Cost of living in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 51% cheaper than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States)
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| Food | - 58% | |||
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| Food in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 58% cheaper than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
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| Astana | Memphis, Tennessee | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,292 KZT ($5.38) | $13 | - 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,810 KZT ($4.25) | $7 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 773 KZT ($1.81) | $2.68 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 315 KZT ($0.74) | $0.75 | - 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 564 KZT ($1.32) | $2.03 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 605 KZT ($1.42) | $3.59 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,440 KZT ($3.38) | $4.44 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 515 KZT ($1.21) | $3.19 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 161 KZT ($0.38) | $1.47 | - 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 288 KZT ($0.68) | $2.07 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,182 KZT ($7) | $14 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 440 KZT ($1.03) | $1.70 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 130 KZT ($0.31) | $1.91 | - 84% | |
| Housing | - 61% | |||
| Housing in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 61% cheaper than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
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| Astana | Memphis, Tennessee | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 248,727 KZT ($584) | $1,238 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 173,421 KZT ($407) | $933 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 19,221 KZT ($45) | $176 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 153,296 KZT ($360) | $989 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 110,892 KZT ($260) | $771 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 14,013 KZT ($33) | $96 | - 66% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,229 KZT ($10) | $50 | - 80% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 113,314 KZT ($266) | $303 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 39,836 KZT ($93) | $96 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,002 KZT ($9) | $11 | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,642 KZT ($13) | $20 | - 35% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 21% more expensive than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
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| Astana | Memphis, Tennessee | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 21,395 KZT ($50) | $42 | + 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 20,130 KZT ($47) | $33 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 36,661 KZT ($86) | $82 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 31,418 KZT ($74) | $103 | - 28% | |
| Transportation | - 51% | |||
| Transportation in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 51% cheaper than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
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| Astana | Memphis, Tennessee | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 7,152,790 KZT ($16,786) | $21,300 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 166 KZT ($0.39) | $1.00 | - 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 7,929 KZT ($19) | $48 | - 61% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 2,011 KZT ($4.72) | $12 | - 61% | |
| Personal Care | - 66% | |||
| Personal Care in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 66% cheaper than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
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| Astana | Memphis, Tennessee | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,227 KZT ($2.88) | $7 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,147 KZT ($5.04) | $8 | - 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,305 KZT ($12) | $131 | - 90% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | $5.89 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 855 KZT ($2.01) | $2.89 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 831 KZT ($1.95) | $4.96 | - 61% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 383 KZT ($0.90) | $3.10 | - 71% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 606 KZT ($1.42) | $1.56 | - 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,141 KZT ($10) | $17 | - 43% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 31% cheaper than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
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| Astana | Memphis, Tennessee | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 8,887 KZT ($21) | $44 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,898 KZT ($7) | $21 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,988 KZT ($26) | $140 | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,654 KZT ($37) | $56 | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,195 KZT ($5.15) | $10 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 944 KZT ($2.22) | $4.85 | - 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 888 KZT ($2.08) | $4.43 | - 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 219,102 KZT ($514) | $432 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 14 KZT ($0.03) | $0.11 | - 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 25,049 KZT ($59) | $32 | + 84% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 499 KZT ($1.17) | $7 | - 82% | |
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TOTAL | - 51% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 155 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2022.
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