Cost of living in Mary is 84% higher than in Nur-Sultan (without rent).
Rent in Mary is 111% more expensive than in Nur-Sultan.
Cost of living including rent in Mary is 96% higher than in Nur-Sultan.
Food in Mary is 105% more expensive than in Nur-Sultan.
Transport in Mary is 49% cheaper than in Nur-Sultan.
| Mary | Nur-Sultan | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Mary | Nur-Sultan | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
11.3 $ | 10.4 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 60.1 $ | 33.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 8.52 $ | 6.21 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 14.2 $ | 1.69 $ |
| Capuccino | 8.61 $ | 2.17 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 3.27 $ | 0.94 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.87 $ | 1.16 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.85 $ | 0.49 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.19 $ | 1.53 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 6.8 $ | 1.69 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.27 $ | 9.94 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.86 $ | 5.07 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 25.4 $ | 7.44 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.97 $ | 1.36 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.4 $ | 1.96 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.42 $ | 2.22 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.91 $ | 0.51 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.85 $ | 0.47 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.77 $ | 0.48 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.09 $ | 1.2 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 27.2 $ | 7.27 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.32 $ | 1 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 25.2 $ | 1.66 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.14 $ | 0.19 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 8.55 $ | 14.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.37 $ | 0.5 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 9.85 $ | 5.01 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 35.1 $ | 11 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.43 $ | 2.95 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.83 $ | 2.57 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.01 $ | 1.19 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.79 $ | 1.1 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
49.2 $ | 33.1 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
76 $ | 50.5 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
85.9 $ | 13.2 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 605 $ | 306 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,305 $ | 604 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 884 $ | 436 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,457 $ | 859 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,841 $ | 1,129 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,953 $ | 755 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 745 $ | 591 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 7.92 % | 16.23 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 111 $ | 57.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 17.6 $ | 5.25 $ |
| Haircut | 6.4 $ | 5.56 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 140 $ | 102 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 83.3 $ | 75.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 22.9 $ | 209 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 6,633 $ | 6,243 $ |