Cost of living in Istiklol is 14% higher than in Atyrau (without rent).
Rent in Istiklol is 20% more expensive than in Atyrau.
Cost of living including rent in Istiklol is 16% higher than in Atyrau.
Food in Istiklol is very similar to Atyrau.
Transport in Istiklol is very similar to Atyrau.
| Istiklol | Atyrau | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Istiklol | Atyrau | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
5.69 $ | 7.26 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 14.2 $ | 25 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.3 $ | 5.58 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.11 $ | 1.3 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.69 $ | 2.01 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.59 $ | 0.84 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.85 $ | 1.12 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.57 $ | 0.3 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.51 $ | 1.2 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.68 $ | 1.43 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.97 $ | 12.6 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.2 $ | 4.69 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.04 $ | 5.64 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.18 $ | 1.4 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.97 $ | 2.02 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.41 $ | 1.64 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.89 $ | 0.45 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.46 $ | 0.18 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.37 $ | 0.39 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.04 $ | 0.73 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.56 $ | 11.8 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.29 $ | 0.73 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.34 $ | 1.85 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.4 $ | 0.17 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 25.2 $ | 8.91 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.83 $ | 0.44 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 3.12 $ | 4.32 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 119 $ | 8.98 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.69 $ | 4.45 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.56 $ | 5.3 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.86 $ | 1.83 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.96 $ | 1.07 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
29.8 $ | 19.5 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
45.8 $ | 29.9 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
24 $ | 12.8 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 219 $ | 187 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 402 $ | 429 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 293 $ | 297 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 593 $ | 781 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 668 $ | 854 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 455 $ | 604 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 285 $ | 803 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 20.16 % | 18.82 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 24.7 $ | 52.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.72 $ | 4.77 $ |
| Haircut | 3.17 $ | 5.61 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 76.5 $ | 53.6 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 25.3 $ | 55.5 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 107 $ | 331 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 10,390 $ | 3,262 $ |