Cost of living in Kokshetau is 20% lower than in Hulhumale (without rent).
Rent in Kokshetau is 75% cheaper than in Hulhumale.
Cost of living including rent in Kokshetau is 58% lower than in Hulhumale.
Food in Kokshetau is 16% cheaper than in Hulhumale.
Transport in Kokshetau is 64% cheaper than in Hulhumale.
| Kokshetau | Hulhumale | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Kokshetau | Hulhumale | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
10.5 $ | 5.5 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 33.2 $ | 29.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.25 $ | 8.04 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.67 $ | 3.24 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.19 $ | 2.86 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.93 $ | 1.1 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.16 $ | 1.76 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.44 $ | 1.53 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.13 $ | 1.15 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.41 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.96 $ | 8.99 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.07 $ | 5.44 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.5 $ | 8.71 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.17 $ | 3.68 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.96 $ | 3.77 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.2 $ | 1.93 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.51 $ | 0.98 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.47 $ | 1.17 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.48 $ | 0.3 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.84 $ | 1.97 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.32 $ | 8.85 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.99 $ | 2.17 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.67 $ | 7.18 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.21 $ | 0.55 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 9.08 $ | 21.9 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.5 $ | 0.96 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 5 $ | 17.4 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 11 $ | 23.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.41 $ | 5.31 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.4 $ | 3.79 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.02 $ | 3.15 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.05 $ | 1.84 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
33.4 $ | 74 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
50.7 $ | 114 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
13.1 $ | 42.3 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 194 $ | 879 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 343 $ | 2,272 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 303 $ | 1,181 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 485 $ | 2,911 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,061 $ | 2,627 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 771 $ | 1,939 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 527 $ | 708 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 16.26 % | 13.56 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 30.9 $ | 65 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 5.2 $ | 8.29 $ |
| Haircut | 4.71 $ | 4.4 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 102 $ | 109 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 75.4 $ | 56.8 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 209 $ | 162 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 6,218 $ | 3,246 $ |