Cost of living in Bratislava (Slovakia) is 54% more expensive than in Shymkent (Kazakhstan)
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| Food | + 124% | |||
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| Food in Bratislava (Slovakia) is 124% more expensive than in Shymkent (Kazakhstan) | ||||
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| Bratislava | Shymkent | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (5,259 KZT) | 1,525 KZT | + 245% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (3,598 KZT) | 1,369 KZT | + 163% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.50 (1,775 KZT) | 728 KZT | + 144% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.92 (468 KZT) | 252 KZT | + 86% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.53 (1,285 KZT) | 436 KZT | + 195% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.62 (1,332 KZT) | 481 KZT | + 177% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.53 (2,301 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.45 (735 KZT) | 442 KZT | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.02 (516 KZT) | 217 KZT | + 138% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.11 (566 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (3,726 KZT) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.69 (858 KZT) | 432 KZT | + 99% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.74 (374 KZT) | 145 KZT | + 158% | |
| Housing | + 140% | |||
| Housing in Bratislava (Slovakia) is 140% more expensive than in Shymkent (Kazakhstan) | ||||
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| Bratislava | Shymkent | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,011 (513,484 KZT) | 124,433 KZT | + 313% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €742 (376,737 KZT) | 78,037 KZT | + 383% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €166 (84,557 KZT) | 36,229 KZT | + 133% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €715 (362,940 KZT) | 145,000 KZT | + 150% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €524 (266,279 KZT) | 57,694 KZT | + 362% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €99 (50,419 KZT) | 23,103 KZT | + 118% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €11 (5,568 KZT) | 4,212 KZT | + 32% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €320 (162,527 KZT) | 154,711 KZT | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €77 (39,286 KZT) | 30,008 KZT | + 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €20 (10,193 KZT) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (4,510 KZT) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Bratislava (Slovakia) is about the same as in Shymkent (Kazakhstan) | ||||
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| Bratislava | Shymkent | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €70 (35,778 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €33 (16,967 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €84 (42,647 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €87 (44,240 KZT) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 31% | |||
| Transportation in Bratislava (Slovakia) is 31% more expensive than in Shymkent (Kazakhstan) | ||||
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| Bratislava | Shymkent | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,029 (9,157,374 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.68 (854 KZT) | 160 KZT | + 434% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €34 (17,480 KZT) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €10 (5,279 KZT) | 2,726 KZT | + 94% | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Bratislava (Slovakia) is 9% more expensive than in Shymkent (Kazakhstan) | ||||
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| Bratislava | Shymkent | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (3,242 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.33 (2,709 KZT) | 1,286 KZT | + 111% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €32 (16,225 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.39 (1,722 KZT) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.04 (1,544 KZT) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.20 (1,625 KZT) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.34 (680 KZT) | 263 KZT | + 159% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.05 (1,040 KZT) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (8,772 KZT) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Bratislava (Slovakia) is 4% more expensive than in Shymkent (Kazakhstan) | ||||
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| Bratislava | Shymkent | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €25 (12,512 KZT) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (9,274 KZT) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €85 (43,047 KZT) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €47 (24,103 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (3,337 KZT) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.38 (1,211 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.89 (960 KZT) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €435 (220,698 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (51 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €33 (16,855 KZT) | 9,383 KZT | + 80% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.68 (2,378 KZT) | - | - | |
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TOTAL | + 54% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 129 prices entered by 34 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2023.
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