Cost of living
Karaganda compared to Mangystau
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Overview comparison
KaragandaMangystau
Consumer prices in Mangystau are roughly 40% higher than in Karaganda.
Cost of living
| Item | Karaganda | Mangystau |
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| Total with rent one person | 608 | 977 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,199 | 2,624 |
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| Without rent one person | 324 | 505 |
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| Without rent one family | 844 | 1,175 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 199.34 | 588.74 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 441.57 | 855.45 |
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| Food person | 193 | 311 |
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| Food family | 495 | 632 |
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| Transport person | 27.1 | 54.49 |
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| Transport family | 59.56 | 168.12 |
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| Life expectancy | 82.32 years | 82.55 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Karaganda | Mangystau |
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| Lunch Menu | 7.29 | 9.54 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 25.91 | 36.53 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.17 | 6.18 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.84 | 1.66 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.01 | 2.09 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.62 | 0.74 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Karaganda | Mangystau |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 211.87 | 628.33 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 197.1 | 474.97 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 379.22 | 1,175.98 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 278.43 | 767.4 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 25.88 | 45.45 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 50.77 | 54.46 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 12.46 | 14.44 |
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Transportation
| Item | Karaganda | Mangystau |
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| Local transport ticket | 14.06 | 18.82 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,141 | 2,051 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 633 | 1,208 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.36 | 0.23 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 14.27% | 12.87% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 4.29 | 8.02 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.49 | 0.49 |
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Groceries
| Item | Karaganda | Mangystau |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.85 | 1.24 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.41 | 0.57 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.62 | 1.68 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.72 | 8.95 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.29 | 5.68 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.41 | 8.43 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.72 | 2.29 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.4 | 0.5 |
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Other
| Item | Karaganda | Mangystau |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 30.19 | 55.22 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 4.02 | 6.11 |
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| Doctors visit | 12.42 | 17.14 |
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| Haircut, simple | 1.97 | 8.25 |
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| Brand Jeans | 48.61 | 87.38 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 84.98 | 93.68 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 166.66 | 292.74 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 6,636 | 9,029 |
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