Cost of living in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 25% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 38% | |||
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| Food in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 38% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Almaty | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,545 KZT (C$13) | C$22 | - 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,294 KZT (C$10) | C$10 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,179 KZT (C$3.49) | C$5.78 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 668 KZT (C$1.98) | C$1.97 | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 927 KZT (C$2.75) | C$4.31 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,007 KZT (C$2.98) | C$3.89 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,121 KZT (C$6) | C$10 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 550 KZT (C$1.63) | C$4.59 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 286 KZT (C$0.85) | C$3.65 | - 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 667 KZT (C$1.98) | C$3.41 | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,791 KZT (C$11) | C$19 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 824 KZT (C$2.44) | C$2.55 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 200 KZT (C$0.59) | C$2.11 | - 72% | |
| Housing | - 24% | |||
| Housing in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 24% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Almaty | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 516,085 KZT (C$1,529) | C$2,291 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 311,295 KZT (C$922) | C$1,332 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 26,802 KZT (C$79) | C$124 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 359,968 KZT (C$1,066) | C$1,235 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 217,876 KZT (C$645) | C$875 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 26,340 KZT (C$78) | C$68 | + 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,069 KZT (C$18) | C$54 | - 67% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 148,424 KZT (C$440) | C$311 | + 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 49,129 KZT (C$146) | C$140 | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 14,581 KZT (C$43) | C$10 | + 326% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 7,374 KZT (C$22) | C$25 | - 13% | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 26% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Almaty | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 22,949 KZT (C$68) | C$57 | + 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 19,414 KZT (C$57) | C$41 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 36,268 KZT (C$107) | C$105 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 46,503 KZT (C$138) | C$117 | + 17% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 19% 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 | 27,759,800 KZT (C$82,219) | C$22,942 | + 258% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 235 KZT (C$0.70) | C$1.66 | - 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 5,313 KZT (C$16) | C$67 | - 76% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 8,879 KZT (C$26) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 32% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Almaty | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,994 KZT (C$5.90) | C$8 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,192 KZT (C$12) | C$22 | - 43% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,575 KZT (C$17) | C$77 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,223 KZT (C$7) | C$6 | + 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,513 KZT (C$4.48) | C$4.17 | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,813 KZT (C$5.37) | C$4.59 | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 655 KZT (C$1.94) | C$3.11 | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,153 KZT (C$3.41) | C$2.78 | + 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,620 KZT (C$14) | C$20 | - 31% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 27% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Almaty | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,171 KZT (C$30) | C$53 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,499 KZT (C$10) | C$26 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 18,146 KZT (C$54) | C$135 | - 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 26,409 KZT (C$78) | C$96 | - 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,593 KZT (C$11) | C$10 | + 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,118 KZT (C$3.31) | C$4.71 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,288 KZT (C$3.81) | C$7 | - 42% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 358,256 KZT (C$1,061) | C$647 | + 64% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 28 KZT (C$0.08) | C$0.24 | - 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 18,764 KZT (C$56) | C$37 | + 50% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 952 KZT (C$2.82) | C$11 | - 74% | |
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TOTAL | - 25% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 301 prices entered by 23 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 08, 2023.
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