Cost of living in Tallinn (Estonia) is 77% more expensive than in Shymkent (Kazakhstan)
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| Food | + 122% | |||
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| Food in Tallinn (Estonia) is 122% more expensive than in Shymkent (Kazakhstan) | ||||
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| Tallinn | Shymkent | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (5,279 KZT) | 1,525 KZT | + 246% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (3,953 KZT) | 1,369 KZT | + 189% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.74 (1,781 KZT) | 728 KZT | + 145% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.02 (485 KZT) | 252 KZT | + 93% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.49 (1,186 KZT) | 436 KZT | + 172% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.31 (1,104 KZT) | 481 KZT | + 130% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.92 (2,347 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.54 (733 KZT) | 442 KZT | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.68 (324 KZT) | 217 KZT | + 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.52 (723 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (4,624 KZT) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.93 (921 KZT) | 432 KZT | + 114% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.76 (362 KZT) | 145 KZT | + 150% | |
| Housing | + 164% | |||
| Housing in Tallinn (Estonia) is 164% more expensive than in Shymkent (Kazakhstan) | ||||
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| Tallinn | Shymkent | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,393 (664,104 KZT) | 124,433 KZT | + 434% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €782 (372,771 KZT) | 78,037 KZT | + 378% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €215 (102,583 KZT) | 36,229 KZT | + 183% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €685 (326,394 KZT) | 145,000 KZT | + 125% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €495 (235,948 KZT) | 57,694 KZT | + 309% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €120 (57,352 KZT) | 23,103 KZT | + 148% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €17 (8,142 KZT) | 4,212 KZT | + 93% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €332 (158,242 KZT) | 154,711 KZT | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €160 (76,351 KZT) | 30,008 KZT | + 154% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (3,707 KZT) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €19 (9,058 KZT) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Tallinn (Estonia) is about the same as in Shymkent (Kazakhstan) | ||||
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| Tallinn | Shymkent | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €91 (43,448 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €38 (18,033 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €96 (45,807 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €123 (58,559 KZT) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 28% | |||
| Transportation in Tallinn (Estonia) is 28% more expensive than in Shymkent (Kazakhstan) | ||||
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| Tallinn | Shymkent | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,786 (10,386,265 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.72 (819 KZT) | 160 KZT | + 412% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €30 (14,302 KZT) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €8 (3,932 KZT) | 2,727 KZT | + 44% | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Tallinn (Estonia) is 18% more expensive than in Shymkent (Kazakhstan) | ||||
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| Tallinn | Shymkent | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (4,005 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (3,846 KZT) | 1,286 KZT | + 199% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €49 (23,275 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.28 (2,519 KZT) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.58 (1,708 KZT) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.83 (1,824 KZT) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.77 (845 KZT) | 263 KZT | + 222% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.64 (1,259 KZT) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (9,955 KZT) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Tallinn (Estonia) is about the same as in Shymkent (Kazakhstan) | ||||
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| Tallinn | Shymkent | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €42 (19,912 KZT) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (8,065 KZT) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €68 (32,383 KZT) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €76 (36,026 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (3,860 KZT) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.46 (1,647 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.87 (1,847 KZT) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €583 (278,068 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.05 (24 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €52 (24,897 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.26 (2,507 KZT) | - | - | |
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TOTAL | + 77% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 282 prices entered by 37 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 29, 2023.
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