- 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 | 2,608 KZT (Dinar 5.196) | Dinar 4.667 | + 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,832 KZT (Dinar 3.651) | Dinar 4.500 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 601 KZT (Dinar 1.197) | Dinar 3.250 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 316 KZT (Dinar 0.629) | Dinar 1.000 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 415 KZT (Dinar 0.827) | Dinar 1.100 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 378 KZT (Dinar 0.753) | Dinar 0.600 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,125 KZT (Dinar 2.242) | Dinar 4.000 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 457 KZT (Dinar 0.911) | Dinar 1.100 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 140 KZT (Dinar 0.279) | Dinar 1.500 | - 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 251 KZT (Dinar 0.500) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,946 KZT (Dinar 5.869) | Dinar 10 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 361 KZT (Dinar 0.719) | Dinar 1.000 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 126 KZT (Dinar 0.252) | Dinar 0.531 | - 53% | |
| Housing | - 9% | |||
| Housing in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 9% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 192,944 KZT (Dinar 384) | Dinar 400 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 157,837 KZT (Dinar 314) | Dinar 225 | + 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 23,313 KZT (Dinar 46) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 161,106 KZT (Dinar 321) | Dinar 350 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 102,326 KZT (Dinar 204) | Dinar 250 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 11,745 KZT (Dinar 23) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 4,447 KZT (Dinar 9) | Dinar 15 | - 41% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 113,744 KZT (Dinar 227) | Dinar 250 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 21,045 KZT (Dinar 42) | Dinar 95 | - 56% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,558 KZT (Dinar 5.096) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,185 KZT (Dinar 6) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 18% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 16,706 KZT (Dinar 33) | Dinar 80 | - 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 15,630 KZT (Dinar 31) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 24,570 KZT (Dinar 49) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 38,088 KZT (Dinar 76) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 37% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,414,530 KZT (Dinar 10,787) | Dinar 8,000 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 154 KZT (Dinar 0.307) | Dinar 0.750 | - 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 6,425 KZT (Dinar 13) | Dinar 30 | - 57% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 1,760 KZT (Dinar 3.506) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 11% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,098 KZT (Dinar 2.187) | Dinar 2.500 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,250 KZT (Dinar 4.483) | Dinar 6 | - 28% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 5,146 KZT (Dinar 10) | Dinar 10 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,005 KZT (Dinar 2.002) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 594 KZT (Dinar 1.184) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 761 KZT (Dinar 1.516) | Dinar 2.500 | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 432 KZT (Dinar 0.860) | Dinar 1.000 | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 503 KZT (Dinar 1.001) | Dinar 2.000 | - 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,182 KZT (Dinar 6) | Dinar 3.000 | + 111% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 1% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,133 KZT (Dinar 14) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,545 KZT (Dinar 5.071) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,243 KZT (Dinar 20) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 14,109 KZT (Dinar 28) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,030 KZT (Dinar 4.044) | Dinar 2.000 | + 102% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,033 KZT (Dinar 2.057) | Dinar 1.000 | + 106% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 904 KZT (Dinar 1.801) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 254,757 KZT (Dinar 508) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 15 KZT (Dinar 0.030) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 22,550 KZT (Dinar 45) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 359 KZT (Dinar 0.715) | Dinar 2.100 | - 66% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 323 prices entered by 21 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.00199
JOD
/
KZT
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
Dinar 1,200
in Zarqa
you would need to make just about Dinar 963
(483,496 KZT)
in Astana.
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