Cost of living in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 7% more expensive than in Mendoza (Argentina)
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,086 prices entered by 68 different people.
| Food in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 17% cheaper than in Mendoza (Argentina) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Astana (Kazakhstan) | Mendoza (Argentina) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| 2,271 KZT (ARS $489) | ARS $828 | 41% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| 1,749 KZT (ARS $376) | ARS $502 | 25% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| 876 KZT (ARS $188) | ARS $180 | 4% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| 324 KZT (ARS $70) | ARS $70 | 1% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| 500 KZT (ARS $108) | ARS $146 | 26% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| 614 KZT (ARS $132) | ARS $71 | 86% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| 1,422 KZT (ARS $306) | ARS $243 | 26% |
| 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 $68) | ARS $71 | 5% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| 3,380 KZT (ARS $727) | ARS $258 | 182% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| 452 KZT (ARS $97) | ARS $145 | 33% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| 137 KZT (ARS $29) | ARS $48 | 39% |
| Housing in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 31% more expensive than in Mendoza (Argentina) | ||
| Astana (Kazakhstan) | Mendoza (Argentina) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 235,981 KZT (ARS $50,766) | ARS $32,499 | 56% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| 152,244 KZT (ARS $32,752) | ARS $18,850 | 74% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| 19,412 KZT (ARS $4,176) | ARS $4,426 | 6% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 152,020 KZT (ARS $32,703) | ARS $20,627 | 59% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| 101,470 KZT (ARS $21,829) | ARS $14,554 | 50% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| 12,998 KZT (ARS $2,796) | ARS $2,955 | 5% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| 4,611 KZT (ARS $992) | ARS $1,608 | 38% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| 108,625 KZT (ARS $23,368) | ARS $34,322 | 32% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 36,399 KZT (ARS $7,830) | ARS $11,472 | 32% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| 3,381 KZT (ARS $727) | ARS $312 | 133% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| 4,135 KZT (ARS $890) | ARS $189 | 372% |
| Clothes in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 28% more expensive than in Mendoza (Argentina) | ||
| Astana (Kazakhstan) | Mendoza (Argentina) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| 23,674 KZT (ARS $5,093) | ARS $4,041 | 26% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| 15,580 KZT (ARS $3,352) | ARS $2,610 | 28% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 36,112 KZT (ARS $7,769) | ARS $6,648 | 17% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| 37,100 KZT (ARS $7,981) | ARS $5,617 | 42% |
| Transportation in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 16% cheaper than in Mendoza (Argentina) | ||
| Astana (Kazakhstan) | Mendoza (Argentina) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| 6,411,260 KZT (ARS $1,379,225) | 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 $1,652) | ARS $1,196 | 38% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| 1,761 KZT (ARS $379) | ARS $458 | 17% |
| Personal Care in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 14% cheaper than in Mendoza (Argentina) | ||
| Astana (Kazakhstan) | Mendoza (Argentina) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 1,227 KZT (ARS $264) | ARS $453 | 42% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| 2,311 KZT (ARS $497) | ARS $787 | 37% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| 5,000 KZT (ARS $1,076) | ARS $1,116 | 4% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| 1,022 KZT (ARS $220) | ARS $331 | 34% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| 813 KZT (ARS $175) | ARS $149 | 17% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| 890 KZT (ARS $192) | ARS $195 | 2% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| 368 KZT (ARS $79) | ARS $120 | 34% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| 633 KZT (ARS $136) | ARS $128 | 6% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| 4,130 KZT (ARS $889) | ARS $408 | 118% |
| Entertainment in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 51% more expensive than in Mendoza (Argentina) | ||
| Astana (Kazakhstan) | Mendoza (Argentina) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| 9,911 KZT (ARS $2,132) | ARS $1,163 | 83% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| 2,842 KZT (ARS $611) | ARS $845 | 28% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| 11,783 KZT (ARS $2,535) | ARS $2,166 | 17% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| 18,843 KZT (ARS $4,054) | ARS $2,156 | 88% |
| 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 $208 | 1% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| 932 KZT (ARS $200) | ARS $144 | 39% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| 225,906 KZT (ARS $48,598) | ARS $35,848 | 36% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| 21 KZT (ARS $4.55) | ARS $7 | 36% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| 25,631 KZT (ARS $5,514) | ARS $2,174 | 154% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| 464 KZT (ARS $100) | ARS $182 | 45% |
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For example, you would need at least ARS $103,601 (481,585 KZT) in Astana to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ARS $97,000 in Mendoza.