Cost of living in Bristol (United Kingdom) is 95% more expensive than in Shymkent (Kazakhstan)
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| Food | + 169% | |||
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| Food in Bristol (United Kingdom) is 169% more expensive than in Shymkent (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Bristol | Shymkent | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £13 (7,355 KZT) | 1,525 KZT | + 382% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.89 (3,418 KZT) | 1,369 KZT | + 150% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.25 (1,887 KZT) | 728 KZT | + 159% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.01 (583 KZT) | 252 KZT | + 132% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.79 (1,618 KZT) | 436 KZT | + 271% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.37 (1,377 KZT) | 481 KZT | + 186% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £3.29 (1,906 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.00 (1,160 KZT) | 442 KZT | + 162% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.17 (681 KZT) | 217 KZT | + 214% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.84 (1,065 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (4,871 KZT) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.76 (1,020 KZT) | 432 KZT | + 136% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.00 (581 KZT) | 145 KZT | + 301% | |
| Housing | + 326% | |||
| Housing in Bristol (United Kingdom) is 326% more expensive than in Shymkent (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Bristol | Shymkent | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,723 (998,963 KZT) | 124,433 KZT | + 703% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,421 (823,797 KZT) | 78,037 KZT | + 956% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £184 (106,691 KZT) | 36,229 KZT | + 194% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,135 (658,239 KZT) | 145,000 KZT | + 354% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £875 (507,214 KZT) | 57,694 KZT | + 779% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £202 (116,979 KZT) | 23,103 KZT | + 406% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £26 (15,066 KZT) | 4,212 KZT | + 258% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £336 (194,742 KZT) | 154,711 KZT | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £82 (47,290 KZT) | 30,008 KZT | + 58% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 (4,159 KZT) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £12 (7,136 KZT) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Bristol (United Kingdom) is about the same as in Shymkent (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Bristol | Shymkent | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £70 (40,549 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £28 (16,022 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £68 (39,305 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £71 (41,429 KZT) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 40% | |||
| Transportation in Bristol (United Kingdom) is 40% more expensive than in Shymkent (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Bristol | Shymkent | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £23,872 (13,841,415 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.56 (902 KZT) | 160 KZT | + 464% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £83 (47,946 KZT) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £15 (8,684 KZT) | 2,726 KZT | + 219% | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Bristol (United Kingdom) is 24% more expensive than in Shymkent (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Bristol | Shymkent | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £2.81 (1,628 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £9 (5,201 KZT) | 1,286 KZT | + 304% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £61 (35,266 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.01 (1,744 KZT) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.70 (984 KZT) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £4.77 (2,765 KZT) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.45 (1,423 KZT) | 263 KZT | + 442% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.95 (1,132 KZT) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £14 (7,942 KZT) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Bristol (United Kingdom) is 4% more expensive than in Shymkent (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Bristol | Shymkent | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £34 (19,603 KZT) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £15 (8,697 KZT) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £83 (48,239 KZT) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £61 (35,141 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (5,132 KZT) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.39 (1,968 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.69 (2,718 KZT) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £565 (327,705 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.09 (52 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £31 (17,874 KZT) | 9,383 KZT | + 90% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £13 (7,408 KZT) | - | - | |
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TOTAL | + 95% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 65 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 03, 2023.
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