Cost of living in Astana, Kazakhstan vs Windsor, Canada
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Food | - 56% | |||
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Food in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 56% cheaper than in Windsor (Canada) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,271 KZT (C$7) | C$16 | - 56% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,749 KZT (C$5.30) | C$10 | - 49% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 831 KZT (C$2.52) | C$5.78 | - 56% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 320 KZT (C$0.97) | C$2.28 | - 58% | |
12 eggs, large | 469 KZT (C$1.42) | C$2.71 | - 48% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 614 KZT (C$1.86) | C$3.49 | - 47% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,422 KZT (C$4.31) | C$9 | - 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 518 KZT (C$1.57) | C$3.70 | - 58% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 141 KZT (C$0.43) | C$2.51 | - 83% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 314 KZT (C$0.95) | C$2.90 | - 67% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,380 KZT (C$10) | C$17 | - 40% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 444 KZT (C$1.35) | C$2.12 | - 37% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 137 KZT (C$0.41) | C$1.70 | - 76% | |
Housing | - 54% | |||
Housing in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 54% cheaper than in Windsor (Canada) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 235,981 KZT (C$715) | C$1,188 | - 40% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 152,244 KZT (C$461) | C$935 | - 51% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 19,412 KZT (C$59) | C$193 | - 70% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 152,020 KZT (C$461) | C$1,045 | - 56% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 101,470 KZT (C$307) | C$662 | - 54% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 12,998 KZT (C$39) | C$175 | - 77% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,611 KZT (C$14) | C$47 | - 70% | |
40” flat screen tv | 108,625 KZT (C$329) | C$368 | - 11% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 36,399 KZT (C$110) | C$122 | - 9% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,381 KZT (C$10) | C$9 | + 19% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4,135 KZT (C$13) | C$22 | - 44% | |
Clothes | + 2% | |||
Clothes in Astana (Kazakhstan) is about the same as in Windsor (Canada) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 23,674 KZT (C$72) | C$51 | + 42% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 15,580 KZT (C$47) | C$52 | - 10% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 36,112 KZT (C$109) | C$99 | + 11% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 37,100 KZT (C$112) | C$120 | - 6% | |
Transportation | - 57% | |||
Transportation in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 57% cheaper than in Windsor (Canada) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,411,260 KZT (C$19,421) | C$26,424 | - 27% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 166 KZT (C$0.50) | C$1.20 | - 58% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 7,681 KZT (C$23) | C$83 | - 72% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 1,761 KZT (C$5.33) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 64% | |||
Personal Care in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 64% cheaper than in Windsor (Canada) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,227 KZT (C$3.72) | C$11 | - 65% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,311 KZT (C$7) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 KZT (C$15) | C$178 | - 92% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,022 KZT (C$3.09) | C$8 | - 60% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 813 KZT (C$2.46) | C$3.97 | - 38% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 890 KZT (C$2.70) | C$4.83 | - 44% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 368 KZT (C$1.11) | C$3.16 | - 65% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 633 KZT (C$1.92) | C$2.14 | - 10% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,130 KZT (C$13) | C$19 | - 35% | |
Entertainment | - 22% | |||
Entertainment in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 22% cheaper than in Windsor (Canada) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 9,911 KZT (C$30) | C$52 | - 42% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 2,842 KZT (C$9) | C$23 | - 62% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 11,783 KZT (C$36) | C$146 | - 75% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 18,843 KZT (C$57) | C$98 | - 42% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,116 KZT (C$6) | C$8 | - 21% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 957 KZT (C$2.90) | C$3.82 | - 24% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 932 KZT (C$2.82) | C$5.46 | - 48% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 225,906 KZT (C$684) | C$496 | + 38% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 14 KZT (C$0.04) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 25,631 KZT (C$78) | C$42 | + 83% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 464 KZT (C$1.41) | C$12 | - 89% | |
TOTAL | - 49% |

These prices were last updated on January 20, 2021.
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Cost of living in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 49% cheaper than in Windsor (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$3,300 in Windsor you would need to make just about C$1,689 (557,458 KZT) in Astana.
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