- Cost of Living
- Iran
- Kazakhstan
- Tabriz
- Almaty
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Tabriz (Iran) and Almaty (Kazakhstan)
| Food | 72% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tabriz (Iran) is 72% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | ﷼ 66,667 (262 KZT) | 1,427 KZT | 82% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 86,250 (339 KZT) | 1,071 KZT | 68% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | ﷼ 35,375 (139 KZT) | 485 KZT | 71% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 15,333 (60 KZT) | 252 KZT | 76% |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 32,250 (127 KZT) | 306 KZT | 59% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 16,600 (65 KZT) | 450 KZT | 86% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 52,143 (205 KZT) | 611 KZT | 67% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 24,286 (95 KZT) | 339 KZT | 72% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 14,000 (55 KZT) | 188 KZT | 71% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | ﷼ 8,000 (31 KZT) | 204 KZT | 85% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ﷼ 300,000 (1,178 KZT) | 2,442 KZT | 52% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 18,333 (72 KZT) | 216 KZT | 67% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 14,200 (56 KZT) | 76 KZT | 27% |
| Housing | 78% | ||
| Housing in Tabriz (Iran) is 78% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | ﷼ 10,000,000 (39,253 KZT) | 230,000 KZT | 83% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 726,000 (2,850 KZT) | 21,333 KZT | 87% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | ﷼ 1,000,000 (3,925 KZT) | 4,345 KZT | 10% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 13,875,000 (54,464 KZT) | 120,625 KZT | 55% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | ﷼ 4,250,000 (16,683 KZT) | 13,857 KZT | 20% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 10,000 (39 KZT) | 1,638 KZT | 98% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 50,000 (196 KZT) | 1,878 KZT | 90% |
| Clothes | 79% | ||
| Clothes in Tabriz (Iran) is 79% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | ﷼ 850,000 (3,337 KZT) | 17,714 KZT | 81% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | ﷼ 733,333 (2,879 KZT) | 13,667 KZT | 79% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | ﷼ 1,387,500 (5,446 KZT) | 16,500 KZT | 67% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | ﷼ 800,000 (3,140 KZT) | 23,889 KZT | 87% |
| Transportation | 72% | ||
| Transportation in Tabriz (Iran) is 72% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 360,000,000 (1,413,117 KZT) | 3,903,140 KZT | 64% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 7,250 (28 KZT) | 121 KZT | 77% |
| monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 200,000 (785 KZT) | 4,078 KZT | 81% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 76,393 (300 KZT) | 2,387 KZT | 87% |
| Personal Care | 49% | ||
| Personal Care in Tabriz (Iran) is 49% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | ﷼ 150,000 (589 KZT) | 1,333 KZT | 56% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 30,000 (118 KZT) | 636 KZT | 81% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 133,333 (523 KZT) | 450 KZT | 16% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 63,750 (250 KZT) | 538 KZT | 53% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 22,500 (88 KZT) | 314 KZT | 72% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 48,000 (188 KZT) | 368 KZT | 49% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 72,000 (283 KZT) | 2,430 KZT | 88% |
| Entertainment | 73% | ||
| Entertainment in Tabriz (Iran) is 73% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 366,667 (1,439 KZT) | 6,167 KZT | 77% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 56,667 (222 KZT) | 2,015 KZT | 89% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 300,000 (1,178 KZT) | 4,371 KZT | 73% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | ﷼ 750,000 (2,944 KZT) | 18,500 KZT | 84% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 1,279 KZT | - |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 42,500 (167 KZT) | 595 KZT | 72% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | ﷼ 30,000 (118 KZT) | 700 KZT | 83% |
| iPod nano 16GB | ﷼ 8,300,000 (32,580 KZT) | 36,889 KZT | 12% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 1,100 (4.32 KZT) | 18.89 KZT | 77% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | ﷼ 275,000 (1,079 KZT) | 19,571 KZT | 94% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | ﷼ 36,667 (144 KZT) | 190 KZT | 24% |
| TOTAL | 74% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,314 prices entered by 97 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 07, 2013.
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Cost of living in Tabriz (Iran) is 74% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
312,500 KZT
in Almaty
you would need to make just about 81,557 KZT
(﷼ 20,777,170)
in Tabriz.