Kazakhstan vs Kazakhstan · 856 km apart
Kazakhstan
single / month
Cheaper overallKazakhstan
single / month
| Expense | Shū | Astana | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $3.91 | $4.79 | Shū |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $15.62 | $19.15 | Shū |
| Cappuccino | $1.17 | $1.44 | Shū |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $88.54 | $109 | Shū |
| Monthly public transport pass | $14.32 | $17.56 | Shū |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $37.76 | $46.28 | Shū |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $10.94 | $13.41 | Shū |
| Fitness club membership | $10.94 | $13.41 | Shū |
| Cinema ticket | $2.86 | $3.51 | Shū |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $168 | $217 | Shū |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $117 | $151 | Shū |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $351 | $452 | Shū |
| Total single-person budget | $377 | $470 | Shū |
| Average net salary | $558 | $684 |
Shū is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Shū runs about $377 versus $470 in Astana — a difference of roughly 25%.
Salary-adjusted, Astana leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.