Cost of living in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 40% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
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| Food | - 32% | |||
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| Food in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 32% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Almaty | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 5,116 KZT (£9) | £15 | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,568 KZT (£4.46) | £5.39 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,456 KZT (£2.53) | £2.54 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 618 KZT (£1.07) | £1.13 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 891 KZT (£1.55) | £2.28 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 805 KZT (£1.40) | £1.79 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,556 KZT (£2.70) | £2.69 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 497 KZT (£0.86) | £1.84 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 342 KZT (£0.59) | £0.85 | - 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 475 KZT (£0.83) | £1.60 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,368 KZT (£5.84) | £7 | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 823 KZT (£1.43) | £1.61 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 266 KZT (£0.46) | £1.12 | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 27% | |||
| Housing in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 27% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Almaty | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 516,085 KZT (£896) | £1,144 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 311,295 KZT (£540) | £904 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 26,802 KZT (£47) | £297 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 359,968 KZT (£625) | £569 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 217,876 KZT (£378) | £453 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 26,340 KZT (£46) | £125 | - 63% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,069 KZT (£11) | £25 | - 58% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 148,424 KZT (£258) | £386 | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 49,129 KZT (£85) | £110 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 14,581 KZT (£25) | £7 | + 279% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 7,374 KZT (£13) | £12 | + 4% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 15% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Almaty | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 22,949 KZT (£40) | £44 | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 19,414 KZT (£34) | £26 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 36,268 KZT (£63) | £54 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 46,503 KZT (£81) | £74 | + 10% | |
| Transportation | - 61% | |||
| Transportation in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 61% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Almaty | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 27,759,800 KZT (£48,176) | £24,333 | + 98% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 235 KZT (£0.41) | £1.62 | - 75% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 4,995 KZT (£9) | £89 | - 90% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 6,535 KZT (£11) | £15 | - 25% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 21% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Almaty | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,396 KZT (£4.16) | £3.03 | + 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,464 KZT (£8) | £4.55 | + 70% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 8,015 KZT (£14) | £62 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,411 KZT (£2.45) | £2.75 | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,622 KZT (£2.81) | £1.32 | + 114% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,634 KZT (£2.84) | £3.71 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 489 KZT (£0.85) | £1.73 | - 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 844 KZT (£1.47) | £1.61 | - 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,607 KZT (£6) | £13 | - 52% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 24% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Almaty | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 8,841 KZT (£15) | £31 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 4,150 KZT (£7) | £15 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 13,883 KZT (£24) | £62 | - 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 22,303 KZT (£39) | £50 | - 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,412 KZT (£4.19) | £8 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,072 KZT (£1.86) | £2.86 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,122 KZT (£1.95) | £3.20 | - 39% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 343,254 KZT (£596) | £389 | + 53% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 28 KZT (£0.05) | £0.09 | - 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 37,315 KZT (£65) | £32 | + 100% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 952 KZT (£1.65) | £13 | - 87% | |
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TOTAL | - 40% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 387 prices entered by 32 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 09, 2023.
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