Cost of living in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States vs Taraz, Kazakhstan
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Food | + 92% | |||
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Food in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is 92% more expensive than in Taraz (Kazakhstan) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (5,846 KZT) | 4,667 KZT | + 25% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (3,114 KZT) | 2,300 KZT | + 35% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.11 (1,717 KZT) | 438 KZT | + 292% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.60 (249 KZT) | 313 KZT | - 21% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.63 (1,099 KZT) | 296 KZT | + 271% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.52 (1,471 KZT) | 350 KZT | + 320% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (2,615 KZT) | 600 KZT | + 336% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.97 (1,240 KZT) | 483 KZT | + 156% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.51 (631 KZT) | 583 KZT | + 8% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.82 (1,177 KZT) | 210 KZT | + 461% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (6,755 KZT) | 4,850 KZT | + 39% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.70 (711 KZT) | 383 KZT | + 85% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.84 (768 KZT) | 300 KZT | + 156% | |
Housing | + 529% | |||
Housing in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is 529% more expensive than in Taraz (Kazakhstan) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,878 (784,638 KZT) | 105,000 KZT | + 647% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,273 (531,899 KZT) | 100,000 KZT | + 432% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $160 (66,894 KZT) | 10,000 KZT | + 569% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,317 (550,251 KZT) | 80,000 KZT | + 588% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $941 (393,002 KZT) | 40,000 KZT | + 883% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $119 (49,776 KZT) | 6,000 KZT | + 730% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $43 (17,793 KZT) | 3,000 KZT | + 493% | |
40” flat screen tv | $328 (137,252 KZT) | 40,000 KZT | + 243% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $103 (43,112 KZT) | 17,000 KZT | + 154% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (4,445 KZT) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $24 (10,043 KZT) | 1,500 KZT | + 570% | |
Clothes | + 31% | |||
Clothes in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is 31% more expensive than in Taraz (Kazakhstan) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $45 (18,715 KZT) | 17,000 KZT | + 10% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $37 (15,392 KZT) | 10,667 KZT | + 44% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $91 (38,105 KZT) | 22,000 KZT | + 73% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $101 (42,338 KZT) | 45,000 KZT | - 6% | |
Transportation | + 361% | |||
Transportation in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is 361% more expensive than in Taraz (Kazakhstan) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,291 (10,150,217 KZT) | 1,000,000 KZT | + 915% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.64 (266 KZT) | 150 KZT | + 77% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $87 (36,208 KZT) | 6,000 KZT | + 503% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $15 (6,107 KZT) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 278% | |||
Personal Care in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is 278% more expensive than in Taraz (Kazakhstan) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.06 (2,116 KZT) | 1,280 KZT | + 65% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $17 (7,067 KZT) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $103 (43,026 KZT) | 2,000 KZT | + 2051% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 (2,619 KZT) | 320 KZT | + 718% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.11 (1,300 KZT) | 425 KZT | + 206% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (2,676 KZT) | 780 KZT | + 243% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.34 (1,394 KZT) | 280 KZT | + 398% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.87 (780 KZT) | 530 KZT | + 47% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (8,886 KZT) | 500 KZT | + 1677% | |
Entertainment | + 106% | |||
Entertainment in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is 106% more expensive than in Taraz (Kazakhstan) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $35 (14,796 KZT) | 4,000 KZT | + 270% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $22 (9,054 KZT) | 1,400 KZT | + 547% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $99 (41,373 KZT) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $63 (26,154 KZT) | 15,000 KZT | + 74% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (4,358 KZT) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.65 (2,360 KZT) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.53 (2,312 KZT) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $460 (192,390 KZT) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.58 (242 KZT) | 9 KZT | + 2591% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $39 (16,311 KZT) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (3,177 KZT) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 215% |

These prices were last updated on March 04, 2021.
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Cost of living in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is 215% more expensive than in Taraz (Kazakhstan)
For example, you would need at least 1,003,038 KZT ($2,400) in Salt Lake City, Utah to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 318,000 KZT in Taraz.
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