Cost of living in Taldy-Kurgan, Kazakhstan compared to Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
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Food | - 70% | |||
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Food in Taldy-Kurgan (Kazakhstan) is 70% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,000 KZT ($3.07) | $10 | - 69% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 800 KZT ($2.45) | $7 | - 66% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 700 KZT ($2.15) | $3.25 | - 34% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 150 KZT ($0.46) | $0.72 | - 36% | |
12 eggs, large | 400 KZT ($1.23) | $2.60 | - 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 60 KZT ($0.18) | $2.49 | - 93% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,000 KZT ($3.07) | $4.93 | - 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 200 KZT ($0.61) | $3.00 | - 80% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 200 KZT ($0.61) | $1.22 | - 50% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 130 KZT ($0.40) | $1.75 | - 77% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 800 KZT ($2.45) | $8 | - 69% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 200 KZT ($0.61) | $1.82 | - 66% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 60 KZT ($0.18) | $1.81 | - 90% | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Taldy-Kurgan (Kazakhstan) is in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | - | $1,164 | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | $992 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | $138 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | $806 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | $650 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | $117 | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | $36 | - | |
40” flat screen TV | - | $434 | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | $134 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | $8 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $18 | - | |
Clothes | - 35% | |||
Clothes in Taldy-Kurgan (Kazakhstan) is 35% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 8,000 KZT ($25) | $40 | - 39% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 10,000 KZT ($31) | $44 | - 31% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,000 KZT ($31) | $68 | - 55% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 20,000 KZT ($61) | $93 | - 34% | |
Transportation | + 31% | |||
Transportation in Taldy-Kurgan (Kazakhstan) is 31% more expensive than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 13,164,900 KZT ($40,376) | $20,708 | + 95% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 115 KZT ($0.35) | $0.59 | - 40% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | $28 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $16 | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Taldy-Kurgan (Kazakhstan) is in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | $5.08 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $22 | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | $87 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | $6 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | $3.78 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $4.71 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | $2.34 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | $1.95 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | $16 | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Taldy-Kurgan (Kazakhstan) is in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | $37 | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | $22 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $114 | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | $40 | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | $9 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | $3.97 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | $4.00 | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | $435 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.10 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | $35 | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | $7 | - | |
TOTAL | - 27% |

These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Taldy-Kurgan (Kazakhstan) is 27% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$3,500
in Albuquerque, New Mexico
you would need to make just about $2,563
(835,672 KZT)
in Taldy-Kurgan.
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