- Cost of Living
- Kazakhstan
- Canada
- Almaty
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Almaty, Kazakhstan compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 58% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,937 KZT (C$8) | C$15 | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,511 KZT (C$5.91) | C$9 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 737 KZT (C$2.88) | C$5.69 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 326 KZT (C$1.28) | C$2.05 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 294 KZT (C$1.15) | C$4.81 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 492 KZT (C$1.93) | C$2.90 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,663 KZT (C$7) | C$10 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 444 KZT (C$1.74) | C$4.00 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 162 KZT (C$0.63) | C$3.34 | - 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 166 KZT (C$0.65) | C$3.36 | - 81% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,500 KZT (C$5.87) | C$16 | - 62% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 337 KZT (C$1.32) | C$2.41 | - 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 116 KZT (C$0.45) | C$2.01 | - 77% | |
| Housing | - 49% | |||
| Housing in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 49% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 169,750 KZT (C$664) | C$1,651 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 134,603 KZT (C$526) | C$1,142 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 22,793 KZT (C$89) | C$102 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 122,435 KZT (C$479) | C$1,038 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 84,065 KZT (C$329) | C$779 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 15,597 KZT (C$61) | C$66 | - 8% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 5,056 KZT (C$20) | C$39 | - 50% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 142,776 KZT (C$558) | C$351 | + 59% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 36,675 KZT (C$143) | C$86 | + 66% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,370 KZT (C$9) | C$9 | + 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,483 KZT (C$14) | C$22 | - 39% | |
| Clothes | + 29% | |||
| Clothes in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 29% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 13,333 KZT (C$52) | C$59 | - 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 15,061 KZT (C$59) | C$40 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 28,121 KZT (C$110) | C$93 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 29,108 KZT (C$114) | C$92 | + 23% | |
| Transportation | - 59% | |||
| Transportation in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 59% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,600,000 KZT (C$14,080) | C$22,749 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 158 KZT (C$0.62) | C$1.27 | - 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 6,000 KZT (C$23) | C$67 | - 65% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 1,618 KZT (C$6) | C$31 | - 80% | |
| Personal Care | - 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 47% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,289 KZT (C$9) | C$8 | + 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,335 KZT (C$9) | C$20 | - 54% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 KZT (C$20) | C$82 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 827 KZT (C$3.23) | C$6 | - 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 661 KZT (C$2.59) | C$3.72 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 839 KZT (C$3.28) | C$2.83 | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 411 KZT (C$1.61) | C$3.09 | - 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 423 KZT (C$1.65) | C$2.46 | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,278 KZT (C$13) | C$19 | - 34% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 52% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 9,042 KZT (C$35) | C$46 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,700 KZT (C$11) | C$26 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 11,167 KZT (C$44) | C$101 | - 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,124 KZT (C$59) | C$85 | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,789 KZT (C$7) | C$8 | - 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 577 KZT (C$2.26) | C$5.34 | - 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 300 KZT (C$1.17) | C$5.67 | - 79% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 208,595 KZT (C$816) | C$549 | + 49% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 14 KZT (C$0.05) | C$1.04 | - 95% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 14,905 KZT (C$58) | C$35 | + 66% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 250 KZT (C$0.98) | C$11 | - 91% | |
| 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 658 prices entered by 61 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 51% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$5,300
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,586
(661,181 KZT)
in Almaty.
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