Cost of living in New York City (United States) is 276% more expensive than in Shymkent (Kazakhstan)
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| Food | + 341% | |||
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| Food in New York City (United States) is 341% more expensive than in Shymkent (Kazakhstan) | ||||
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| New York City | Shymkent | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $23 (10,498 KZT) | 1,525 KZT | + 588% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (4,758 KZT) | 1,369 KZT | + 248% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $9 (3,933 KZT) | 728 KZT | + 441% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.26 (564 KZT) | 252 KZT | + 124% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.49 (2,458 KZT) | 436 KZT | + 464% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $6 (2,785 KZT) | 481 KZT | + 480% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (3,761 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.10 (2,282 KZT) | 442 KZT | + 416% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.58 (1,601 KZT) | 217 KZT | + 637% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.35 (1,497 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (7,893 KZT) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.03 (1,353 KZT) | 432 KZT | + 214% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.96 (1,771 KZT) | 145 KZT | + 1124% | |
| Housing | + 831% | |||
| Housing in New York City (United States) is 831% more expensive than in Shymkent (Kazakhstan) | ||||
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| New York City | Shymkent | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $6,498 (2,906,816 KZT) | 124,433 KZT | + 2236% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $3,749 (1,677,123 KZT) | 78,037 KZT | + 2049% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $175 (78,063 KZT) | 36,229 KZT | + 115% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $3,632 (1,624,689 KZT) | 145,000 KZT | + 1020% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $2,245 (1,004,385 KZT) | 57,694 KZT | + 1641% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $123 (55,110 KZT) | 23,103 KZT | + 139% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $65 (29,098 KZT) | 4,212 KZT | + 591% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $325 (145,433 KZT) | 154,711 KZT | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $140 (62,539 KZT) | 30,008 KZT | + 108% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (5,831 KZT) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $27 (11,918 KZT) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in New York City (United States) is about the same as in Shymkent (Kazakhstan) | ||||
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| New York City | Shymkent | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $60 (26,713 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $57 (25,443 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $96 (42,998 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $147 (65,962 KZT) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 27% | |||
| Transportation in New York City (United States) is 27% more expensive than in Shymkent (Kazakhstan) | ||||
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| New York City | Shymkent | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,156 (11,252,720 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.26 (562 KZT) | 160 KZT | + 251% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $129 (57,844 KZT) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $21 (9,581 KZT) | 2,727 KZT | + 251% | |
| Personal Care | + 39% | |||
| Personal Care in New York City (United States) is 39% more expensive than in Shymkent (Kazakhstan) | ||||
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| New York City | Shymkent | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (2,958 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $18 (8,261 KZT) | 1,286 KZT | + 542% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $105 (47,061 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (3,833 KZT) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.53 (2,027 KZT) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (3,201 KZT) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.68 (1,644 KZT) | 263 KZT | + 526% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.33 (1,042 KZT) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $31 (13,681 KZT) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in New York City (United States) is about the same as in Shymkent (Kazakhstan) | ||||
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| New York City | Shymkent | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $80 (35,663 KZT) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $37 (16,458 KZT) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $350 (156,690 KZT) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $97 (43,462 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $19 (8,401 KZT) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.39 (2,412 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (3,549 KZT) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $487 (217,907 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 (45 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $102 (45,653 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $15 (6,556 KZT) | - | - | |
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TOTAL | + 276% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 653 prices entered by 168 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
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