Cost of living in Karaganda, Kazakhstan vs Pécs, Hungary
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| Food | - 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Karaganda (Kazakhstan) is 38% cheaper than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,973 KZT (1,387 Ft) | 1,292 Ft | + 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,104 KZT (776 Ft) | 1,485 Ft | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 386 KZT (272 Ft) | 747 Ft | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 206 KZT (145 Ft) | 206 Ft | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 297 KZT (209 Ft) | 563 Ft | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 400 KZT (281 Ft) | 481 Ft | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 867 KZT (609 Ft) | 1,072 Ft | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 367 KZT (258 Ft) | 297 Ft | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 123 KZT (87 Ft) | 170 Ft | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 181 KZT (127 Ft) | 239 Ft | - 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,959 KZT (1,378 Ft) | 1,550 Ft | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 284 KZT (199 Ft) | 400 Ft | - 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 91 KZT (64 Ft) | 112 Ft | - 43% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in Karaganda (Kazakhstan) is 30% cheaper than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 127,333 KZT (89,531 Ft) | 133,220 Ft | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 88,536 KZT (62,251 Ft) | 95,701 Ft | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 14,019 KZT (9,857 Ft) | 34,184 Ft | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 73,644 KZT (51,781 Ft) | 88,226 Ft | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 50,524 KZT (35,524 Ft) | 53,457 Ft | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 9,344 KZT (6,570 Ft) | 29,426 Ft | - 78% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,064 KZT (2,858 Ft) | 3,293 Ft | - 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 98,409 KZT (69,193 Ft) | 109,122 Ft | - 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 23,712 KZT (16,672 Ft) | 17,879 Ft | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,866 KZT (2,015 Ft) | 2,693 Ft | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,993 KZT (4,214 Ft) | 1,626 Ft | + 159% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Karaganda (Kazakhstan) is 22% cheaper than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 14,879 KZT (10,462 Ft) | 20,108 Ft | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 13,118 KZT (9,223 Ft) | 9,192 Ft | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 16,512 KZT (11,610 Ft) | 20,918 Ft | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 22,325 KZT (15,697 Ft) | 19,358 Ft | - 19% | |
| Transportation | - 53% | |||
| Transportation in Karaganda (Kazakhstan) is 53% cheaper than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,356,810 KZT (3,063,367 Ft) | 5,414,460 Ft | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 138 KZT (97 Ft) | 374 Ft | - 74% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 5,479 KZT (3,852 Ft) | 6,234 Ft | - 38% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 1,182 KZT (831 Ft) | 3,882 Ft | - 79% | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Karaganda (Kazakhstan) is 46% cheaper than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,772 KZT (1,246 Ft) | 1,733 Ft | - 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 997 KZT (701 Ft) | 2,116 Ft | - 67% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,504 KZT (3,870 Ft) | 7,588 Ft | - 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,128 KZT (793 Ft) | 771 Ft | + 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 703 KZT (494 Ft) | 819 Ft | - 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 716 KZT (503 Ft) | 802 Ft | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 181 KZT (127 Ft) | 418 Ft | - 70% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 383 KZT (269 Ft) | 422 Ft | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,158 KZT (814 Ft) | 1,844 Ft | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Karaganda (Kazakhstan) is 24% cheaper than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,588 KZT (3,226 Ft) | 4,446 Ft | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,436 KZT (1,713 Ft) | 2,815 Ft | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 12,000 KZT (8,437 Ft) | 7,424 Ft | + 14% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 12,650 KZT (8,894 Ft) | 7,260 Ft | + 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,259 KZT (885 Ft) | 1,222 Ft | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 502 KZT (353 Ft) | 448 Ft | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 383 KZT (269 Ft) | 422 Ft | - 36% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 208,700 KZT (146,741 Ft) | 194,327 Ft | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 11 KZT (7 Ft) | 30 Ft | - 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 11,467 KZT (8,063 Ft) | 7,111 Ft | + 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 400 KZT (282 Ft) | 1,086 Ft | - 74% | |
| TOTAL | - 37% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 265 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2021.
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