Cost of living in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 53% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 58% | |||
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| Food in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 58% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Almaty | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,566 KZT (C$8) | C$20 | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,922 KZT (C$5.72) | C$10 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 828 KZT (C$2.46) | C$5.78 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 379 KZT (C$1.13) | C$1.98 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 535 KZT (C$1.59) | C$4.18 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 812 KZT (C$2.42) | C$3.17 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,370 KZT (C$4.07) | C$10 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 645 KZT (C$1.92) | C$4.24 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 214 KZT (C$0.64) | C$3.76 | - 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 314 KZT (C$0.93) | C$3.41 | - 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,182 KZT (C$15) | C$19 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 472 KZT (C$1.40) | C$2.48 | - 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 158 KZT (C$0.47) | C$1.93 | - 76% | |
| Housing | - 56% | |||
| Housing in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 56% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Almaty | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 327,261 KZT (C$973) | C$2,136 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 198,749 KZT (C$591) | C$1,241 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 23,574 KZT (C$70) | C$124 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 195,673 KZT (C$582) | C$1,120 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 122,771 KZT (C$365) | C$805 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,382 KZT (C$46) | C$66 | - 31% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,015 KZT (C$12) | C$54 | - 78% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 113,106 KZT (C$336) | C$311 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 37,390 KZT (C$111) | C$97 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,600 KZT (C$8) | C$10 | - 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,484 KZT (C$10) | C$25 | - 59% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 20% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Almaty | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 26,343 KZT (C$78) | C$60 | + 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 14,978 KZT (C$45) | C$39 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 43,200 KZT (C$129) | C$98 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 45,630 KZT (C$136) | C$117 | + 16% | |
| Transportation | - 57% | |||
| Transportation in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 57% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Almaty | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,395,250 KZT (C$19,024) | C$22,942 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 175 KZT (C$0.52) | C$1.40 | - 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 5,715 KZT (C$17) | C$67 | - 75% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 1,845 KZT (C$5.49) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 53% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Almaty | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,218 KZT (C$7) | C$8 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,256 KZT (C$10) | C$22 | - 56% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,030 KZT (C$15) | C$77 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 984 KZT (C$2.93) | C$6 | - 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 815 KZT (C$2.43) | C$3.85 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 898 KZT (C$2.67) | C$4.33 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 491 KZT (C$1.46) | C$3.16 | - 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 447 KZT (C$1.33) | C$2.46 | - 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,868 KZT (C$12) | C$20 | - 42% | |
| Entertainment | - 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 55% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Almaty | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,837 KZT (C$23) | C$51 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,242 KZT (C$10) | C$27 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 18,377 KZT (C$55) | C$135 | - 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 17,921 KZT (C$53) | C$96 | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,897 KZT (C$5.64) | C$10 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,217 KZT (C$3.62) | C$5.42 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,055 KZT (C$3.14) | C$7 | - 52% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 222,448 KZT (C$662) | C$647 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 16 KZT (C$0.05) | C$0.83 | - 94% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 18,009 KZT (C$54) | C$37 | + 44% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 454 KZT (C$1.35) | C$11 | - 88% | |
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TOTAL | - 53% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
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