- Cost of Living
- Kazakhstan
- Canada
- Almaty
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Almaty, Kazakhstan compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 57% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,937 KZT (C$7) | C$14 | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,379 KZT (C$5.23) | C$8 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 759 KZT (C$2.88) | C$6 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 307 KZT (C$1.17) | C$2.38 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 294 KZT (C$1.11) | C$4.26 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 456 KZT (C$1.73) | C$2.62 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,495 KZT (C$5.67) | C$9 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 413 KZT (C$1.57) | C$3.73 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 130 KZT (C$0.49) | C$2.90 | - 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 166 KZT (C$0.63) | C$2.89 | - 78% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,500 KZT (C$5.69) | C$16 | - 64% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 300 KZT (C$1.14) | C$2.31 | - 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 101 KZT (C$0.38) | C$1.76 | - 78% | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 46% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 169,750 KZT (C$644) | C$1,186 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 134,603 KZT (C$511) | C$982 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 21,978 KZT (C$83) | C$117 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 122,435 KZT (C$464) | C$919 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 84,065 KZT (C$319) | C$695 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 15,371 KZT (C$58) | C$64 | - 9% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 4,832 KZT (C$18) | C$39 | - 53% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 131,759 KZT (C$500) | C$392 | + 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 34,418 KZT (C$131) | C$111 | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,250 KZT (C$9) | C$10 | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,042 KZT (C$12) | C$26 | - 56% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 21% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 13,333 KZT (C$51) | C$61 | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 15,061 KZT (C$57) | C$41 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 22,194 KZT (C$84) | C$95 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 31,231 KZT (C$118) | C$87 | + 37% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 46% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,600,000 KZT (C$13,654) | C$22,684 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 136 KZT (C$0.52) | C$1.19 | - 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 6,000 KZT (C$23) | C$47 | - 52% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 1,538 KZT (C$5.83) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 55% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,067 KZT (C$8) | C$8 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,727 KZT (C$7) | C$20 | - 67% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 4,666 KZT (C$18) | C$85 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 789 KZT (C$2.99) | C$7 | - 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 706 KZT (C$2.68) | C$3.90 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 785 KZT (C$2.98) | C$3.90 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 456 KZT (C$1.73) | C$3.21 | - 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 456 KZT (C$1.73) | C$2.46 | - 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,058 KZT (C$12) | C$19 | - 39% | |
| Entertainment | - 69% | |||
| Entertainment in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 69% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,315 KZT (C$28) | C$44 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,700 KZT (C$10) | C$26 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,830 KZT (C$41) | C$84 | - 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 14,824 KZT (C$56) | C$90 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,781 KZT (C$7) | C$9 | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 577 KZT (C$2.19) | C$5.98 | - 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 300 KZT (C$1.14) | C$5.61 | - 80% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 70,333 KZT (C$267) | C$141 | + 89% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 14 KZT (C$0.05) | C$2.00 | - 97% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 14,905 KZT (C$57) | C$34 | + 66% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 250 KZT (C$0.95) | C$10 | - 91% | |
| TOTAL | - 53% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 619 prices entered by 50 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 19, 2017.
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Cost of living in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 53% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,800
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$1,771
(466,859 KZT)
in Almaty.
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