- Cost of Living
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- Astana
- Zarqa
- Comparison
Cost of living in Astana, Kazakhstan compared to Zarqa, Jordan
Currency:
Food | - 29% | |||
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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% |

These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.00217
JOD
/
KZT
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Cost of living in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 16% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
Dinar 1,100
in Zarqa
you would need to make just about Dinar 921
(423,933 KZT)
in Astana.
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