- Cost of Living
- Kazakhstan
- United States
- Almaty
- New York City
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Almaty (Kazakhstan) and New York City (United States)
| Food | 43% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 43% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | 1,427 KZT ($9.44) | $14.33 | 34% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,071 KZT ($7.09) | $7.56 | 6% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | 485 KZT ($3.21) | $5.40 | 41% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 252 KZT ($1.66) | $2.78 | 40% |
| 12 eggs, large | 306 KZT ($2.02) | $3.48 | 42% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 450 KZT ($2.98) | $4.92 | 39% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 611 KZT ($4.04) | $6.55 | 38% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 339 KZT ($2.24) | $4.46 | 50% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | 188 KZT ($1.24) | $5.10 | 76% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | 204 KZT ($1.35) | $2.65 | 49% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,442 KZT ($16.16) | $17.01 | 5% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 216 KZT ($1.43) | $2.35 | 39% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | 76 KZT ($0.51) | $2.94 | 83% |
| Housing | 54% | ||
| Housing in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 54% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | 230,000 KZT ($1,522) | $3,656 | 58% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 21,333 KZT ($141) | $161 | 12% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | 4,345 KZT ($29) | $53 | 46% |
| 40” flat screen TV | 120,625 KZT ($798) | $779 | 3% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | 13,857 KZT ($92) | $161 | 43% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,638 KZT ($10.84) | $12.25 | 12% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,878 KZT ($12.43) | $22 | 43% |
| Clothes | 88% | ||
| Clothes in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 88% more expensive than in New York City (United States) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | 17,714 KZT ($117) | $59 | 98% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 13,667 KZT ($90) | $40 | 128% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | 16,500 KZT ($109) | $92 | 19% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | 23,889 KZT ($158) | $118 | 34% |
| Transportation | 56% | ||
| Transportation in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 56% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,903,140 KZT ($25,827) | $27,674 | 7% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 121 KZT ($0.80) | $1.06 | 24% |
| monthly ticket public transport | 4,078 KZT ($27) | $107 | 75% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | 2,387 KZT ($15.80) | $16.66 | 5% |
| Personal Care | 41% | ||
| Personal Care in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 41% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | 1,333 KZT ($8.82) | $13.24 | 33% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 636 KZT ($4.21) | $8.07 | 48% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 450 KZT ($2.98) | $4.92 | 40% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 538 KZT ($3.56) | $5.78 | 38% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 314 KZT ($2.08) | $4.29 | 52% |
| Tube of toothpaste | 368 KZT ($2.43) | $4.28 | 43% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,430 KZT ($16.08) | $30 | 46% |
| Entertainment | 20% | ||
| Entertainment in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 20% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,167 KZT ($41) | $51 | 21% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,015 KZT ($13.34) | $26 | 49% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 4,371 KZT ($29) | $296 | 90% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | 18,500 KZT ($122) | $115 | 7% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,279 KZT ($8.46) | $13.97 | 39% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | 595 KZT ($3.94) | $4.47 | 12% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | 700 KZT ($4.63) | $6.23 | 26% |
| iPod nano 16GB | 36,889 KZT ($244) | $157 | 55% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 18.89 KZT ($0.12) | $0.34 | 63% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | 19,571 KZT ($130) | $99 | 31% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | 190 KZT ($1.26) | $12.37 | 90% |
| TOTAL | 44% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 9,336 prices entered by 930 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2013.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$15,625
in New York City
you would need to make just about $8,682
(1,312,007 KZT)
in Almaty.