Cost of living comparison
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Kazakhstan vs. Aktau Cost of Living Summary
Kazakhstan is 21.3% more expensive than Aktau.
- Restaurants
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pay 9.4% more in Kazakhstan
- Groceries
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pay 4.7% less in Kazakhstan
- Transportation
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pay 10.2% more in Kazakhstan
- Housing
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pay 40.6% more in Kazakhstan
- Childcare
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pay 78.7% more in Kazakhstan
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 8.5% more in Kazakhstan
- Clothing
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pay 6.7% more in Kazakhstan
The cost of childcare, housing, transportation, restaurants, entertainment and sports, and clothing in Kazakhstan are more expensive than in Aktau. Notably, childcare is significantly more expensive in Kazakhstan.
Kazakhstan vs. Aktau Cost Breakdown
If you lived in Kazakhstan instead of Aktau, you would:
pay 9.4% more for restaurants
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Aktau
|
Kazakhstan
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$9.16
KZT4,632.46
|
$7.69
KZT3,886.73
|
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Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$8.24
KZT4,169.22
|
$5.59
KZT2,824.49
|
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| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$0.49
KZT250.15
|
$0.82
KZT416.96
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.39
KZT197.65
|
$0.47
KZT235.99
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pay 4.7% less for groceries
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Aktau
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Kazakhstan
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$0.37
KZT189.00
|
$0.38
KZT192.79
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$4.12
KZT2,084.61
|
$3.90
KZT1,970.29
|
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| Milk (1 gallon) |
$4.14
KZT2,095.53
|
$3.72
KZT1,879.82
|
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|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$1.35
KZT681.90
|
$1.42
KZT715.63
|
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| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$1.70
KZT857.31
|
$1.90
KZT960.39
|
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| Apples (1 lb) |
$0.56
KZT283.25
|
$0.54
KZT272.86
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.86
KZT436.14
|
$0.78
KZT396.43
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.89
KZT449.67
|
$0.81
KZT407.60
|
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| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.07
KZT538.97
|
$0.76
KZT381.86
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.24
KZT121.56
|
$0.27
KZT135.84
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.21
KZT105.06
|
$0.18
KZT88.71
|
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pay 10.2% more for transportation
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Aktau
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Kazakhstan
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$1.71
KZT862.59
|
$1.64
KZT829.17
|
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| Monthly public transit pass | ?? |
$14.93
KZT7,550.92
|
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| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | ?? |
$21,099.38
KZT10,670,247.86
|
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| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$5.31
KZT2,686.83
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$6.61
KZT3,342.16
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pay 40.6% more for housing
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Aktau
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Kazakhstan
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$8.93
KZT4,516.65
|
$13.16
KZT6,656.51
|
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| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$234.50
KZT118,591.06
|
$335.95
KZT169,892.20
|
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| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$167.17
KZT84,542.46
|
$228.28
KZT115,446.61
|
|
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Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$28.92
KZT14,623.83
|
$39.09
KZT19,766.13
|
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pay 78.7% more for childcare
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Aktau
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Kazakhstan
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$119.08
KZT60,222.02
|
$167.71
KZT84,813.94
|
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| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$2,198.46
KZT1,111,791.23
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$4,761.69
KZT2,408,054.46
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pay 8.5% more for entertainment and sports
|
Aktau
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Kazakhstan
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$1.10
KZT555.90
|
$1.16
KZT585.06
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$2.10
KZT1,063.15
|
$1.82
KZT922.15
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$2.20
KZT1,111.79
|
$1.91
KZT967.48
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$30.23
KZT15,287.13
|
$32.04
KZT16,203.59
|
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| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$2.56
KZT1,297.09
|
$4.04
KZT2,042.01
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pay 6.7% more for clothing
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Aktau
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Kazakhstan
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|---|---|---|---|
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Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$54.96
KZT27,794.78
|
$48.70
KZT24,625.81
|
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Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$32.98
KZT16,676.87
|
$35.81
KZT18,111.30
|
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Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$59.54
KZT30,111.01
|
$76.95
KZT38,912.64
|
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| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$73.28
KZT37,059.71
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$73.59
KZT37,214.55
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