Cost of living in Semey is 59% lower than in Sunchon (without rent).
Rent in Semey is 63% cheaper than in Sunchon.
Cost of living including rent in Semey is 62% lower than in Sunchon.
Food in Semey is 62% cheaper than in Sunchon.
Transport in Semey is 79% cheaper than in Sunchon.
| Semey | Sunchon | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Semey | Sunchon | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
5.47 $ | 8.48 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 21.5 $ | 111 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.31 $ | 5.03 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.9 $ | 1.79 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.33 $ | 1.82 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.74 $ | 0.55 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.75 $ | 2.52 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.33 $ | 2.61 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.02 $ | 2.63 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.19 $ | 2.57 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.7 $ | 9.57 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.3 $ | 18 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.02 $ | 6.71 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.11 $ | 3.1 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.5 $ | 1.24 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.94 $ | 1.67 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.36 $ | 3.01 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.55 $ | 1.01 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.61 $ | 0.34 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1 $ | 2.14 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 4.2 $ | 6.89 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.61 $ | 2.67 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.52 $ | 2.83 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.29 $ | 0.38 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 5.99 $ | 47 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.23 $ | 0.89 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 5.17 $ | 19.1 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 5.94 $ | 14.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 2.93 $ | 3.56 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 1.79 $ | 2.93 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.83 $ | 1.55 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.59 $ | 4.46 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
42.3 $ | 80.7 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
65.2 $ | 124 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
15.6 $ | 56 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 229 $ | 784 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 314 $ | 1,573 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 509 $ | 865 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 621 $ | 3,117 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 830 $ | 1,521 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 680 $ | 845 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 704 $ | 403 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 16.13 % | 12.48 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 26.5 $ | 22.9 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.18 $ | 4.28 $ |
| Haircut | 2.52 $ | 4.11 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 75.5 $ | 63.1 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 24 $ | 28.8 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 209 $ | 102 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,994 $ | 3,352 $ |