Kazakhstan vs Kazakhstan · 195 km apart
Kazakhstan
single / month
Cheaper overallKazakhstan
single / month
| Expense | Abay | Astana | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $3.78 | $4.79 | Abay |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $15.12 | $19.15 | Abay |
| Cappuccino | $1.13 | $1.44 | Abay |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $85.68 | $109 | Abay |
| Monthly public transport pass | $13.86 | $17.56 | Abay |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $36.54 | $46.28 | Abay |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $10.58 | $13.41 | Abay |
| Fitness club membership | $10.58 | $13.41 | Abay |
| Cinema ticket | $2.77 | $3.51 | Abay |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $161 | $217 | Abay |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $112 | $151 | Abay |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $337 | $452 | Abay |
| Total single-person budget | $364 | $470 | Abay |
| Average net salary | $540 | $684 |
Abay is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Abay runs about $364 versus $470 in Astana — a difference of roughly 29%.
Salary-adjusted, Astana leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.