Cost of living in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 52% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark)
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| Food | - 50% | |||
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| Food in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 50% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Almaty | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,203 KZT (kr55) | kr150 | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,100 KZT (kr41) | kr85 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,239 KZT (kr16) | kr38 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 797 KZT (kr10) | kr14 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 900 KZT (kr12) | kr32 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,153 KZT (kr15) | kr20 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,849 KZT (kr24) | kr43 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 633 KZT (kr8) | kr17 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 320 KZT (kr4.20) | kr13 | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 574 KZT (kr8) | kr9 | - 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,706 KZT (kr88) | kr81 | + 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 771 KZT (kr10) | kr20 | - 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 316 KZT (kr4.16) | kr10 | - 58% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 48% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Almaty | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 562,178 KZT (kr7,390) | kr12,078 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 387,069 KZT (kr5,088) | kr10,088 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 28,058 KZT (kr369) | kr797 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 360,118 KZT (kr4,734) | kr8,998 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 240,174 KZT (kr3,157) | kr6,853 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 17,845 KZT (kr235) | kr621 | - 62% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,211 KZT (kr55) | kr164 | - 66% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 148,736 KZT (kr1,955) | kr2,390 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 91,719 KZT (kr1,206) | kr488 | + 147% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 8,258 KZT (kr109) | kr43 | + 150% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4,146 KZT (kr55) | kr230 | - 76% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 24% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Almaty | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 35,509 KZT (kr467) | kr622 | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 16,962 KZT (kr223) | kr294 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 43,079 KZT (kr566) | kr789 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 66,649 KZT (kr876) | kr1,009 | - 13% | |
| Transportation | - 70% | |||
| Transportation in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 70% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Almaty | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 19,214,800 KZT (kr252,576) | kr314,482 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 253 KZT (kr3.33) | kr15 | - 77% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 6,062 KZT (kr80) | kr467 | - 83% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 3,199 KZT (kr42) | kr408 | - 90% | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 25% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Almaty | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,001 KZT (kr39) | kr37 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,778 KZT (kr63) | kr82 | - 24% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 9,289 KZT (kr122) | kr500 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,411 KZT (kr19) | kr37 | - 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,237 KZT (kr43) | kr31 | + 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,798 KZT (kr24) | kr18 | + 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 755 KZT (kr10) | kr12 | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 865 KZT (kr11) | kr17 | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,986 KZT (kr66) | kr202 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 31% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Almaty | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 11,171 KZT (kr147) | kr297 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 4,538 KZT (kr60) | kr209 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 16,928 KZT (kr223) | kr455 | - 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 25,910 KZT (kr341) | kr541 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,572 KZT (kr34) | kr77 | - 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,343 KZT (kr18) | kr49 | - 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,739 KZT (kr23) | kr42 | - 46% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 376,792 KZT (kr4,953) | kr3,632 | + 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 50 KZT (kr0.66) | kr0.88 | - 25% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 33,613 KZT (kr442) | kr211 | + 109% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 816 KZT (kr11) | kr54 | - 80% | |
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TOTAL | - 52% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 190 prices entered by 18 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 13, 2025.
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