Cost of living
Zhanaozen compared to Karaganda
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Overview comparison
ZhanaozenKaraganda
Consumer prices in Karaganda are roughly 10% higher than in Zhanaozen.
Cost of living
| Item | Zhanaozen | Karaganda |
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| Total with rent one person | 471 | 608 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,663 | 1,199 |
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| Without rent one person | 372 | 324 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,163 | 844 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 204.4 | 199.34 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 466.79 | 441.57 |
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| Food person | 263 | 193 |
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| Food family | 762 | 495 |
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| Transport person | 13.37 | 27.1 |
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| Transport family | 37.59 | 59.56 |
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| Life expectancy | 75.96 years | 82.32 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Zhanaozen | Karaganda |
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| Lunch Menu | 6.84 | 7.29 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 28.04 | 25.91 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 6.41 | 4.17 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.04 | 0.84 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.85 | 2.01 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.75 | 0.62 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Zhanaozen | Karaganda |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 232.05 | 211.87 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 174.81 | 197.1 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 599.54 | 379.22 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 572.27 | 278.43 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 21.09 | 25.88 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 34.13 | 50.77 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 14.07 | 12.46 |
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Transportation
| Item | Zhanaozen | Karaganda |
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| Local transport ticket | 14.03 | 14.06 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 745 | 1,141 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 597 | 633 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.17 | 0.36 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 9.57% | 14.27% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 3.61 | 4.29 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.59 | 0.49 |
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Groceries
| Item | Zhanaozen | Karaganda |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.98 | 0.85 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.42 | 0.41 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.19 | 1.62 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.41 | 7.72 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.39 | 4.29 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.06 | 6.41 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.99 | 1.72 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.3 | 0.4 |
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Other
| Item | Zhanaozen | Karaganda |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 44.65 | 30.19 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.79 | 4.02 |
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| Doctors visit | 10.75 | 12.42 |
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| Haircut, simple | 4.76 | 1.97 |
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| Brand Jeans | 83.12 | 48.61 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 104.86 | 84.98 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 163.88 | 166.66 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 4,415 | 6,636 |
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