Cost of living
Mangystau Region compared to Aktau
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Overview comparison
Mangystau RegionAktau
Consumer prices in Mangystau Region are roughly 2% higher than in Aktau.
Cost of living
| Item | Mangystau Region | Aktau |
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| Total with rent one person | 652 | 583 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,762 | 1,489 |
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| Without rent one person | 374 | 305 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,091 | 1,060 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 250.73 | 175.32 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 550.82 | 643.56 |
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| Food person | 289 | 258 |
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| Food family | 579 | 674 |
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| Transport person | 15.27 | 13.36 |
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| Transport family | 47.12 | 35.14 |
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| Life expectancy | 67.71 years | 66.15 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Mangystau Region | Aktau |
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| Lunch Menu | 7.43 | 5.52 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 22.02 | 24.65 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 5.08 | 8.83 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.56 | 1.16 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.2 | 2.12 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.76 | 0.57 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Mangystau Region | Aktau |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 287.45 | 277.59 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 195.61 | 180.96 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 895.9 | 584.55 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 472.53 | 657.41 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 20.04 | 22.13 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 30.26 | 28.44 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 12.81 | 10.7 |
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Transportation
| Item | Mangystau Region | Aktau |
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| Local transport ticket | 17.76 | 16.21 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 776 | 649 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 568 | 666 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.15 | 0.14 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 8.93% | 8.09% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 4.1 | 2.5 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.37 | 0.64 |
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Groceries
| Item | Mangystau Region | Aktau |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.15 | 1.48 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.32 | 0.45 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.25 | 1.55 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.81 | 9.35 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.03 | 4.15 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.63 | 7.76 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.87 | 2.53 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.33 | 0.32 |
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Other
| Item | Mangystau Region | Aktau |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 47.75 | 38.14 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 5.84 | 3.17 |
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| Doctors visit | 10.23 | 9.58 |
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| Haircut, simple | 5.56 | 5.22 |
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| Brand Jeans | 55.52 | 107.18 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 60.23 | 106.24 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 280.45 | 159.38 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 3,960 | 4,232 |
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