| Chicago | Astana | |
| Fitness club, monthly fee for 1 adult | USD 41.77 | USD 95.35 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 5.50 | USD 2.00 |
| Loaf of white bread | USD 2.00 | USD 0.33 |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff | USD 0.16 | USD 0.14 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 139.17 | USD 122.59 |
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