Cost of living in Karaganda is 50% higher than in Sylhet (without rent).
Rent in Karaganda is 151% more expensive than in Sylhet.
Cost of living including rent in Karaganda is 80% higher than in Sylhet.
Food in Karaganda is 48% more expensive than in Sylhet.
Transport in Karaganda is 5% more expensive than in Sylhet.
| Karaganda | Sylhet | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Karaganda | Sylhet | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
7.66 $ | 1.67 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 26.1 $ | 9.57 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.4 $ | 4.16 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.02 $ | 4.15 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.67 $ | 1.65 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.72 $ | 0.29 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.95 $ | 0.74 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.43 $ | 0.44 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.01 $ | 0.63 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.39 $ | 1.14 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.9 $ | 6.9 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.6 $ | 2.07 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.51 $ | 5.95 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.28 $ | 1.57 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.55 $ | 0.95 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.2 $ | 1.82 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.44 $ | 0.3 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.47 $ | 0.59 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.48 $ | 0.16 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.82 $ | 0.83 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.3 $ | 3.87 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.85 $ | 2.3 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.56 $ | 2.86 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.31 $ | 0.42 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 12.4 $ | 8.39 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.43 $ | 0.91 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 4.34 $ | 3.34 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 10.9 $ | 9.72 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.81 $ | 1.95 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 1.73 $ | 5.05 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.52 $ | 0.79 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.87 $ | 0.77 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
28.3 $ | 15.2 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
43.2 $ | 23.5 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
10.4 $ | 13.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 172 $ | 60.4 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 321 $ | 118 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 248 $ | 67.5 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 430 $ | 157 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,040 $ | 412 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 683 $ | 248 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 431 $ | 238 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 16.32 % | 8.93 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 26.6 $ | 7.33 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.03 $ | 4.15 $ |
| Haircut | 2.09 $ | 1.67 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 74.1 $ | 37.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 59.6 $ | 13.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 207 $ | 37.4 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 6,242 $ | 955 $ |