Cost of living in Karaganda, Kazakhstan vs San Juan, Argentina
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| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Karaganda (Kazakhstan) is 8% cheaper than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,973 KZT (ARS $405) | ARS $367 | + 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,104 KZT (ARS $227) | ARS $301 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 386 KZT (ARS $79) | ARS $88 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 206 KZT (ARS $42) | ARS $60 | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 297 KZT (ARS $61) | ARS $78 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 400 KZT (ARS $82) | ARS $55 | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 867 KZT (ARS $178) | ARS $129 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 367 KZT (ARS $75) | ARS $44 | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 123 KZT (ARS $25) | ARS $27 | - 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 181 KZT (ARS $37) | ARS $58 | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,959 KZT (ARS $402) | ARS $201 | + 100% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 284 KZT (ARS $58) | ARS $92 | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 91 KZT (ARS $19) | ARS $32 | - 41% | |
| Housing | + 27% | |||
| Housing in Karaganda (Kazakhstan) is 27% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 127,333 KZT (ARS $26,148) | ARS $20,002 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 88,536 KZT (ARS $18,181) | ARS $11,466 | + 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 14,019 KZT (ARS $2,879) | ARS $3,242 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 73,644 KZT (ARS $15,123) | ARS $11,715 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 50,524 KZT (ARS $10,375) | ARS $10,117 | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 9,344 KZT (ARS $1,919) | ARS $2,131 | - 10% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,064 KZT (ARS $835) | ARS $1,505 | - 45% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 98,409 KZT (ARS $20,208) | ARS $23,718 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 23,712 KZT (ARS $4,869) | ARS $4,797 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,866 KZT (ARS $588) | ARS $226 | + 161% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,993 KZT (ARS $1,231) | ARS $164 | + 651% | |
| Clothes | + 63% | |||
| Clothes in Karaganda (Kazakhstan) is 63% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 14,879 KZT (ARS $3,055) | ARS $1,556 | + 96% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 13,118 KZT (ARS $2,694) | ARS $1,430 | + 88% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 16,512 KZT (ARS $3,391) | ARS $4,439 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 22,325 KZT (ARS $4,584) | ARS $3,546 | + 29% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Karaganda (Kazakhstan) is 25% cheaper than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,356,810 KZT (ARS $894,676) | ARS $558,062 | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 138 KZT (ARS $28) | ARS $44 | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 5,479 KZT (ARS $1,125) | ARS $1,866 | - 40% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 1,182 KZT (ARS $243) | ARS $756 | - 68% | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Karaganda (Kazakhstan) is 13% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,772 KZT (ARS $364) | ARS $128 | + 185% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 997 KZT (ARS $205) | ARS $150 | + 37% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,504 KZT (ARS $1,130) | ARS $769 | + 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,128 KZT (ARS $232) | ARS $66 | + 253% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 703 KZT (ARS $144) | ARS $108 | + 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 716 KZT (ARS $147) | ARS $201 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 181 KZT (ARS $37) | ARS $83 | - 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 383 KZT (ARS $79) | ARS $122 | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,158 KZT (ARS $238) | ARS $302 | - 21% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Karaganda (Kazakhstan) is about the same as in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,588 KZT (ARS $942) | ARS $731 | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,436 KZT (ARS $500) | ARS $521 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 12,000 KZT (ARS $2,464) | ARS $956 | + 158% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 12,650 KZT (ARS $2,598) | ARS $1,359 | + 91% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,259 KZT (ARS $258) | ARS $313 | - 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 502 KZT (ARS $103) | ARS $152 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 383 KZT (ARS $79) | ARS $91 | - 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 208,700 KZT (ARS $42,857) | ARS $58,928 | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 11 KZT (ARS $2.17) | ARS $2.16 | + 1% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 11,467 KZT (ARS $2,355) | ARS $1,567 | + 50% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 400 KZT (ARS $82) | ARS $248 | - 67% | |
| TOTAL | + 1% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 411 prices entered by 23 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2021.
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Cost of living in Karaganda (Kazakhstan) is about the same as in San Juan (Argentina)
For example, you would need at least ARS $55,614 (270,826 KZT) in Karaganda to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ARS $55,000 in San Juan.
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