Cost of living in Astana, Kazakhstan vs San Juan, Argentina
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| Food | + 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 36% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,271 KZT (ARS $464) | ARS $367 | + 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,749 KZT (ARS $357) | ARS $301 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 831 KZT (ARS $170) | ARS $88 | + 94% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 320 KZT (ARS $65) | ARS $60 | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 469 KZT (ARS $96) | ARS $78 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 614 KZT (ARS $125) | ARS $55 | + 127% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,422 KZT (ARS $290) | ARS $129 | + 125% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 518 KZT (ARS $106) | ARS $44 | + 139% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 141 KZT (ARS $29) | ARS $27 | + 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 314 KZT (ARS $64) | ARS $58 | + 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,380 KZT (ARS $690) | ARS $201 | + 243% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 444 KZT (ARS $91) | ARS $92 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 137 KZT (ARS $28) | ARS $32 | - 12% | |
| Housing | + 80% | |||
| Housing in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 80% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 235,981 KZT (ARS $48,188) | ARS $20,002 | + 141% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 152,244 KZT (ARS $31,089) | ARS $11,466 | + 171% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 19,412 KZT (ARS $3,964) | ARS $3,242 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 152,020 KZT (ARS $31,043) | ARS $11,715 | + 165% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 101,470 KZT (ARS $20,721) | ARS $10,117 | + 105% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 12,998 KZT (ARS $2,654) | ARS $2,131 | + 25% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,611 KZT (ARS $942) | ARS $1,505 | - 37% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 108,625 KZT (ARS $22,182) | ARS $23,718 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 36,399 KZT (ARS $7,433) | ARS $4,797 | + 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,381 KZT (ARS $690) | ARS $226 | + 206% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4,135 KZT (ARS $844) | ARS $164 | + 415% | |
| Clothes | + 127% | |||
| Clothes in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 127% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 23,674 KZT (ARS $4,834) | ARS $1,556 | + 211% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 15,580 KZT (ARS $3,182) | ARS $1,430 | + 123% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 36,112 KZT (ARS $7,374) | ARS $4,439 | + 66% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 37,100 KZT (ARS $7,576) | ARS $3,546 | + 114% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 5% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,411,260 KZT (ARS $1,309,209) | ARS $558,062 | + 135% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 166 KZT (ARS $34) | ARS $44 | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 7,681 KZT (ARS $1,568) | ARS $1,866 | - 16% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 1,761 KZT (ARS $360) | ARS $756 | - 52% | |
| Personal Care | + 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 47% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,227 KZT (ARS $251) | ARS $128 | + 96% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,311 KZT (ARS $472) | ARS $150 | + 215% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 KZT (ARS $1,021) | ARS $769 | + 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,022 KZT (ARS $209) | ARS $66 | + 218% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 813 KZT (ARS $166) | ARS $108 | + 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 890 KZT (ARS $182) | ARS $201 | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 368 KZT (ARS $75) | ARS $83 | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 633 KZT (ARS $129) | ARS $122 | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,130 KZT (ARS $843) | ARS $302 | + 179% | |
| Entertainment | + 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 60% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 9,911 KZT (ARS $2,024) | ARS $731 | + 177% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,842 KZT (ARS $580) | ARS $521 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 11,783 KZT (ARS $2,406) | ARS $956 | + 152% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 18,843 KZT (ARS $3,848) | ARS $1,359 | + 183% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,116 KZT (ARS $432) | ARS $313 | + 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 957 KZT (ARS $195) | ARS $152 | + 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 932 KZT (ARS $190) | ARS $91 | + 109% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 225,906 KZT (ARS $46,131) | ARS $58,928 | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 14 KZT (ARS $2.82) | ARS $2.16 | + 31% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 25,631 KZT (ARS $5,234) | ARS $1,567 | + 234% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 464 KZT (ARS $95) | ARS $248 | - 62% | |
| TOTAL | + 46% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 739 prices entered by 46 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2021.
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Cost of living in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 46% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina)
For example, you would need at least ARS $93,454 (457,647 KZT) in Astana to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ARS $64,000 in San Juan.
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