In Taraz, Kazakhstan, a family of four typically needs around $1275 per month including rent. A single person may spend about $461 monthly.
Taraz is 57% cheaper overall versus the European benchmark.
Taraz is 54% cheaper than Columbus, without rent.
Rent in Taraz is, on average, 89% lower than in Columbus.
Taraz 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.
The primary driver of costs in Taraz is rent and utilities, which can significantly impact overall expenses.
Food costs are 33% lower than the European benchmark, making it relatively affordable.
Public transport is 75% lower than the European benchmark, offering significant savings for residents.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 6.2 $ |
| Dinner | 20.9 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.26 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.25 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.46 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.83 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.99 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.13 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.15 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.08 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.62 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.41 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.65 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.93 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.68 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.24 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.46 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.82 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.83 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.4 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.95 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.46 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.91 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.78 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 0.19 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 14.4 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 0.43 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 4.13 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 17.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 7.31 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 3.54 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.74 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.66 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 22 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 33 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 6.3 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 95 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 188 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 225 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 421 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 745 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 566 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 265 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 16.34% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 17.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 5.5 $ |
| Haircut | 7.32 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 104 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 24.8 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 88 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 10,141 $ |