Cost of living comparison

Philippines

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Kazakhstan

Astana vs. Pasig Cost of Living Summary

Astana is 36.1% more expensive than Pasig.

Restaurants: pay 2.5 times more in Astana
Groceries: pay 21.1% less in Astana
Transportation: pay 3.1% less in Astana
Housing: pay 64.4% more in Astana
Childcare: pay 93.3% more in Astana
Entertainment and Sports: pay 20.7% more in Astana
Clothing: pay 89.7% more in Astana

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

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Astana vs. Pasig Cost Breakdown

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

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pay 2.5 times more for restaurants

	Pasig	Astana
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$3.98 ₱251.03	$11.00 KZT4,985.16	+176.0%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$2.81 ₱176.73	$7.83 KZT3,548.37	+179.1%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$0.69 ₱43.18	$1.10 KZT499.26	+60.7%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$0.32 ₱20.46	$0.66 KZT298.06	+102.5%
Average			+154.5%

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pay 21.1% less for groceries

	Pasig	Astana
Bread 1 loaf	$1.14 ₱71.61	$0.63 KZT283.87	-44.9%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$2.79 ₱175.72	$6.10 KZT2,762.66	+118.5%
Milk (1 gallon)	$6.42 ₱404.50	$4.93 KZT2,232.43	-23.3%
Eggs 1 dozen	$2.05 ₱129.18	$2.23 KZT1,009.64	+8.6%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$1.55 ₱97.74	$2.69 KZT1,219.52	+73.4%
Apples (1 lb)	$1.45 ₱91.09	$0.82 KZT369.90	-43.6%
Bananas (1 lb)	$0.72 ₱45.55	$1.06 KZT482.49	+47.2%
Oranges (1 lb)	$1.32 ₱83.12	$1.03 KZT468.85	-21.6%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$0.80 ₱50.10	$1.01 KZT456.93	+26.8%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$1.03 ₱64.97	$0.31 KZT141.42	-69.7%
Onions (1 lb)	$1.20 ₱75.72	$0.20 KZT91.97	-83.1%
Average			-21.1%

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pay 3.1% less for transportation

	Pasig	Astana
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$4.66 ₱293.33	$2.53 KZT1,145.06	-45.7%
Monthly public transit pass	??	$16.78 KZT7,603.65
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$21,359.52 ₱1M	$24,607.50 KZT11M	+15.2%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$2.54 ₱160.16	$11.19 KZT5,069.10	+339.9%
Average			-3.1%

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pay 64.4% more for housing

	Pasig	Astana
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$24.14 ₱1,520.93	$17.96 KZT8,139.19	-25.6%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$334.74 ₱21,086.86	$575.82 KZT261K	+72.0%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$151.43 ₱9,539.29	$394.61 KZT179K	+160.6%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$94.04 ₱5,924.32	$52.26 KZT23,684.23	-44.4%
Average			+64.4%

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pay 93.3% more for childcare

	Pasig	Astana
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$132.83 ₱8,367.80	$374.89 KZT170K	+182.2%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$8,932.60 ₱563K	$11,828.93 KZT5M	+32.4%
Average			+93.3%

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pay 20.7% more for entertainment and sports

	Pasig	Astana
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$1.20 ₱75.31	$1.34 KZT608.29	+12.3%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$2.26 ₱142.25	$2.59 KZT1,174.34	+14.8%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$2.95 ₱185.77	$2.24 KZT1,013.82	-24.1%
Monthly membership at local gym	$30.29 ₱1,907.86	$57.61 KZT26,110.84	+90.2%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$6.38 ₱401.65	$6.49 KZT2,940.08	+1.7%
Average			+20.7%

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pay 89.7% more for clothing

	Pasig	Astana
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$34.01 ₱2,142.16	$66.09 KZT29,953.79	+94.4%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$27.47 ₱1,730.75	$46.98 KZT21,290.23	+71.0%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$71.73 ₱4,518.61	$120.13 KZT54,442.17	+67.5%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$55.79 ₱3,514.48	$129.87 KZT58,857.92	+132.8%
Average			+89.7%

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