- Cost of Living
- Argentina
- Kazakhstan
- Córdoba
- Almaty
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Córdoba (Argentina) and Almaty (Kazakhstan)
| Food | 45% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Córdoba (Argentina) is 45% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | ARS $36 (675 KZT) | 1,427 KZT | 53% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ARS $35 (658 KZT) | 1,071 KZT | 39% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | ARS $17.88 (333 KZT) | 485 KZT | 31% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $6.39 (119 KZT) | 252 KZT | 53% |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $10.93 (204 KZT) | 306 KZT | 33% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $8.67 (161 KZT) | 450 KZT | 64% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $19.73 (368 KZT) | 611 KZT | 40% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $8.23 (153 KZT) | 339 KZT | 55% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $7.79 (145 KZT) | 188 KZT | 23% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | ARS $6.10 (114 KZT) | 204 KZT | 44% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $30 (568 KZT) | 2,442 KZT | 77% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ARS $11.58 (216 KZT) | 216 KZT | 0% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $5 (93 KZT) | 76 KZT | 22% |
| Housing | 73% | ||
| Housing in Córdoba (Argentina) is 73% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | ARS $2,513 (46,819 KZT) | 230,000 KZT | 80% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $383 (7,141 KZT) | 21,333 KZT | 67% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | ARS $181 (3,373 KZT) | 4,345 KZT | 22% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ARS $5,520 (102,828 KZT) | 120,625 KZT | 15% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | ARS $1,050 (19,564 KZT) | 13,857 KZT | 41% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $31 (577 KZT) | 1,638 KZT | 65% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $23 (427 KZT) | 1,878 KZT | 77% |
| Clothes | 60% | ||
| Clothes in Córdoba (Argentina) is 60% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | ARS $501 (9,333 KZT) | 17,714 KZT | 47% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | ARS $250 (4,657 KZT) | 13,667 KZT | 66% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | ARS $513 (9,547 KZT) | 16,500 KZT | 42% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | ARS $458 (8,532 KZT) | 23,889 KZT | 64% |
| Transportation | 24% | ||
| Transportation in Córdoba (Argentina) is 24% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $122,000 (2,272,640 KZT) | 3,903,140 KZT | 42% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $6.79 (127 KZT) | 121 KZT | 4% |
| monthly ticket public transport | ARS $193 (3,587 KZT) | 4,078 KZT | 12% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | ARS $42 (786 KZT) | 2,387 KZT | 67% |
| Personal Care | 37% | ||
| Personal Care in Córdoba (Argentina) is 37% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | ARS $50 (931 KZT) | 1,333 KZT | 30% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ARS $28 (524 KZT) | 636 KZT | 18% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $13.60 (253 KZT) | 450 KZT | 44% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $21 (397 KZT) | 538 KZT | 26% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $12.50 (233 KZT) | 314 KZT | 26% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $10.58 (197 KZT) | 368 KZT | 46% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $40 (745 KZT) | 2,430 KZT | 69% |
| Entertainment | 61% | ||
| Entertainment in Córdoba (Argentina) is 61% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $95 (1,770 KZT) | 6,167 KZT | 71% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $67 (1,246 KZT) | 2,015 KZT | 38% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $276 (5,134 KZT) | 4,371 KZT | 17% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | ARS $204 (3,797 KZT) | 18,500 KZT | 79% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $34 (642 KZT) | 1,279 KZT | 50% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $15.08 (281 KZT) | 595 KZT | 53% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | ARS $22 (406 KZT) | 700 KZT | 42% |
| iPod nano 16GB | ARS $1,269 (23,631 KZT) | 36,889 KZT | 36% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $1.73 (32 KZT) | 18.89 KZT | 71% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | ARS $140 (2,608 KZT) | 19,571 KZT | 87% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | ARS $9.31 (173 KZT) | 190 KZT | 9% |
| TOTAL | 55% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,847 prices entered by 205 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 09, 2013.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
390,625 KZT
in Almaty
you would need to make just about 175,766 KZT
(ARS $9,435)
in Córdoba.