Cost of living
Aktau compared to Almaty Region
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Overview comparison
AktauAlmaty Region
Consumer prices in Almaty Region are roughly 52% higher than in Aktau.
Cost of living
| Item | Aktau | Almaty Region |
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| Total with rent one person | 583 | 1,115 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,489 | 2,064 |
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| Without rent one person | 305 | 494 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,060 | 1,677 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 175.32 | 429.28 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 643.56 | 1,142.34 |
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| Food person | 258 | 232 |
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| Food family | 674 | 887 |
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| Transport person | 13.36 | 62.73 |
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| Transport family | 35.14 | 168.55 |
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| Life expectancy | 66.15 years | 66.54 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Aktau | Almaty Region |
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| Lunch Menu | 5.52 | 8.67 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 24.65 | 39.35 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 8.83 | 7.18 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.16 | 1.46 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.12 | 2.4 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.57 | 0.94 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Aktau | Almaty Region |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 277.59 | 572.55 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 180.96 | 329.5 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 584.55 | 1,338.51 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 657.41 | 862.89 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 22.13 | 37.77 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 28.44 | 69.49 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 10.7 | 14.86 |
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Transportation
| Item | Aktau | Almaty Region |
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| Local transport ticket | 16.21 | 20.18 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 649 | 2,203 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 666 | 1,236 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.14 | 0.25 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 8.09% | 12.49% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.5 | 9.05 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.64 | 0.57 |
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Groceries
| Item | Aktau | Almaty Region |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.48 | 1.1 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.45 | 0.46 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.55 | 1.59 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.35 | 10.94 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.15 | 5.14 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.76 | 7.69 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.53 | 1.55 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.32 | 0.48 |
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Other
| Item | Aktau | Almaty Region |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 38.14 | 41.17 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.17 | 5.04 |
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| Doctors visit | 9.58 | 20.07 |
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| Haircut, simple | 5.22 | 6.49 |
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| Brand Jeans | 107.18 | 79.93 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 106.24 | 110.41 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 159.38 | 296.02 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 4,232 | 11,116 |
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