Cost of living in Astana, Kazakhstan vs Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
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Food | - 59% | |||
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Food in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 59% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,271 KZT (£3.88) | £10 | - 60% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,749 KZT (£2.99) | £5.65 | - 47% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 876 KZT (£1.50) | £4.17 | - 64% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 324 KZT (£0.55) | £0.73 | - 24% | |
12 eggs, large | 500 KZT (£0.86) | £2.75 | - 69% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 614 KZT (£1.05) | £1.92 | - 45% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,422 KZT (£2.43) | £5.41 | - 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 518 KZT (£0.89) | £1.89 | - 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 141 KZT (£0.24) | £0.81 | - 70% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 314 KZT (£0.54) | £2.16 | - 75% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,380 KZT (£5.78) | £7 | - 22% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 444 KZT (£0.76) | £1.92 | - 60% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 137 KZT (£0.23) | £0.74 | - 69% | |
Housing | - 70% | |||
Housing in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 70% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 235,981 KZT (£403) | £1,367 | - 70% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 152,244 KZT (£260) | £832 | - 69% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 19,412 KZT (£33) | £164 | - 80% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 152,020 KZT (£260) | £1,029 | - 75% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 101,470 KZT (£173) | £915 | - 81% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 12,998 KZT (£22) | £156 | - 86% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,611 KZT (£8) | £19 | - 59% | |
40” flat screen tv | 108,625 KZT (£186) | £340 | - 45% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 36,399 KZT (£62) | £71 | - 13% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,381 KZT (£5.78) | £5.36 | + 8% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4,135 KZT (£7) | £10 | - 28% | |
Clothes | - 12% | |||
Clothes in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 12% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 23,674 KZT (£40) | £49 | - 17% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 15,580 KZT (£27) | £32 | - 17% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 36,112 KZT (£62) | £54 | + 15% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 37,100 KZT (£63) | £55 | + 16% | |
Transportation | - 72% | |||
Transportation in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 72% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,411,260 KZT (£10,959) | £22,837 | - 52% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 166 KZT (£0.28) | £1.23 | - 77% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 7,681 KZT (£13) | £59 | - 78% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 1,761 KZT (£3.01) | £13 | - 77% | |
Personal Care | - 59% | |||
Personal Care in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 59% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,227 KZT (£2.10) | £2.90 | - 28% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,311 KZT (£3.95) | £9 | - 54% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 KZT (£9) | £75 | - 89% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,022 KZT (£1.75) | £2.74 | - 36% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 813 KZT (£1.39) | £1.35 | + 3% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 890 KZT (£1.52) | £2.57 | - 41% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 368 KZT (£0.63) | £1.80 | - 65% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 633 KZT (£1.08) | £1.49 | - 27% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,130 KZT (£7) | £11 | - 34% | |
Entertainment | - 42% | |||
Entertainment in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 42% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 9,911 KZT (£17) | £23 | - 26% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 2,842 KZT (£4.86) | £22 | - 78% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 11,783 KZT (£20) | £100 | - 80% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 18,843 KZT (£32) | £54 | - 40% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,116 KZT (£3.62) | £8 | - 52% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 957 KZT (£1.64) | £2.65 | - 38% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 932 KZT (£1.59) | £3.79 | - 58% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 225,906 KZT (£386) | £295 | + 31% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20 KZT (£0.03) | £0.20 | - 83% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 25,631 KZT (£44) | £35 | + 24% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 464 KZT (£0.79) | £9 | - 91% | |
TOTAL | - 62% |

These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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Cost of living in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 62% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom)
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