Aktau, Kazakhstan is Very affordable overall. Monthly costs are about $585 for one person and $1680 for a family of four, including rent.
Aktau is 45% cheaper overall versus the European benchmark.
Aktau is 46% cheaper than Columbus, without rent.
Rent in Aktau is, on average, 84% lower than in Columbus.
Aktau is most realistic when moving with a strong job offer or relocation package. Without high income, the housing-driven price level can be difficult to sustain.
Rent and utilities significantly influence the overall cost of living. This can create challenges for those without a substantial income.
Food costs are 17% lower than the European benchmark, making it relatively affordable. This helps keep overall living expenses manageable.
Public transport is 86% lower than the European benchmark, making it an economical choice for residents. This contributes to the overall affordability of living in Aktau.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 6.22 $ |
| Dinner | 25.1 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 8.86 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.24 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.85 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.54 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.23 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.43 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.9 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.44 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.48 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.06 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.68 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.35 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.19 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.26 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.17 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.73 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.63 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.35 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.99 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.8 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.74 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.16 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 0.15 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 9.93 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 0.55 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 2.61 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 9.39 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.39 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 4.8 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.68 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.07 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 22 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 33 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 11.8 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 169 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 572 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 255 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 497 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 689 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 651 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 366 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 14.93% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 37.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.1 $ |
| Haircut | 5.4 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 96.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 94.5 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 156 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,819 $ |