Cost of Living in Қарағанды облысы
Prices in Қарағанды облысы (First-Level Administrative Unit in Kazakhstan)
Top cities by number of contributors:
Karaganda - 26 contributors in the past 12 months
Temirtau - 4 contributors
Shakhtinsk - 2 contributors
Osakarovka - 0 contributors
Balkhash - 0 contributors
Restaurants |  Edit |
Range |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | ₸4,583.33 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | ₸15,000.00 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | ₸2,600.00 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | ₸620.00 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | ₸1,062.50 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | ₸840.00 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | ₸383.75 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | ₸205.00 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | ₸577.20 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | ₸195.04 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | ₸238.14 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | ₸804.00 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | ₸2,267.96 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | ₸1,111.30 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | ₸2,298.20 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | ₸283.50 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | ₸396.89 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | ₸573.04 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | ₸439.99 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | ₸136.08 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | ₸98.66 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | ₸448.33 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | ₸325.00 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | ₸4,800.00 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | ₸621.67 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | ₸966.67 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | ₸997.50 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | ₸100.00 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | ₸6,625.00 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | ₸550.00 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | ₸591.43 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | ₸2,000.00 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | ₸277.43 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | ₸8,530,000.00 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | ₸14,465,333.33 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | ₸32,696.43 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | ₸4,200.00 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | ₸5,375.00 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | ₸19,000.00 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | ₸8,333.33 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | ₸2,300.00 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | ₸60,000.00 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | ? | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | ₸27,000.00 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | ₸26,250.00 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | ₸35,000.00 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | ₸39,000.00 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | ₸176,571.43 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | ₸127,325.00 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | ₸317,142.86 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | ₸233,714.29 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | ₸40,505.39 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | ₸28,056.48 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | ₸260,173.49 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 19.00 | |
Over the last 12 months, 119 data points were contributed by 41 people of this region.
Last update: 2 October 2026
Figures represent aggregated data from all cities within this administrative unit.
Distribution of Expenses Using Our Statistical Model:
All Cities in Қарағанды облысы with Available Data: