Cost of living in Kapchagay is 10% lower than in Al-Karak (without rent).
Rent in Kapchagay is 45% more expensive than in Al-Karak.
Cost of living including rent in Kapchagay is 12% higher than in Al-Karak.
Food in Kapchagay is 3% cheaper than in Al-Karak.
Transport in Kapchagay is 52% cheaper than in Al-Karak.
| Kapchagay | Al-Karak | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Kapchagay | Al-Karak | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
7.78 $ | 2.79 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 31.5 $ | 49.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.12 $ | 5.66 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.35 $ | 7.09 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.17 $ | 0.7 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.87 $ | 0.49 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.21 $ | 1.41 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.53 $ | 0.35 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.56 $ | 0.84 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.73 $ | 1.68 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.14 $ | 6.97 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.9 $ | 4.23 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.66 $ | 11.1 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.28 $ | 1.4 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.96 $ | 1.42 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.09 $ | 1.4 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.54 $ | 0.85 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.43 $ | 0.84 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.47 $ | 0.39 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.32 $ | 1.47 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.25 $ | 21.3 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.91 $ | 4.85 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.85 $ | 3.52 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.23 $ | 0.75 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 14.4 $ | 34.2 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.48 $ | 1.45 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 6.98 $ | 11.8 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 17.2 $ | 26.5 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 7.33 $ | 4.95 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.54 $ | 4.91 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.43 $ | 2.59 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.65 $ | 3.37 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
38.5 $ | 58.6 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
59.5 $ | 90.6 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
13.1 $ | 28.3 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 327 $ | 204 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 721 $ | 328 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 481 $ | 164 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,098 $ | 283 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,640 $ | 210 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,141 $ | 281 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 568 $ | 490 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 17.69 % | 7.19 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 44.3 $ | 42.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 5.1 $ | 11.3 $ |
| Haircut | 7.29 $ | 7.77 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 111 $ | 113 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 80.5 $ | 68.1 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 262 $ | 141 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 10,122 $ | 3,363 $ |