Cost of living in Osan is 91% higher than in Karaganda (without rent).
Rent in Osan is 93% more expensive than in Karaganda.
Cost of living including rent in Osan is 92% higher than in Karaganda.
Food in Osan is 99% more expensive than in Karaganda.
Transport in Osan is 91% more expensive than in Karaganda.
| Osan | Karaganda | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Osan | Karaganda | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
6.79 $ | 7.66 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 32.3 $ | 26.1 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.78 $ | 4.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.12 $ | 1.02 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.56 $ | 1.67 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.44 $ | 0.72 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.09 $ | 0.95 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.77 $ | 0.43 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.73 $ | 1.01 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.17 $ | 1.39 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.1 $ | 7.9 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.96 $ | 3.6 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 20.2 $ | 7.51 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.84 $ | 1.28 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.34 $ | 1.55 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.79 $ | 2.2 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.32 $ | 0.44 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.68 $ | 0.47 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.71 $ | 0.48 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.49 $ | 0.82 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 15.5 $ | 6.3 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.04 $ | 0.85 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.4 $ | 1.56 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.07 $ | 0.31 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 45.3 $ | 12.4 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.22 $ | 0.43 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 8.7 $ | 4.34 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 22.8 $ | 10.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.1 $ | 3.81 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.28 $ | 1.73 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.21 $ | 0.52 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.81 $ | 0.87 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
93.8 $ | 28.3 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
145 $ | 43.2 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
19.2 $ | 10.4 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 299 $ | 172 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 663 $ | 321 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 424 $ | 248 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 914 $ | 430 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 9,438 $ | 1,040 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 5,775 $ | 683 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,154 $ | 431 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.93 % | 16.32 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 64.1 $ | 26.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 10.9 $ | 4.03 $ |
| Haircut | 6.99 $ | 2.09 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 81.3 $ | 74.1 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 70 $ | 59.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 333 $ | 207 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 19,898 $ | 6,242 $ |