- Cost of Living
- Kazakhstan
- Canada
- Almaty
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Almaty, Kazakhstan compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 55% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,937 KZT (C$8) | C$14 | - 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,345 KZT (C$5.49) | C$8 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 677 KZT (C$2.76) | C$6 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 270 KZT (C$1.10) | C$2.38 | - 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 294 KZT (C$1.20) | C$4.08 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 526 KZT (C$2.15) | C$2.62 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,334 KZT (C$5.44) | C$10 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 392 KZT (C$1.60) | C$3.73 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 120 KZT (C$0.49) | C$2.90 | - 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 166 KZT (C$0.68) | C$2.89 | - 77% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,500 KZT (C$6) | C$16 | - 61% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 296 KZT (C$1.21) | C$2.31 | - 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 88 KZT (C$0.36) | C$1.76 | - 80% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 44% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 169,750 KZT (C$693) | C$1,186 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 134,603 KZT (C$549) | C$982 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 19,381 KZT (C$79) | C$117 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 122,435 KZT (C$500) | C$919 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 84,065 KZT (C$343) | C$695 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 16,210 KZT (C$66) | C$64 | + 3% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 5,124 KZT (C$21) | C$39 | - 46% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 123,925 KZT (C$506) | C$392 | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 28,151 KZT (C$115) | C$111 | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,647 KZT (C$7) | C$10 | - 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,620 KZT (C$11) | C$26 | - 59% | |
| Clothes | + 35% | |||
| Clothes in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 35% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 13,333 KZT (C$54) | C$61 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 15,061 KZT (C$61) | C$41 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 26,009 KZT (C$106) | C$95 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 29,264 KZT (C$119) | C$87 | + 38% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 42% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,600,000 KZT (C$14,689) | C$22,684 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 130 KZT (C$0.53) | C$1.19 | - 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 6,000 KZT (C$24) | C$47 | - 48% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 1,541 KZT (C$6) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 53% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,085 KZT (C$9) | C$8 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,512 KZT (C$6) | C$20 | - 69% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 4,311 KZT (C$18) | C$85 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 682 KZT (C$2.78) | C$7 | - 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 659 KZT (C$2.69) | C$3.90 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 715 KZT (C$2.92) | C$3.90 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 415 KZT (C$1.69) | C$3.21 | - 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 422 KZT (C$1.72) | C$2.46 | - 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,074 KZT (C$13) | C$19 | - 33% | |
| Entertainment | - 71% | |||
| Entertainment in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 71% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,233 KZT (C$25) | C$43 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,700 KZT (C$11) | C$27 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 8,878 KZT (C$36) | C$84 | - 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 13,623 KZT (C$56) | C$93 | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,681 KZT (C$7) | C$9 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 577 KZT (C$2.36) | C$5.44 | - 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 300 KZT (C$1.22) | C$5.57 | - 78% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 59,114 KZT (C$241) | C$141 | + 71% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 14 KZT (C$0.06) | C$2.00 | - 97% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 14,905 KZT (C$61) | C$34 | + 79% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 250 KZT (C$1.02) | C$10 | - 90% | |
| TOTAL | - 52% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 513 prices entered by 43 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2017.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,700
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$1,763
(432,100 KZT)
in Almaty.
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