- Cost of Living
- Indonesia
- Kazakhstan
- Padang
- Almaty
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Padang (Indonesia) and Almaty (Kazakhstan)
| Food | 17% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Padang (Indonesia) is 17% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | Rp 35,000 (542 KZT) | 1,427 KZT | 62% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Rp 23,000 (356 KZT) | 1,071 KZT | 67% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | Rp 25,000 (387 KZT) | 485 KZT | 20% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 11,500 (178 KZT) | 252 KZT | 29% |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 15,000 (232 KZT) | 306 KZT | 24% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 10,500 (163 KZT) | 450 KZT | 64% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 15,000 (232 KZT) | 611 KZT | 62% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 19,000 (294 KZT) | 339 KZT | 13% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 16,000 (248 KZT) | 188 KZT | 32% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | Rp 15,000 (232 KZT) | 204 KZT | 14% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 2,442 KZT | - |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Rp 18,500 (287 KZT) | 216 KZT | 33% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 30,000 (465 KZT) | 76 KZT | 508% |
| Housing | 33% | ||
| Housing in Padang (Indonesia) is 33% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | Rp 10,000,000 (154,984 KZT) | 230,000 KZT | 33% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 200,000 (3,100 KZT) | 21,333 KZT | 85% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | Rp 300,000 (4,650 KZT) | 4,345 KZT | 7% |
| 40” flat screen TV | Rp 4,000,000 (61,994 KZT) | 120,625 KZT | 49% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | Rp 1,000,000 (15,498 KZT) | 13,857 KZT | 12% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 40,000 (620 KZT) | 1,638 KZT | 62% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 1,878 KZT | - |
| Clothes | 41% | ||
| Clothes in Padang (Indonesia) is 41% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | Rp 1,000,000 (15,498 KZT) | 17,714 KZT | 13% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | Rp 500,000 (7,749 KZT) | 13,667 KZT | 43% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | Rp 600,000 (9,299 KZT) | 16,500 KZT | 44% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | Rp 400,000 (6,199 KZT) | 23,889 KZT | 74% |
| Transportation | 1% | ||
| Transportation in Padang (Indonesia) is 1% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 3,903,140 KZT | - |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 4,500 (70 KZT) | 121 KZT | 43% |
| monthly ticket public transport | Rp 290,000 (4,495 KZT) | 4,078 KZT | 10% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | - | 2,387 KZT | - |
| Personal Care | 19% | ||
| Personal Care in Padang (Indonesia) is 19% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | - | 1,333 KZT | - |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Rp 30,000 (465 KZT) | 636 KZT | 27% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 15,000 (232 KZT) | 450 KZT | 48% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 50,000 (775 KZT) | 538 KZT | 44% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 8,000 (124 KZT) | 314 KZT | 61% |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 8,000 (124 KZT) | 368 KZT | 66% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 2,430 KZT | - |
| Entertainment | 5% | ||
| Entertainment in Padang (Indonesia) is 5% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | 6,167 KZT | - |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 30,000 (465 KZT) | 2,015 KZT | 77% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 4,371 KZT | - |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | - | 18,500 KZT | - |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 1,279 KZT | - |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | - | 595 KZT | - |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | - | 700 KZT | - |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | 36,889 KZT | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 18.89 KZT | - |
| 1 month of gym in business district | - | 19,571 KZT | - |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | - | 190 KZT | - |
| TOTAL | 21% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,190 prices entered by 89 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 29, 2013.
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Cost of living in Padang (Indonesia) is 21% 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 370,865 KZT
(Rp 23,929,225)
in Padang.