Cost of living in Karaganda, Kazakhstan vs Tainan City, Taiwan
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| Food | - 65% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Karaganda (Kazakhstan) is 65% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,973 KZT (129 NT$) | 164 NT$ | - 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,104 KZT (72 NT$) | 140 NT$ | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 387 KZT (25 NT$) | 55 NT$ | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 206 KZT (13 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 86% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 327 KZT (21 NT$) | 65 NT$ | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 400 KZT (26 NT$) | 73 NT$ | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 867 KZT (57 NT$) | 229 NT$ | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 367 KZT (24 NT$) | 108 NT$ | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 123 KZT (8 NT$) | 91 NT$ | - 91% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 181 KZT (12 NT$) | 45 NT$ | - 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,959 KZT (128 NT$) | 427 NT$ | - 70% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 301 KZT (20 NT$) | 45 NT$ | - 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 89 KZT (5.83 NT$) | 38 NT$ | - 85% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in Karaganda (Kazakhstan) is 45% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 127,333 KZT (8,306 NT$) | 17,359 NT$ | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 88,536 KZT (5,775 NT$) | 12,243 NT$ | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 14,019 KZT (915 NT$) | 1,812 NT$ | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 73,644 KZT (4,804 NT$) | 10,913 NT$ | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 50,524 KZT (3,296 NT$) | 7,382 NT$ | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 9,344 KZT (610 NT$) | 795 NT$ | - 23% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,064 KZT (265 NT$) | 530 NT$ | - 50% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 98,409 KZT (6,419 NT$) | 14,258 NT$ | - 55% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 23,712 KZT (1,547 NT$) | 3,404 NT$ | - 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,866 KZT (187 NT$) | 221 NT$ | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,993 KZT (391 NT$) | 461 NT$ | - 15% | |
| Clothes | - 33% | |||
| Clothes in Karaganda (Kazakhstan) is 33% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 14,879 KZT (971 NT$) | 2,037 NT$ | - 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 13,118 KZT (856 NT$) | 1,033 NT$ | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 16,512 KZT (1,077 NT$) | 2,230 NT$ | - 52% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 22,325 KZT (1,456 NT$) | 2,523 NT$ | - 42% | |
| Transportation | - 66% | |||
| Transportation in Karaganda (Kazakhstan) is 66% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,103,140 KZT (267,656 NT$) | 798,742 NT$ | - 66% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 138 KZT (9 NT$) | 30 NT$ | - 70% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 5,479 KZT (357 NT$) | 1,015 NT$ | - 65% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 1,182 KZT (77 NT$) | 253 NT$ | - 69% | |
| Personal Care | - 74% | |||
| Personal Care in Karaganda (Kazakhstan) is 74% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,772 KZT (116 NT$) | 246 NT$ | - 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 997 KZT (65 NT$) | 201 NT$ | - 68% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,504 KZT (359 NT$) | 820 NT$ | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,128 KZT (74 NT$) | 229 NT$ | - 68% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 703 KZT (46 NT$) | 219 NT$ | - 79% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 716 KZT (47 NT$) | 212 NT$ | - 78% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 181 KZT (12 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 88% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 383 KZT (25 NT$) | 94 NT$ | - 73% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,158 KZT (76 NT$) | 272 NT$ | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Karaganda (Kazakhstan) is 45% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,588 KZT (299 NT$) | 671 NT$ | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,436 KZT (159 NT$) | 556 NT$ | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 12,000 KZT (783 NT$) | 2,218 NT$ | - 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 12,650 KZT (825 NT$) | 1,031 NT$ | - 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,259 KZT (82 NT$) | 275 NT$ | - 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 502 KZT (33 NT$) | 92 NT$ | - 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 383 KZT (25 NT$) | 56 NT$ | - 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 208,700 KZT (13,614 NT$) | 12,433 NT$ | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 11 KZT (0.69 NT$) | 4.98 NT$ | - 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 11,467 KZT (748 NT$) | 988 NT$ | - 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 400 KZT (26 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 73% | |
| TOTAL | - 57% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 261 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2021.
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Cost of living in Karaganda (Kazakhstan) is 57% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 53,000 NT$ in Tainan City you would need to make just about 22,652 NT$ (347,248 KZT) in Karaganda.
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