Cost of living in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 34% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 44% | |||
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| Food in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 44% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Almaty | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,203 KZT (C$11) | C$23 | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,100 KZT (C$8) | C$13 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,239 KZT (C$3.34) | C$6 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 797 KZT (C$2.15) | C$2.41 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 900 KZT (C$2.43) | C$4.70 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,153 KZT (C$3.11) | C$3.95 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,849 KZT (C$4.99) | C$11 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 633 KZT (C$1.71) | C$4.85 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 320 KZT (C$0.86) | C$3.95 | - 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 574 KZT (C$1.55) | C$3.50 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,706 KZT (C$18) | C$20 | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 771 KZT (C$2.08) | C$2.68 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 316 KZT (C$0.85) | C$2.16 | - 60% | |
| Housing | - 39% | |||
| Housing in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 39% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Almaty | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 562,178 KZT (C$1,518) | C$2,300 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 387,069 KZT (C$1,045) | C$1,599 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 28,058 KZT (C$76) | C$120 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 360,118 KZT (C$972) | C$1,347 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 240,174 KZT (C$648) | C$985 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 17,845 KZT (C$48) | C$69 | - 30% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,211 KZT (C$11) | C$60 | - 81% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 148,736 KZT (C$401) | C$311 | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 91,719 KZT (C$248) | C$140 | + 77% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 8,258 KZT (C$22) | C$10 | + 120% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4,146 KZT (C$11) | C$26 | - 57% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 25% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Almaty | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 35,509 KZT (C$96) | C$70 | + 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 16,962 KZT (C$46) | C$41 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 43,079 KZT (C$116) | C$105 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 66,649 KZT (C$180) | C$120 | + 50% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 35% 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 | 19,214,800 KZT (C$51,868) | C$24,609 | + 111% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 253 KZT (C$0.68) | C$1.69 | - 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 6,062 KZT (C$16) | C$60 | - 73% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 3,199 KZT (C$9) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 13% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Almaty | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,001 KZT (C$8) | C$8 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,778 KZT (C$13) | C$22 | - 41% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 9,289 KZT (C$25) | C$77 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,411 KZT (C$3.81) | C$6 | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,237 KZT (C$9) | C$4.17 | + 109% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,798 KZT (C$4.85) | C$4.59 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 755 KZT (C$2.04) | C$3.11 | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 865 KZT (C$2.33) | C$3.02 | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,986 KZT (C$13) | C$22 | - 39% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 24% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Almaty | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 11,171 KZT (C$30) | C$61 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 4,538 KZT (C$12) | C$27 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 16,928 KZT (C$46) | C$118 | - 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 25,910 KZT (C$70) | C$97 | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,572 KZT (C$7) | C$12 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,343 KZT (C$3.62) | C$4.71 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,739 KZT (C$4.69) | C$7 | - 35% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 376,792 KZT (C$1,017) | C$647 | + 57% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 50 KZT (C$0.14) | C$0.24 | - 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 33,613 KZT (C$91) | C$38 | + 138% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 816 KZT (C$2.20) | C$13 | - 83% | |
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TOTAL | - 34% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 179 prices entered by 17 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 29, 2025.
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