Cost of living in Almaty, Kazakhstan vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 60% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,125 KZT (C$7) | C$19 | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,544 KZT (C$5.42) | C$10 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 734 KZT (C$2.57) | C$5.84 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 332 KZT (C$1.16) | C$1.85 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 460 KZT (C$1.61) | C$4.50 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 568 KZT (C$1.99) | C$3.04 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,531 KZT (C$5.37) | C$10 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 480 KZT (C$1.69) | C$4.24 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 165 KZT (C$0.58) | C$3.76 | - 85% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 258 KZT (C$0.91) | C$3.41 | - 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,958 KZT (C$10) | C$18 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 365 KZT (C$1.28) | C$2.48 | - 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 117 KZT (C$0.41) | C$1.93 | - 79% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 54% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 250,267 KZT (C$878) | C$2,136 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 147,526 KZT (C$518) | C$1,241 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 21,380 KZT (C$75) | C$133 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 181,902 KZT (C$638) | C$1,120 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 101,527 KZT (C$356) | C$806 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 13,860 KZT (C$49) | C$66 | - 27% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,959 KZT (C$14) | C$50 | - 72% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 134,348 KZT (C$471) | C$322 | + 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 30,502 KZT (C$107) | C$96 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,448 KZT (C$9) | C$10 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,071 KZT (C$11) | C$25 | - 57% | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 28% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 22,887 KZT (C$80) | C$61 | + 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 14,608 KZT (C$51) | C$38 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 37,636 KZT (C$132) | C$96 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 27,619 KZT (C$97) | C$112 | - 14% | |
| Transportation | - 51% | |||
| Transportation in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 51% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,259,290 KZT (C$21,964) | C$22,935 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 161 KZT (C$0.57) | C$1.39 | - 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 5,169 KZT (C$18) | C$67 | - 73% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 1,600 KZT (C$5.61) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 48% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,289 KZT (C$8) | C$8 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,722 KZT (C$10) | C$22 | - 56% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 KZT (C$18) | C$77 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 867 KZT (C$3.04) | C$6 | - 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 709 KZT (C$2.49) | C$3.78 | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 829 KZT (C$2.91) | C$4.28 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 421 KZT (C$1.48) | C$3.11 | - 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 422 KZT (C$1.48) | C$2.46 | - 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,726 KZT (C$13) | C$20 | - 34% | |
| Entertainment | - 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 48% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 9,340 KZT (C$33) | C$50 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,727 KZT (C$13) | C$27 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 14,537 KZT (C$51) | C$117 | - 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 16,864 KZT (C$59) | C$94 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,783 KZT (C$6) | C$9 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,037 KZT (C$3.64) | C$5.25 | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 849 KZT (C$2.98) | C$6 | - 54% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 208,595 KZT (C$732) | C$647 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 18 KZT (C$0.06) | C$0.83 | - 93% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 18,977 KZT (C$67) | C$36 | + 86% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 409 KZT (C$1.43) | C$11 | - 86% | |
| TOTAL | - 51% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 287 prices entered by 33 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 18, 2020.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,900 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$3,411 (972,129 KZT) in Almaty.
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