Cost of living in Kostanay is 41% lower than in Sapporo (without rent).
Rent in Kostanay is 35% cheaper than in Sapporo.
Cost of living including rent in Kostanay is 38% lower than in Sapporo.
Food in Kostanay is 33% cheaper than in Sapporo.
Transport in Kostanay is 83% cheaper than in Sapporo.
| Kostanay | Sapporo | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Kostanay | Sapporo | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
14.3 $ | 9.93 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 26 $ | 28 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.14 $ | 5.27 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.46 $ | 2.99 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.62 $ | 3.61 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.17 $ | 0.97 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.99 $ | 1.72 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.5 $ | 1.33 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.09 $ | 8.77 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.33 $ | 1.87 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.5 $ | 8.86 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.2 $ | 7.35 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.2 $ | 21 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.4 $ | 3.54 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.78 $ | 2.4 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.79 $ | 4.23 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.55 $ | 3.5 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.45 $ | 2.29 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.55 $ | 0.53 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.95 $ | 1.62 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.31 $ | 6.99 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.02 $ | 2.09 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.95 $ | 3.13 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.31 $ | 1.74 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 23.2 $ | 53.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.51 $ | 1.19 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 7.8 $ | 19.5 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 10.7 $ | 28.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.41 $ | 9.37 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.59 $ | 8 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.05 $ | 3.62 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.07 $ | 2.58 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
40.2 $ | 197 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
61.3 $ | 304 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
10.4 $ | 43.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 305 $ | 277 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 435 $ | 560 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 338 $ | 478 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 490 $ | 757 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,127 $ | 2,442 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 964 $ | 1,776 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 511 $ | 1,540 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 14.59 % | 1.75 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 40.1 $ | 55.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.98 $ | 12.8 $ |
| Haircut | 4.72 $ | 21 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 127 $ | 56.1 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 104 $ | 44.4 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 161 $ | 282 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,554 $ | 11,313 $ |