Cost of living comparison

Trinidad and Tobago

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Kazakhstan

Astana vs. San Fernando Cost of Living Summary

Astana is 13.8% cheaper than San Fernando.

Restaurants: pay 1.3% more in Astana
Groceries: pay 37.0% less in Astana
Transportation: pay 40.4% less in Astana
Housing: pay 6.6% more in Astana
Childcare: pay 1.3% more in Astana
Entertainment and Sports: pay 24.2% less in Astana
Clothing: pay 32.4% more in Astana

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

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Astana vs. San Fernando Cost Breakdown

If you lived in Astana instead of San Fernando, you would:

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pay 1.3% more for restaurants

	San Fernando	Astana
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$10.32 TTD70.16	$11.00 KZT4,985.16	+6.6%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$8.11 TTD55.12	$7.83 KZT3,548.37	-3.4%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$1.02 TTD6.92	$1.10 KZT499.26	+8.3%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$0.74 TTD5.01	$0.66 KZT298.06	-10.8%
Average			+1.3%

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pay 37.0% less for groceries

	San Fernando	Astana
Bread 1 loaf	$2.28 TTD15.53	$0.63 KZT283.87	-72.6%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$3.32 TTD22.56	$6.10 KZT2,762.66	+83.7%
Milk (1 gallon)	$7.63 TTD51.85	$4.93 KZT2,232.43	-35.4%
Eggs 1 dozen	$3.83 TTD26.06	$2.23 KZT1,009.64	-41.9%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$4.57 TTD31.07	$2.69 KZT1,219.52	-41.1%
Apples (1 lb)	$2.50 TTD17.01	$0.82 KZT369.90	-67.4%
Bananas (1 lb)	$1.14 TTD7.74	$1.06 KZT482.49	-6.5%
Oranges (1 lb)	$1.67 TTD11.37	$1.03 KZT468.85	-38.1%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$1.95 TTD13.23	$1.01 KZT456.93	-48.2%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$0.33 TTD2.27	$0.31 KZT141.42	-6.7%
Onions (1 lb)	$0.33 TTD2.27	$0.20 KZT91.97	-39.3%
Average			-37.0%

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pay 40.4% less for transportation

	San Fernando	Astana
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$4.32 TTD29.40	$2.53 KZT1,145.06	-41.6%
Monthly public transit pass	$44.22 TTD300.68	$16.78 KZT7,603.65	-62.1%
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$36,853.34 TTD251K	$24,607.50 KZT11M	-33.2%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$7.96 TTD54.12	$11.19 KZT5,069.10	+40.5%
Average			-40.4%

San Fernando vs. Astana - Cost of transportation

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pay 6.6% more for housing

	San Fernando	Astana
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$45.45 TTD309.03	$17.96 KZT8,139.19	-60.5%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$515.95 TTD3,507.88	$575.82 KZT261K	+11.6%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$393.10 TTD2,672.67	$394.61 KZT179K	+0.4%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$33.82 TTD229.93	$52.26 KZT23,684.23	+54.5%
Average			+6.6%

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pay 1.3% more for childcare

	San Fernando	Astana
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$399.05 TTD2,713.11	$374.89 KZT170K	-6.1%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$10,825.75 TTD73,603.36	$11,828.93 KZT5M	+9.3%
Average			+1.3%

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pay 24.2% less for entertainment and sports

	San Fernando	Astana
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$1.84 TTD12.53	$1.34 KZT608.29	-27.2%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$3.72 TTD25.28	$2.59 KZT1,174.34	-30.3%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$5.60 TTD38.09	$2.24 KZT1,013.82	-60.1%
Monthly membership at local gym	$51.59 TTD350.79	$57.61 KZT26,110.84	+11.7%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$8.84 TTD60.14	$6.49 KZT2,940.08	-26.7%
Average			-24.2%

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pay 32.4% more for clothing

	San Fernando	Astana
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$54.67 TTD371.67	$66.09 KZT29,953.79	+20.9%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$36.85 TTD250.56	$46.98 KZT21,290.23	+27.5%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$88.45 TTD601.35	$120.13 KZT54,442.17	+35.8%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$88.45 TTD601.35	$129.87 KZT58,857.92	+46.8%
Average			+32.4%

San Fernando vs. Astana - Cost of clothing

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