Cost of living in Astana, Kazakhstan vs Turku, Finland
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| Food | - 64% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 64% cheaper than in Turku (Finland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,271 KZT (€4.43) | €11 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,749 KZT (€3.41) | €8 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 831 KZT (€1.62) | €5.34 | - 70% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 320 KZT (€0.62) | €1.05 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 469 KZT (€0.92) | €2.36 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 614 KZT (€1.20) | €3.42 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,422 KZT (€2.78) | €5.39 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 518 KZT (€1.01) | €2.55 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 141 KZT (€0.28) | €0.96 | - 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 314 KZT (€0.61) | €2.03 | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,380 KZT (€7) | €13 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 444 KZT (€0.87) | €2.74 | - 68% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 137 KZT (€0.27) | €1.39 | - 81% | |
| Housing | - 61% | |||
| Housing in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 61% cheaper than in Turku (Finland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 235,981 KZT (€461) | €1,158 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 152,244 KZT (€297) | €842 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 19,412 KZT (€38) | €99 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 152,020 KZT (€297) | €741 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 101,470 KZT (€198) | €548 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 12,998 KZT (€25) | €55 | - 54% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,611 KZT (€9) | €17 | - 48% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 108,625 KZT (€212) | €373 | - 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 36,399 KZT (€71) | €94 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,381 KZT (€7) | €7 | - 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4,135 KZT (€8) | €33 | - 76% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 25% cheaper than in Turku (Finland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 23,674 KZT (€46) | €94 | - 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 15,580 KZT (€30) | €31 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 36,112 KZT (€70) | €97 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 37,100 KZT (€72) | €91 | - 21% | |
| Transportation | - 66% | |||
| Transportation in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 66% cheaper than in Turku (Finland) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,411,260 KZT (€12,515) | €31,119 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 166 KZT (€0.32) | €1.47 | - 78% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 7,681 KZT (€15) | €53 | - 71% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 1,761 KZT (€3.44) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 66% | |||
| Personal Care in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 66% cheaper than in Turku (Finland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,227 KZT (€2.39) | €8 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,311 KZT (€4.51) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 KZT (€10) | €90 | - 89% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,022 KZT (€1.99) | €5.83 | - 66% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 813 KZT (€1.59) | €3.86 | - 59% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 890 KZT (€1.74) | €3.99 | - 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 368 KZT (€0.72) | €1.73 | - 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 633 KZT (€1.24) | €2.51 | - 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,130 KZT (€8) | €23 | - 65% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 46% cheaper than in Turku (Finland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 9,911 KZT (€19) | €36 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,842 KZT (€5.55) | €27 | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 11,783 KZT (€23) | €103 | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 18,843 KZT (€37) | €91 | - 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,116 KZT (€4.13) | €8 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 957 KZT (€1.87) | €3.44 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 932 KZT (€1.82) | €5.44 | - 67% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 225,906 KZT (€441) | €442 | - 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 14 KZT (€0.03) | €0.07 | - 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 25,631 KZT (€50) | €54 | - 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 464 KZT (€0.91) | €6 | - 86% | |
| TOTAL | - 59% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 524 prices entered by 34 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €3,500 in Turku you would need to make just about €1,429 (732,023 KZT) in Astana.
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