Cost of living in Astana, Kazakhstan vs Mendoza, Argentina
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| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 14% cheaper than in Mendoza (Argentina) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,271 KZT (ARS $488) | ARS $832 | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,749 KZT (ARS $376) | ARS $483 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 876 KZT (ARS $188) | ARS $150 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 324 KZT (ARS $70) | ARS $68 | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 500 KZT (ARS $108) | ARS $141 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 614 KZT (ARS $132) | ARS $68 | + 95% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,422 KZT (ARS $306) | ARS $225 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 518 KZT (ARS $111) | ARS $80 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 141 KZT (ARS $30) | ARS $40 | - 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 314 KZT (ARS $67) | ARS $64 | + 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,380 KZT (ARS $727) | ARS $235 | + 209% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 444 KZT (ARS $96) | ARS $136 | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 137 KZT (ARS $29) | ARS $44 | - 34% | |
| Housing | + 43% | |||
| Housing in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 43% more expensive than in Mendoza (Argentina) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 235,981 KZT (ARS $50,749) | ARS $28,377 | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 152,244 KZT (ARS $32,741) | ARS $16,609 | + 97% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 19,412 KZT (ARS $4,175) | ARS $3,881 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 152,020 KZT (ARS $32,693) | ARS $18,626 | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 101,470 KZT (ARS $21,822) | ARS $13,225 | + 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 12,998 KZT (ARS $2,795) | ARS $2,798 | - 0% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,611 KZT (ARS $992) | ARS $1,514 | - 34% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 108,625 KZT (ARS $23,361) | ARS $31,038 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 36,399 KZT (ARS $7,828) | ARS $11,472 | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,381 KZT (ARS $727) | ARS $316 | + 130% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4,135 KZT (ARS $889) | ARS $180 | + 393% | |
| Clothes | + 37% | |||
| Clothes in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 37% more expensive than in Mendoza (Argentina) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 23,674 KZT (ARS $5,091) | ARS $3,654 | + 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 15,580 KZT (ARS $3,351) | ARS $2,474 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 36,112 KZT (ARS $7,766) | ARS $6,066 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 37,100 KZT (ARS $7,979) | ARS $5,214 | + 53% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 8% cheaper than in Mendoza (Argentina) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,411,260 KZT (ARS $1,378,783) | ARS $1,825,970 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 166 KZT (ARS $36) | ARS $68 | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 7,681 KZT (ARS $1,652) | ARS $1,092 | + 51% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 1,761 KZT (ARS $379) | ARS $380 | - 0% | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 6% cheaper than in Mendoza (Argentina) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,227 KZT (ARS $264) | ARS $367 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,311 KZT (ARS $497) | ARS $767 | - 35% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 KZT (ARS $1,075) | ARS $1,056 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,022 KZT (ARS $220) | ARS $303 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 813 KZT (ARS $175) | ARS $142 | + 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 890 KZT (ARS $191) | ARS $181 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 368 KZT (ARS $79) | ARS $103 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 633 KZT (ARS $136) | ARS $117 | + 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,130 KZT (ARS $888) | ARS $412 | + 116% | |
| Entertainment | + 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 57% more expensive than in Mendoza (Argentina) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 9,911 KZT (ARS $2,131) | ARS $1,069 | + 99% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,842 KZT (ARS $611) | ARS $796 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 11,783 KZT (ARS $2,534) | ARS $2,244 | + 13% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 18,843 KZT (ARS $4,052) | ARS $2,130 | + 90% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,116 KZT (ARS $455) | ARS $329 | + 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 957 KZT (ARS $206) | ARS $194 | + 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 932 KZT (ARS $200) | ARS $145 | + 39% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 225,906 KZT (ARS $48,583) | ARS $35,848 | + 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20 KZT (ARS $4.22) | ARS $7 | - 41% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 25,631 KZT (ARS $5,512) | ARS $1,785 | + 209% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 464 KZT (ARS $100) | ARS $182 | - 45% | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
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Cost of living in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 14% more expensive than in Mendoza (Argentina)
For example, you would need at least ARS $99,446 (462,418 KZT) in Astana to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ARS $87,000 in Mendoza.
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