- Cost of Living
- Kazakhstan
- Jordan
- Astana
- Zarqa
- Comparison
Cost of living in Astana, Kazakhstan compared to Zarqa, Jordan
Currency:
| Food | - 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 29% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,106 KZT (Dinar 4.578) | Dinar 4.667 | - 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,677 KZT (Dinar 3.645) | Dinar 4.500 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 583 KZT (Dinar 1.268) | Dinar 3.250 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 301 KZT (Dinar 0.655) | Dinar 1.000 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 445 KZT (Dinar 0.967) | Dinar 1.100 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 418 KZT (Dinar 0.909) | Dinar 0.600 | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,133 KZT (Dinar 2.462) | Dinar 4.000 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 430 KZT (Dinar 0.934) | Dinar 1.100 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 107 KZT (Dinar 0.232) | Dinar 1.500 | - 85% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 215 KZT (Dinar 0.467) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,354 KZT (Dinar 7) | Dinar 10 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 358 KZT (Dinar 0.778) | Dinar 1.000 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 107 KZT (Dinar 0.233) | Dinar 0.531 | - 56% | |
| Housing | - 2% | |||
| Housing in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 2% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 208,802 KZT (Dinar 454) | Dinar 400 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 154,849 KZT (Dinar 337) | Dinar 225 | + 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 20,000 KZT (Dinar 43) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 158,019 KZT (Dinar 343) | Dinar 350 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 95,121 KZT (Dinar 207) | Dinar 250 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 11,121 KZT (Dinar 24) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 4,693 KZT (Dinar 10) | Dinar 15 | - 32% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 116,578 KZT (Dinar 253) | Dinar 250 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 20,148 KZT (Dinar 44) | Dinar 95 | - 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,604 KZT (Dinar 5.660) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,965 KZT (Dinar 6) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 15% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 17,544 KZT (Dinar 38) | Dinar 80 | - 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 14,160 KZT (Dinar 31) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 27,223 KZT (Dinar 59) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 40,537 KZT (Dinar 88) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 32% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,907,470 KZT (Dinar 10,667) | Dinar 8,000 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 132 KZT (Dinar 0.286) | Dinar 0.750 | - 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 7,214 KZT (Dinar 16) | Dinar 30 | - 48% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 1,628 KZT (Dinar 3.538) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 13% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 971 KZT (Dinar 2.111) | Dinar 2.500 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,015 KZT (Dinar 4.380) | Dinar 6 | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 4,319 KZT (Dinar 9) | Dinar 10 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 936 KZT (Dinar 2.035) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 572 KZT (Dinar 1.243) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 703 KZT (Dinar 1.528) | Dinar 2.500 | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 362 KZT (Dinar 0.787) | Dinar 1.000 | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 481 KZT (Dinar 1.045) | Dinar 2.000 | - 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,694 KZT (Dinar 5.856) | Dinar 3.000 | + 95% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 1% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,808 KZT (Dinar 15) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,506 KZT (Dinar 5.448) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 9,022 KZT (Dinar 20) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 13,553 KZT (Dinar 29) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,188 KZT (Dinar 4.756) | Dinar 2.000 | + 138% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,000 KZT (Dinar 2.174) | Dinar 1.000 | + 117% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 914 KZT (Dinar 1.986) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 296,242 KZT (Dinar 644) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 14 KZT (Dinar 0.030) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 24,187 KZT (Dinar 53) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 334 KZT (Dinar 0.727) | Dinar 2.100 | - 65% | |
| TOTAL | - 16% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 295 prices entered by 29 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Dinar 1,100
in Zarqa
you would need to make just about Dinar 921
(423,933 KZT)
in Astana.
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