Cost of living in Tallinn (Estonia) is 80% more expensive than in Shymkent (Kazakhstan)
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| Food | + 187% | |||
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| Food in Tallinn (Estonia) is 187% more expensive than in Shymkent (Kazakhstan) | ||||
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| Tallinn | Shymkent | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (7,359 KZT) | 1,525 KZT | + 382% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (5,206 KZT) | 1,369 KZT | + 280% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.51 (2,410 KZT) | 728 KZT | + 231% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.10 (589 KZT) | 252 KZT | + 134% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.43 (1,297 KZT) | 436 KZT | + 197% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.99 (1,600 KZT) | 481 KZT | + 233% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.74 (3,067 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.12 (1,135 KZT) | 442 KZT | + 156% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.83 (445 KZT) | 217 KZT | + 105% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.54 (826 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (5,606 KZT) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.06 (1,102 KZT) | 432 KZT | + 155% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.94 (503 KZT) | 145 KZT | + 248% | |
| Housing | + 226% | |||
| Housing in Tallinn (Estonia) is 226% 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 | €1,382 (738,827 KZT) | 124,433 KZT | + 494% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €851 (454,808 KZT) | 78,037 KZT | + 483% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €322 (172,397 KZT) | 36,229 KZT | + 376% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €788 (421,486 KZT) | 145,000 KZT | + 191% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €526 (281,238 KZT) | 57,694 KZT | + 387% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €175 (93,691 KZT) | 23,103 KZT | + 306% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €18 (9,839 KZT) | 4,212 KZT | + 134% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €314 (167,931 KZT) | 154,711 KZT | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €126 (67,311 KZT) | 30,008 KZT | + 124% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (5,449 KZT) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €21 (11,055 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) | €77 (41,424 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (19,282 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €101 (53,791 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €142 (75,986 KZT) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 31% | |||
| Transportation in Tallinn (Estonia) is 31% 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 | €28,953 (15,480,001 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.72 (918 KZT) | 160 KZT | + 473% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €30 (16,040 KZT) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €8 (4,359 KZT) | 2,723 KZT | + 60% | |
| Personal Care | + 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Tallinn (Estonia) is 19% 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 (4,185 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (5,006 KZT) | 1,286 KZT | + 289% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €57 (30,706 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.81 (3,108 KZT) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.74 (1,998 KZT) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.85 (2,060 KZT) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.87 (1,000 KZT) | 263 KZT | + 281% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.50 (1,337 KZT) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €26 (13,749 KZT) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Tallinn (Estonia) is 11% more expensive than in Shymkent (Kazakhstan) | ||||
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| Tallinn | Shymkent | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €39 (21,041 KZT) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (9,202 KZT) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €80 (42,930 KZT) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €80 (43,019 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (5,304 KZT) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.94 (2,109 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.41 (2,358 KZT) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €626 (334,906 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.05 (27 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €58 (30,922 KZT) | 9,383 KZT | + 230% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.30 (2,832 KZT) | - | - | |
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TOTAL | + 80% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 276 prices entered by 30 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 05, 2024.
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