Cost of living
Taraz compared to East Kazakhstan Province
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Overview comparison
TarazEast Kazakhstan Province
Consumer prices in Taraz are roughly 24% higher than in East Kazakhstan Province.
Cost of living
| Item | Taraz | East Kazakhstan Province |
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| Total with rent one person | 401 | 443 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,225 | 1,711 |
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| Without rent one person | 280 | 277 |
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| Without rent one family | 872 | 1,216 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 168.89 | 183.01 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 296.48 | 434.63 |
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| Food person | 257 | 260 |
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| Food family | 686 | 596 |
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| Transport person | 20.18 | 35.84 |
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| Transport family | 72.15 | 100.49 |
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| Life expectancy | 72.38 years | 71.57 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Taraz | East Kazakhstan Province |
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| Lunch Menu | 6.36 | 8.79 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 19.84 | 26.06 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 6.14 | 5.53 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.21 | 1.07 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.61 | 2.13 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.85 | 1.65 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Taraz | East Kazakhstan Province |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 203.03 | 167.67 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 101.77 | 169.52 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 432.76 | 264 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 158.94 | 341.48 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 25.81 | 21.94 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 35.58 | 38.78 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 6.59 | 11.58 |
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Transportation
| Item | Taraz | East Kazakhstan Province |
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| Local transport ticket | 15.1 | 13.3 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 714 | 418 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 605 | 296 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.22 | 0.17 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 14.27% | 11.11% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 4.69 | 10.7 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.41 | 0.5 |
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Groceries
| Item | Taraz | East Kazakhstan Province |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.82 | 1.1 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.12 | 0.29 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.24 | 1.25 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.6 | 8.53 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.26 | 3.37 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.45 | 5.82 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.76 | 2.5 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.48 | 0.36 |
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Other
| Item | Taraz | East Kazakhstan Province |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 20.09 | 30.53 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 5.09 | 3.81 |
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| Doctors visit | 17.85 | 10.18 |
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| Haircut, simple | 6.72 | 5.19 |
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| Brand Jeans | 22.61 | 25.73 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 94.74 | 69.21 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 104.12 | 233.13 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 9,066 | 5,215 |
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