Cost of living
Taraz compared to Abai
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Overview comparison
TarazAbai
Consumer prices in Abai are roughly 39% higher than in Taraz.
Cost of living
| Item | Taraz | Abai |
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| Total with rent one person | 401 | 895 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,225 | 2,205 |
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| Without rent one person | 280 | 528 |
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| Without rent one family | 872 | 1,193 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 168.89 | 396.64 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 296.48 | 814.67 |
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| Food person | 257 | 323 |
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| Food family | 686 | 821 |
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| Transport person | 20.18 | 70.05 |
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| Transport family | 72.15 | 143.52 |
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| Life expectancy | 72.38 years | 65.25 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Taraz | Abai |
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| Lunch Menu | 6.36 | 10.11 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 19.84 | 33.37 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 6.14 | 5.99 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.21 | 1.42 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.61 | 1.95 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.85 | 0.91 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Taraz | Abai |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 203.03 | 599.74 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 101.77 | 476.02 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 432.76 | 1,197.52 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 158.94 | 675.57 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 25.81 | 34.22 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 35.58 | 69.5 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 6.59 | 15.14 |
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Transportation
| Item | Taraz | Abai |
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| Local transport ticket | 15.1 | 14.59 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 714 | 1,893 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 605 | 1,042 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.22 | 0.28 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 14.27% | 12.52% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 4.69 | 8.93 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.41 | 0.45 |
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Groceries
| Item | Taraz | Abai |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.82 | 1.39 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.12 | 0.56 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.24 | 1.62 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.6 | 9.28 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.26 | 5.6 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.45 | 8.96 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.76 | 1.6 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.48 | 0.44 |
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Other
| Item | Taraz | Abai |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 20.09 | 39.93 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 5.09 | 5.58 |
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| Doctors visit | 17.85 | 19.42 |
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| Haircut, simple | 6.72 | 8.33 |
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| Brand Jeans | 22.61 | 92.63 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 94.74 | 101.64 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 104.12 | 230.3 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 9,066 | 11,876 |
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