Kazakhstan vs Kazakhstan · 587 km apart
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| Expense | Qarabulaq | Almaty | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $3.91 | $5.46 | Qarabulaq |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $15.62 | $21.84 | Qarabulaq |
| Cappuccino | $1.17 | $1.64 | Qarabulaq |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $88.54 | $124 | Qarabulaq |
| Monthly public transport pass | $14.32 | $20.02 | Qarabulaq |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $37.76 | $52.78 | Qarabulaq |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $10.94 | $15.29 | Qarabulaq |
| Fitness club membership | $10.94 | $15.29 | Qarabulaq |
| Cinema ticket | $2.86 | $4.00 | Qarabulaq |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $168 | $255 | Qarabulaq |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $117 | $178 | Qarabulaq |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $351 | $533 | Qarabulaq |
| Total single-person budget | $377 | $542 | Qarabulaq |
| Average net salary | $558 | $780 |
Qarabulaq is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Qarabulaq runs about $377 versus $542 in Almaty — a difference of roughly 44%.
Salary-adjusted, Almaty 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 Qarabulaq · Full cost of living in Almaty