Cost of living
Taraz compared to Balkhash
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Overview comparison
TarazBalkhash
Consumer prices in Balkhash are roughly 18% higher than in Taraz.
Cost of living
| Item | Taraz | Balkhash |
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| Total with rent one person | 401 | 711 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,225 | 1,423 |
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| Without rent one person | 280 | 322 |
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| Without rent one family | 872 | 1,276 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 168.89 | 270.29 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 296.48 | 681.23 |
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| Food person | 257 | 260 |
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| Food family | 686 | 619 |
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| Transport person | 20.18 | 17.97 |
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| Transport family | 72.15 | 41.87 |
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| Life expectancy | 72.38 years | 75.83 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Taraz | Balkhash |
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| Lunch Menu | 6.36 | 7.22 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 19.84 | 25.88 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 6.14 | 6.21 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.21 | 0.94 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.61 | 2.07 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.85 | 0.69 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Taraz | Balkhash |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 203.03 | 290.56 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 101.77 | 216.91 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 432.76 | 826.55 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 158.94 | 541.72 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 25.81 | 39.34 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 35.58 | 56.15 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 6.59 | 10.32 |
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Transportation
| Item | Taraz | Balkhash |
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| Local transport ticket | 15.1 | 14.52 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 714 | 1,061 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 605 | 879 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.22 | 0.2 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 14.27% | 14.03% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 4.69 | 5.08 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.41 | 0.46 |
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Groceries
| Item | Taraz | Balkhash |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.82 | 1.29 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.12 | 0.52 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.24 | 1.37 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.6 | 10.38 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.26 | 4.34 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.45 | 6.41 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.76 | 2.11 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.48 | 0.41 |
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Other
| Item | Taraz | Balkhash |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 20.09 | 40.21 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 5.09 | 5.31 |
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| Doctors visit | 17.85 | 15.48 |
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| Haircut, simple | 6.72 | 3.96 |
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| Brand Jeans | 22.61 | 65.91 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 94.74 | 110.26 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 104.12 | 259.6 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 9,066 | 9,313 |
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