Cost of living in San Diego, California, United States vs Taraz, Kazakhstan
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| Food | + 110% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in San Diego, California (United States) is 110% more expensive than in Taraz (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $16 (6,754 KZT) | 4,667 KZT | + 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (3,718 KZT) | 2,300 KZT | + 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.31 (1,804 KZT) | 438 KZT | + 312% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.88 (367 KZT) | 313 KZT | + 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.57 (1,494 KZT) | 296 KZT | + 405% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.00 (1,675 KZT) | 350 KZT | + 379% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (2,837 KZT) | 600 KZT | + 373% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.15 (1,320 KZT) | 483 KZT | + 173% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.32 (552 KZT) | 583 KZT | - 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.54 (1,062 KZT) | 210 KZT | + 406% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $11 (4,579 KZT) | 4,850 KZT | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.98 (831 KZT) | 383 KZT | + 117% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.15 (900 KZT) | 300 KZT | + 200% | |
| Housing | + 894% | |||
| Housing in San Diego, California (United States) is 894% more expensive than in Taraz (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,312 (1,386,069 KZT) | 105,000 KZT | + 1220% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,142 (896,316 KZT) | 100,000 KZT | + 796% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $167 (69,955 KZT) | 10,000 KZT | + 600% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,359 (987,162 KZT) | 80,000 KZT | + 1134% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,599 (669,061 KZT) | 40,000 KZT | + 1573% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $108 (45,300 KZT) | 6,000 KZT | + 655% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $71 (29,678 KZT) | 3,000 KZT | + 889% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $321 (134,549 KZT) | 40,000 KZT | + 236% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $125 (52,212 KZT) | 17,000 KZT | + 207% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (4,569 KZT) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $24 (10,039 KZT) | 1,500 KZT | + 569% | |
| Clothes | + 42% | |||
| Clothes in San Diego, California (United States) is 42% more expensive than in Taraz (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $52 (21,706 KZT) | 17,000 KZT | + 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $39 (16,329 KZT) | 10,667 KZT | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $91 (38,296 KZT) | 22,000 KZT | + 74% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $120 (50,051 KZT) | 45,000 KZT | + 11% | |
| Transportation | + 316% | |||
| Transportation in San Diego, California (United States) is 316% more expensive than in Taraz (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,457 (9,817,505 KZT) | 1,000,000 KZT | + 882% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.85 (355 KZT) | 150 KZT | + 136% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $72 (30,315 KZT) | 6,000 KZT | + 405% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (6,648 KZT) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 305% | |||
| Personal Care in San Diego, California (United States) is 305% more expensive than in Taraz (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (2,885 KZT) | 1,280 KZT | + 125% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $17 (6,919 KZT) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $105 (43,958 KZT) | 2,000 KZT | + 2098% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (3,301 KZT) | 320 KZT | + 932% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.47 (1,454 KZT) | 425 KZT | + 242% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (2,555 KZT) | 780 KZT | + 228% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.74 (1,566 KZT) | 280 KZT | + 459% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.54 (644 KZT) | 530 KZT | + 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $24 (9,886 KZT) | 500 KZT | + 1877% | |
| Entertainment | + 132% | |||
| Entertainment in San Diego, California (United States) is 132% more expensive than in Taraz (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (18,980 KZT) | 4,000 KZT | + 375% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $29 (11,970 KZT) | 1,400 KZT | + 755% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $279 (116,709 KZT) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $93 (38,885 KZT) | 15,000 KZT | + 159% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (5,871 KZT) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.92 (2,061 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (3,481 KZT) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $393 (164,396 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.59 (246 KZT) | 9 KZT | + 2633% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $54 (22,708 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (3,934 KZT) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 281% | |||
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These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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Cost of living in San Diego, California (United States) is 281% more expensive than in Taraz (Kazakhstan)
For example, you would need at least 1,298,052 KZT ($3,101) in San Diego, California to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 341,000 KZT in Taraz.
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