Kazakhstan vs Kazakhstan · 724 km apart
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| Expense | Kapchagay | Qaraghandy | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $3.91 | $4.45 | Kapchagay |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $15.62 | $17.81 | Kapchagay |
| Cappuccino | $1.17 | $1.34 | Kapchagay |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $88.54 | $101 | Kapchagay |
| Monthly public transport pass | $14.32 | $16.32 | Kapchagay |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $37.76 | $43.04 | Kapchagay |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $10.94 | $12.47 | Kapchagay |
| Fitness club membership | $10.94 | $12.47 | Kapchagay |
| Cinema ticket | $2.86 | $3.26 | Kapchagay |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $168 | $198 | Kapchagay |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $117 | $138 | Kapchagay |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $351 | $413 | Kapchagay |
| Total single-person budget | $377 | $434 | Kapchagay |
| Average net salary | $558 | $636 |
Kapchagay is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Kapchagay runs about $377 versus $434 in Qaraghandy — a difference of roughly 15%.
Salary-adjusted, Qaraghandy 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 Kapchagay · Full cost of living in Qaraghandy