- Cost of Living
- Kazakhstan
- Jordan
- Astana
- Zarqa
- Comparison
Cost of living in Astana, Kazakhstan compared to Zarqa, Jordan
Currency:
| Food | - 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 33% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,608 KZT (Dinar 4.946) | Dinar 4.667 | + 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,758 KZT (Dinar 3.333) | Dinar 4.500 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 601 KZT (Dinar 1.139) | Dinar 3.250 | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 316 KZT (Dinar 0.599) | Dinar 1.000 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 415 KZT (Dinar 0.788) | Dinar 1.100 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 378 KZT (Dinar 0.717) | Dinar 0.600 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,125 KZT (Dinar 2.134) | Dinar 4.000 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 467 KZT (Dinar 0.886) | Dinar 1.100 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 139 KZT (Dinar 0.264) | Dinar 1.500 | - 82% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 251 KZT (Dinar 0.476) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,806 KZT (Dinar 5.320) | Dinar 10 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 361 KZT (Dinar 0.684) | Dinar 1.000 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 126 KZT (Dinar 0.239) | Dinar 0.531 | - 55% | |
| Housing | - 13% | |||
| Housing in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 13% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 191,820 KZT (Dinar 364) | Dinar 400 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 158,968 KZT (Dinar 301) | Dinar 225 | + 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 23,313 KZT (Dinar 44) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 161,106 KZT (Dinar 306) | Dinar 350 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 102,326 KZT (Dinar 194) | Dinar 250 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 11,745 KZT (Dinar 22) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 4,447 KZT (Dinar 8) | Dinar 15 | - 44% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 113,744 KZT (Dinar 216) | Dinar 250 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 21,045 KZT (Dinar 40) | Dinar 95 | - 58% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,558 KZT (Dinar 4.850) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,185 KZT (Dinar 6) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 19% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 16,706 KZT (Dinar 32) | Dinar 80 | - 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 15,630 KZT (Dinar 30) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 24,570 KZT (Dinar 47) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 38,088 KZT (Dinar 72) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 40% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,414,530 KZT (Dinar 10,268) | Dinar 8,000 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 154 KZT (Dinar 0.292) | Dinar 0.750 | - 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 6,322 KZT (Dinar 12) | Dinar 30 | - 60% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 1,760 KZT (Dinar 3.337) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 14% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,098 KZT (Dinar 2.082) | Dinar 2.500 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,250 KZT (Dinar 4.268) | Dinar 6 | - 32% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 5,146 KZT (Dinar 10) | Dinar 10 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,005 KZT (Dinar 1.906) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 594 KZT (Dinar 1.127) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 761 KZT (Dinar 1.443) | Dinar 2.500 | - 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 432 KZT (Dinar 0.818) | Dinar 1.000 | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 503 KZT (Dinar 0.953) | Dinar 2.000 | - 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,182 KZT (Dinar 6) | Dinar 3.000 | + 101% | |
| Entertainment | + 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 0% 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 4.826) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,243 KZT (Dinar 19) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 14,109 KZT (Dinar 27) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,030 KZT (Dinar 3.849) | Dinar 2.000 | + 92% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,033 KZT (Dinar 1.958) | Dinar 1.000 | + 96% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 904 KZT (Dinar 1.715) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 238,457 KZT (Dinar 452) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20 KZT (Dinar 0.039) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 22,550 KZT (Dinar 43) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 359 KZT (Dinar 0.681) | Dinar 2.100 | - 68% | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 297 prices entered by 21 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.00190
JOD
/
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Cost of living in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 23% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
Dinar 1,300
in Zarqa
you would need to make just about Dinar 1,005
(530,063 KZT)
in Astana.
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