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Astana vs. Havana Cost of Living Summary

Astana is 24.2% more expensive than Havana.

Restaurants: pay 75.3% more in Astana
Groceries: pay 42.5% less in Astana
Transportation: pay 39.9% less in Astana
Housing: pay 72.6% more in Astana
Childcare: pay 2.4 times more in Astana
Entertainment and Sports: pay 2.5 times more in Astana
Clothing: pay 74.2% more in Astana

The cost of entertainment and sports, childcare, restaurants, clothing, and housing in Astana are more expensive than in Havana. Expenses including groceries and transportation are lower in Astana. Notably, entertainment and sports, childcare, and restaurants are significantly more expensive in Astana.

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Astana vs. Havana Cost Breakdown

If you lived in Astana instead of Havana, you would:

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pay 75.3% more for restaurants

	Havana	Astana
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$3.71 CUC3.71	$11.00 KZT4,985.16	+196.8%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$5.00 CUC5.00	$7.83 KZT3,548.37	+56.6%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$1.70 CUC1.70	$1.10 KZT499.26	-35.2%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$1.00 CUC1.00	$0.66 KZT298.06	-34.2%
Average			+75.3%

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pay 42.5% less for groceries

	Havana	Astana
Bread 1 loaf	$1.49 CUC1.49	$0.63 KZT283.87	-58.0%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$2.22 CUC2.22	$6.10 KZT2,762.66	+174.7%
Milk (1 gallon)	$14.20 CUC14.20	$4.93 KZT2,232.43	-65.3%
Eggs 1 dozen	$3.71 CUC3.71	$2.23 KZT1,009.64	-40.0%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$2.07 CUC2.07	$2.69 KZT1,219.52	+30.0%
Apples (1 lb)	$2.75 CUC2.75	$0.82 KZT369.90	-70.3%
Bananas (1 lb)	$0.48 CUC0.48	$1.06 KZT482.49	+120.0%
Oranges (1 lb)	$1.79 CUC1.79	$1.03 KZT468.85	-42.1%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$1.04 CUC1.04	$1.01 KZT456.93	-3.4%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$1.73 CUC1.73	$0.31 KZT141.42	-81.9%
Onions (1 lb)	$1.85 CUC1.85	$0.20 KZT91.97	-89.0%
Average			-42.5%

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pay 39.9% less for transportation

	Havana	Astana
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$4.83 CUC4.83	$2.53 KZT1,145.06	-47.7%
Monthly public transit pass	$22.50 CUC22.50	$16.78 KZT7,603.65	-25.4%
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$60,000.00 CUC60,000.00	$24,607.50 KZT11M	-59.0%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$6.20 CUC6.20	$11.19 KZT5,069.10	+80.4%
Average			-39.9%

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pay 72.6% more for housing

	Havana	Astana
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$90.21 CUC90.21	$17.96 KZT8,139.19	-80.1%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$254.03 CUC254.03	$575.82 KZT261K	+126.7%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$214.40 CUC214.40	$394.61 KZT179K	+84.1%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$36.20 CUC36.20	$52.26 KZT23,684.23	+44.4%
Average			+72.6%

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pay 2.4 times more for childcare

	Havana	Astana
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$112.00 CUC112.00	$374.89 KZT170K	+234.7%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$7,000.00 CUC7,000.00	$11,828.93 KZT5M	+69.0%
Average			+137.8%

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pay 2.5 times more for entertainment and sports

	Havana	Astana
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$1.60 CUC1.60	$1.34 KZT608.29	-16.2%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$1.11 CUC1.11	$2.59 KZT1,174.34	+133.4%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$2.00 CUC2.00	$2.24 KZT1,013.82	+11.9%
Monthly membership at local gym	$19.00 CUC19.00	$57.61 KZT26,110.84	+203.2%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$0.85 CUC0.85	$6.49 KZT2,940.08	+663.2%
Average			+153.7%

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pay 74.2% more for clothing

	Havana	Astana
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$37.00 CUC37.00	$66.09 KZT29,953.79	+78.6%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$37.00 CUC37.00	$46.98 KZT21,290.23	+27.0%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$68.67 CUC68.67	$120.13 KZT54,442.17	+74.9%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$56.00 CUC56.00	$129.87 KZT58,857.92	+131.9%
Average			+74.2%

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