Cost of living in Florence (Italy) is 81% more expensive than in Shymkent (Kazakhstan)
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| Food | + 191% | |||
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| Food in Florence (Italy) is 191% more expensive than in Shymkent (Kazakhstan) | ||||
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| Florence | Shymkent | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (7,571 KZT) | 1,525 KZT | + 396% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (4,082 KZT) | 1,369 KZT | + 198% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.90 (2,472 KZT) | 728 KZT | + 240% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.27 (639 KZT) | 252 KZT | + 154% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.40 (1,714 KZT) | 436 KZT | + 293% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.43 (1,226 KZT) | 481 KZT | + 155% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (3,765 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.49 (1,258 KZT) | 442 KZT | + 184% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.79 (905 KZT) | 217 KZT | + 317% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.24 (626 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (3,570 KZT) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.81 (911 KZT) | 432 KZT | + 111% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.25 (633 KZT) | 145 KZT | + 337% | |
| Housing | + 207% | |||
| Housing in Florence (Italy) is 207% more expensive than in Shymkent (Kazakhstan) | ||||
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| Florence | Shymkent | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,307 (659,348 KZT) | 124,433 KZT | + 430% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,060 (534,415 KZT) | 78,037 KZT | + 585% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €160 (80,477 KZT) | 36,229 KZT | + 122% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €879 (443,408 KZT) | 145,000 KZT | + 206% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €678 (341,745 KZT) | 57,694 KZT | + 492% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €95 (47,999 KZT) | 23,103 KZT | + 108% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 (13,262 KZT) | 4,212 KZT | + 215% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €350 (176,698 KZT) | 154,711 KZT | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €113 (56,790 KZT) | 30,008 KZT | + 89% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (3,334 KZT) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (5,044 KZT) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Florence (Italy) is about the same as in Shymkent (Kazakhstan) | ||||
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| Florence | Shymkent | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €66 (33,096 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (18,289 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 (44,002 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €124 (62,368 KZT) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 39% | |||
| Transportation in Florence (Italy) is 39% more expensive than in Shymkent (Kazakhstan) | ||||
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| Florence | Shymkent | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,044 (12,631,593 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.73 (871 KZT) | 160 KZT | + 444% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €40 (20,396 KZT) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 (9,853 KZT) | 2,726 KZT | + 261% | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Florence (Italy) is 18% more expensive than in Shymkent (Kazakhstan) | ||||
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| Florence | Shymkent | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (4,030 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (5,326 KZT) | 1,286 KZT | + 314% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €69 (34,825 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €7 (3,681 KZT) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.00 (1,513 KZT) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.98 (1,505 KZT) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.58 (795 KZT) | 263 KZT | + 203% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.43 (1,227 KZT) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (9,439 KZT) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Florence (Italy) is 12% more expensive than in Shymkent (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Florence | Shymkent | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 (18,806 KZT) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (8,649 KZT) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €112 (56,300 KZT) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €82 (41,439 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (4,451 KZT) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.60 (808 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.06 (2,551 KZT) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €493 (248,598 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (76 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €60 (30,318 KZT) | 9,383 KZT | + 223% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.29 (2,667 KZT) | - | - | |
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TOTAL | + 81% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 52 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2023.
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