Kazakhstan vs Kazakhstan · 628 km apart
Kazakhstan
single / month
Cheaper overallKazakhstan
single / month
| Expense | Zhezqazghan | Shymkent | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $4.20 | $4.79 | Zhezqazghan |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $16.80 | $19.15 | Zhezqazghan |
| Cappuccino | $1.26 | $1.44 | Zhezqazghan |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $95.20 | $109 | Zhezqazghan |
| Monthly public transport pass | $15.40 | $17.56 | Zhezqazghan |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $40.60 | $46.28 | Zhezqazghan |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $11.76 | $13.41 | Zhezqazghan |
| Fitness club membership | $11.76 | $13.41 | Zhezqazghan |
| Cinema ticket | $3.08 | $3.51 | Zhezqazghan |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $184 | $217 | Zhezqazghan |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $128 | $151 | Zhezqazghan |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $384 | $452 | Zhezqazghan |
| Total single-person budget | $408 | $470 | Zhezqazghan |
| Average net salary | $600 | $684 |
Zhezqazghan is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Zhezqazghan runs about $408 versus $470 in Shymkent — a difference of roughly 15%.
Salary-adjusted, Shymkent 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 Zhezqazghan · Full cost of living in Shymkent