Kazakhstan vs Kazakhstan · 992 km apart
Kazakhstan
single / month
Cheaper overallKazakhstan
single / month
| Expense | Astana | Shymkent | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $4.79 | $4.79 | Astana |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $19.15 | $19.15 | Astana |
| Cappuccino | $1.44 | $1.44 | Astana |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $109 | $109 | Astana |
| Monthly public transport pass | $17.56 | $17.56 | Astana |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $46.28 | $46.28 | Astana |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $13.41 | $13.41 | Astana |
| Fitness club membership | $13.41 | $13.41 | Astana |
| Cinema ticket | $3.51 | $3.51 | Astana |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $217 | $217 | Astana |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $151 | $151 | Astana |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $452 | $452 | Astana |
| Total single-person budget | $470 | $470 | Astana |
| Average net salary | $684 | $684 |
Astana is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Astana runs about $470 versus $470 in Shymkent — a difference of roughly 0%.
Salary-adjusted, Astana leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.
Full cost of living in Astana · Full cost of living in Shymkent