Kazakhstan vs Kazakhstan · 681 km apart
Kazakhstan
single / month
Cheaper overallKazakhstan
single / month
| Expense | Öskemen | Qaraghandy | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $4.45 | $4.45 | Öskemen |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $17.81 | $17.81 | Öskemen |
| Cappuccino | $1.34 | $1.34 | Öskemen |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $101 | $101 | Öskemen |
| Monthly public transport pass | $16.32 | $16.32 | Öskemen |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $43.04 | $43.04 | Öskemen |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $12.47 | $12.47 | Öskemen |
| Fitness club membership | $12.47 | $12.47 | Öskemen |
| Cinema ticket | $3.26 | $3.26 | Öskemen |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $198 | $198 | Öskemen |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $138 | $138 | Öskemen |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $413 | $413 | Öskemen |
| Total single-person budget | $434 | $434 | Öskemen |
| Average net salary | $636 | $636 |
Öskemen is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Öskemen runs about $434 versus $434 in Qaraghandy — a difference of roughly 0%.
Salary-adjusted, Öskemen 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 Öskemen · Full cost of living in Qaraghandy