Cost of living in Buenos Aires, Argentina vs Taldy-Kurgan, Kazakhstan
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| Food | + 129% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 129% more expensive than in Taldy-Kurgan (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $643 (2,986 KZT) | 1,000 KZT | + 199% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $440 (2,045 KZT) | 800 KZT | + 156% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $158 (736 KZT) | 700 KZT | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $63 (292 KZT) | 150 KZT | + 94% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $148 (689 KZT) | 400 KZT | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $86 (400 KZT) | 60 KZT | + 567% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $280 (1,300 KZT) | 1,000 KZT | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $100 (464 KZT) | 200 KZT | + 132% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $48 (224 KZT) | 200 KZT | + 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $82 (383 KZT) | 130 KZT | + 194% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $282 (1,310 KZT) | 800 KZT | + 64% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $145 (675 KZT) | 200 KZT | + 237% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $42 (195 KZT) | 60 KZT | + 225% | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is about the same as in Taldy-Kurgan (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $43,649 (202,870 KZT) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $30,271 (140,690 KZT) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $4,069 (18,912 KZT) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $31,715 (147,403 KZT) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $19,541 (90,820 KZT) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $3,128 (14,539 KZT) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,413 (6,566 KZT) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $34,098 (158,476 KZT) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $14,773 (68,660 KZT) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $359 (1,668 KZT) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $236 (1,099 KZT) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 49% | |||
| Clothes in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 49% more expensive than in Taldy-Kurgan (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $3,852 (17,904 KZT) | 8,000 KZT | + 124% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $2,583 (12,004 KZT) | 10,000 KZT | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $6,666 (30,982 KZT) | 10,000 KZT | + 210% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $5,508 (25,599 KZT) | 20,000 KZT | + 28% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 5% cheaper than in Taldy-Kurgan (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $2,059,630 (9,572,578 KZT) | 13,164,900 KZT | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $66 (304 KZT) | 115 KZT | + 165% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $1,254 (5,828 KZT) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $438 (2,038 KZT) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is about the same as in Taldy-Kurgan (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $290 (1,349 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $596 (2,768 KZT) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $1,200 (5,579 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $278 (1,291 KZT) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $153 (710 KZT) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $239 (1,112 KZT) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $120 (560 KZT) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $137 (636 KZT) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $568 (2,639 KZT) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is about the same as in Taldy-Kurgan (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $1,384 (6,433 KZT) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $691 (3,211 KZT) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $2,438 (11,330 KZT) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $2,149 (9,986 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $387 (1,798 KZT) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $190 (885 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $162 (755 KZT) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $56,927 (264,578 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $17 (78 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $2,204 (10,244 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $169 (788 KZT) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 6,796 prices entered by 719 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 13% more expensive than in Taldy-Kurgan (Kazakhstan)
For example, you would need at least 751,754 KZT (ARS $161,747) in Buenos Aires to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 667,000 KZT in Taldy-Kurgan.
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