Cost of living in Astana, Kazakhstan vs Mendoza, Argentina

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Food | - 18% | |||
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Food in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 18% cheaper than in Mendoza (Argentina) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,271 KZT (ARS $485) | ARS $828 | - 41% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,749 KZT (ARS $374) | ARS $502 | - 26% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 876 KZT (ARS $187) | ARS $180 | + 4% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 324 KZT (ARS $69) | ARS $70 | - 2% | |
12 eggs, large | 500 KZT (ARS $107) | ARS $146 | - 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 614 KZT (ARS $131) | ARS $71 | + 84% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,422 KZT (ARS $304) | ARS $243 | + 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 518 KZT (ARS $111) | ARS $95 | + 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 141 KZT (ARS $30) | ARS $44 | - 32% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 314 KZT (ARS $67) | ARS $71 | - 6% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,380 KZT (ARS $722) | ARS $258 | + 180% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 452 KZT (ARS $96) | ARS $145 | - 33% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 137 KZT (ARS $29) | ARS $48 | - 39% | |
Housing | + 30% | |||
Housing in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 30% more expensive than in Mendoza (Argentina) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 235,981 KZT (ARS $50,404) | ARS $32,499 | + 55% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 152,244 KZT (ARS $32,518) | ARS $18,850 | + 73% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 19,412 KZT (ARS $4,146) | ARS $4,426 | - 6% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 152,020 KZT (ARS $32,471) | ARS $20,627 | + 57% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 101,470 KZT (ARS $21,673) | ARS $14,554 | + 49% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 12,998 KZT (ARS $2,776) | ARS $2,955 | - 6% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,611 KZT (ARS $985) | ARS $1,608 | - 39% | |
40” flat screen tv | 108,625 KZT (ARS $23,202) | ARS $34,322 | - 32% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 36,399 KZT (ARS $7,775) | ARS $11,472 | - 32% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,381 KZT (ARS $722) | ARS $312 | + 132% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4,135 KZT (ARS $883) | ARS $189 | + 368% | |
Clothes | + 27% | |||
Clothes in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 27% more expensive than in Mendoza (Argentina) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 23,674 KZT (ARS $5,057) | ARS $4,041 | + 25% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 15,580 KZT (ARS $3,328) | ARS $2,610 | + 27% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 36,112 KZT (ARS $7,713) | ARS $6,648 | + 16% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 37,100 KZT (ARS $7,924) | ARS $5,617 | + 41% | |
Transportation | - 17% | |||
Transportation in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 17% cheaper than in Mendoza (Argentina) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,411,260 KZT (ARS $1,369,406) | ARS $2,047,050 | - 33% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 166 KZT (ARS $36) | ARS $72 | - 50% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 7,681 KZT (ARS $1,641) | ARS $1,196 | + 37% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 1,761 KZT (ARS $376) | ARS $458 | - 18% | |
Personal Care | - 14% | |||
Personal Care in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 14% cheaper than in Mendoza (Argentina) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,227 KZT (ARS $262) | ARS $453 | - 42% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,311 KZT (ARS $494) | ARS $787 | - 37% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 KZT (ARS $1,068) | ARS $1,116 | - 4% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,022 KZT (ARS $218) | ARS $331 | - 34% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 813 KZT (ARS $174) | ARS $149 | + 16% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 890 KZT (ARS $190) | ARS $195 | - 3% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 368 KZT (ARS $79) | ARS $120 | - 35% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 633 KZT (ARS $135) | ARS $128 | + 6% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,130 KZT (ARS $882) | ARS $408 | + 116% | |
Entertainment | + 49% | |||
Entertainment in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 49% more expensive than in Mendoza (Argentina) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 9,911 KZT (ARS $2,117) | ARS $1,163 | + 82% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 2,842 KZT (ARS $607) | ARS $845 | - 28% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 11,783 KZT (ARS $2,517) | ARS $2,166 | + 16% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 18,843 KZT (ARS $4,025) | ARS $2,156 | + 87% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,116 KZT (ARS $452) | ARS $329 | + 37% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 957 KZT (ARS $204) | ARS $208 | - 2% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 932 KZT (ARS $199) | ARS $144 | + 38% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 225,906 KZT (ARS $48,252) | ARS $35,848 | + 35% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 21 KZT (ARS $4.52) | ARS $7 | - 37% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 25,631 KZT (ARS $5,475) | ARS $2,174 | + 152% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 464 KZT (ARS $99) | ARS $182 | - 45% | |
TOTAL | + 6% |
These prices were last updated on April 14, 2021.
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Cost of living in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 6% more expensive than in Mendoza (Argentina)
For example, you would need at least ARS $92,877 (434,832 KZT) in Astana to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ARS $88,000 in Mendoza.
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