Cost of living in Kostanay is 9% lower than in Bethlehem (without rent).
Rent in Kostanay is 24% cheaper than in Bethlehem.
Cost of living including rent in Kostanay is 16% lower than in Bethlehem.
Food in Kostanay is 3% cheaper than in Bethlehem.
Transport in Kostanay is 53% cheaper than in Bethlehem.
| Kostanay | Bethlehem | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Kostanay | Bethlehem | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
14.3 $ | 7.36 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 26 $ | 26.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.14 $ | 8.73 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.46 $ | 3.32 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.62 $ | 2.3 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.17 $ | 0.7 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.99 $ | 1.62 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.5 $ | 0.59 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.09 $ | 1.68 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.33 $ | 1.94 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.5 $ | 6.76 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.2 $ | 7.19 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.2 $ | 12.6 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.4 $ | 1.44 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.78 $ | 1.26 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.79 $ | 1.07 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.55 $ | 0.89 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.45 $ | 0.72 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.55 $ | 0.48 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.95 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.31 $ | 10.7 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.02 $ | 1.89 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.95 $ | 7.58 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.31 $ | 0.8 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 23.2 $ | 96.7 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.51 $ | 1.85 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 7.8 $ | 13.4 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 10.7 $ | 28.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.41 $ | 5.21 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.59 $ | 4.64 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.05 $ | 2.01 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.07 $ | 3.91 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
40.2 $ | 53 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
61.3 $ | 80.1 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
10.4 $ | 38.8 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 305 $ | 383 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 435 $ | 401 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 338 $ | 380 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 490 $ | 793 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,127 $ | 1,110 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 964 $ | 598 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 511 $ | 605 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 14.59 % | 6.2 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 40.1 $ | 40 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.98 $ | 8.07 $ |
| Haircut | 4.72 $ | 5.66 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 127 $ | 86.5 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 104 $ | 68.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 161 $ | 194 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,554 $ | 3,774 $ |