- Cost of Living
- Philippines
- Kazakhstan
- Cebu City
- Almaty
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Cebu City (Philippines) and Almaty (Kazakhstan)
| Food | 25% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cebu City (Philippines) is 25% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | Php225 (825 KZT) | 1,427 KZT | 42% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Php135 (493 KZT) | 1,071 KZT | 54% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | Php90 (329 KZT) | 485 KZT | 32% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php71 (259 KZT) | 252 KZT | 3% |
| 12 eggs, large | Php70 (255 KZT) | 306 KZT | 17% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php72 (262 KZT) | 450 KZT | 42% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php142 (519 KZT) | 611 KZT | 15% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php148 (541 KZT) | 339 KZT | 60% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | Php96 (351 KZT) | 188 KZT | 87% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | Php35 (128 KZT) | 204 KZT | 37% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php532 (1,949 KZT) | 2,442 KZT | 20% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Php47 (173 KZT) | 216 KZT | 20% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php31 (115 KZT) | 76 KZT | 51% |
| Housing | 42% | ||
| Housing in Cebu City (Philippines) is 42% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | Php25,429 (93,206 KZT) | 230,000 KZT | 59% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php5,643 (20,683 KZT) | 21,333 KZT | 3% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | Php2,212 (8,109 KZT) | 4,345 KZT | 87% |
| 40” flat screen TV | Php49,960 (183,124 KZT) | 120,625 KZT | 52% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | Php3,700 (13,562 KZT) | 13,857 KZT | 2% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php63 (229 KZT) | 1,638 KZT | 86% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php500 (1,833 KZT) | 1,878 KZT | 2% |
| Clothes | 61% | ||
| Clothes in Cebu City (Philippines) is 61% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | Php2,100 (7,697 KZT) | 17,714 KZT | 57% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | Php1,300 (4,765 KZT) | 13,667 KZT | 65% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | Php2,967 (10,874 KZT) | 16,500 KZT | 34% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | Php2,050 (7,514 KZT) | 23,889 KZT | 69% |
| Transportation | 55% | ||
| Transportation in Cebu City (Philippines) is 55% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php2,200,000 (8,063,910 KZT) | 3,903,140 KZT | 107% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php48 (176 KZT) | 121 KZT | 45% |
| monthly ticket public transport | Php1,103 (4,041 KZT) | 4,078 KZT | 1% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | Php162 (593 KZT) | 2,387 KZT | 75% |
| Personal Care | 14% | ||
| Personal Care in Cebu City (Philippines) is 14% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | Php325 (1,191 KZT) | 1,333 KZT | 11% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Php93 (339 KZT) | 636 KZT | 47% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php118 (434 KZT) | 450 KZT | 4% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php225 (825 KZT) | 538 KZT | 53% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php80 (293 KZT) | 314 KZT | 7% |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php78 (286 KZT) | 368 KZT | 22% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php175 (641 KZT) | 2,430 KZT | 74% |
| Entertainment | 48% | ||
| Entertainment in Cebu City (Philippines) is 48% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php800 (2,932 KZT) | 6,167 KZT | 52% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php335 (1,228 KZT) | 2,015 KZT | 39% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php650 (2,383 KZT) | 4,371 KZT | 45% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | Php1,580 (5,791 KZT) | 18,500 KZT | 69% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php225 (825 KZT) | 1,279 KZT | 35% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | Php126 (463 KZT) | 595 KZT | 22% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | Php43 (156 KZT) | 700 KZT | 78% |
| iPod nano 16GB | Php8,000 (29,323 KZT) | 36,889 KZT | 21% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php11.63 (43 KZT) | 18.89 KZT | 126% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | Php1,660 (6,085 KZT) | 19,571 KZT | 69% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | Php44 (162 KZT) | 190 KZT | 15% |
| TOTAL | 25% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,391 prices entered by 117 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 29, 2013.
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Cost of living in Cebu City (Philippines) is 25% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
468,750 KZT
in Almaty
you would need to make just about 353,109 KZT
(Php96,335)
in Cebu City.