (1,028 zł) | 844 zł | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 11,745 KZT (118 zł) | 275 zł | - 57% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 4,447 KZT (45 zł) | 47 zł | - 5% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 113,744 KZT (1,143 zł) | 1,789 zł | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 21,045 KZT (212 zł) | 419 zł | - 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,558 KZT (26 zł) | 20 zł | + 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,185 KZT (32 zł) | 16 zł | + 106% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 11% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 16,706 KZT (168 zł) | 275 zł | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 15,630 KZT (157 zł) | 113 zł | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 24,570 KZT (247 zł) | 282 zł | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 38,088 KZT (383 zł) | 297 zł | + 29% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 31% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,414,530 KZT (54,415 zł) | 65,000 zł | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 154 KZT (1.55 zł) | 5.23 zł | - 70% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 6,438 KZT (65 zł) | 75 zł | - 14% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 1,760 KZT (18 zł) | 26 zł | - 32% | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 32% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,098 KZT (11 zł) | 14 zł | - 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,250 KZT (23 zł) | 26 zł | - 13% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 5,146 KZT (52 zł) | 103 zł | - 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,005 KZT (10 zł) | 16 zł | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 594 KZT (5.97 zł) | 12 zł | - 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 761 KZT (8 zł) | 11 zł | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 432 KZT (4.34 zł) | 4.65 zł | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 503 KZT (5.05 zł) | 7 zł | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,182 KZT (32 zł) | 30 zł | + 7% | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 24% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,133 KZT (72 zł) | 63 zł | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,545 KZT (26 zł) | 44 zł | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,243 KZT (103 zł) | 126 zł | - 19% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 14,109 KZT (142 zł) | 90 zł | + 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,030 KZT (20 zł) | 16 zł | + 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,033 KZT (10 zł) | 6 zł | + 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 904 KZT (9 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 51% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 245,003 KZT (2,462 zł) | 2,040 zł | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 15 KZT (0.15 zł) | 0.29 zł | - 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 22,550 KZT (227 zł) | 108 zł | + 110% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 359 KZT (3.61 zł) | 13 zł | - 72% | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 508 prices entered by 38 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 8% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
7,500 zł
in Łódź
you would need to make just about 6,889 zł
(685,452 KZT)
in Astana.
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