- Cost of Living
- Kazakhstan
- Spain
- Shymkent
- Algeciras
- Comparison
Cost of living in Shymkent, Kazakhstan compared to Algeciras, Spain
Currency:
| Food | - 63% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Shymkent (Kazakhstan) is 63% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 650 KZT (€1.60) | €9 | - 83% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 525 KZT (€1.29) | €6 | - 79% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 850 KZT (€2.09) | €4.15 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 220 KZT (€0.54) | €0.73 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 225 KZT (€0.55) | €1.83 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 350 KZT (€0.86) | €1.00 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 650 KZT (€1.60) | €7 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 330 KZT (€0.81) | €1.04 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 123 KZT (€0.30) | €0.67 | - 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 275 KZT (€0.68) | €0.47 | + 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,750 KZT (€7) | €12 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 250 KZT (€0.62) | €1.37 | - 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 65 KZT (€0.16) | €0.82 | - 81% | |
| Housing | - 68% | |||
| Housing in Shymkent (Kazakhstan) is 68% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 105,660 KZT (€260) | €528 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 67,995 KZT (€167) | €343 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,058 KZT (€17) | €103 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 25,228 KZT (€62) | €575 | - 89% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 20,000 KZT (€49) | €275 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 6,559 KZT (€16) | €80 | - 80% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 4,750 KZT (€12) | €34 | - 65% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 200,000 KZT (€492) | €406 | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 11,000 KZT (€27) | €92 | - 70% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,700 KZT (€7) | €2.00 | + 232% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 750 KZT (€1.85) | €9 | - 79% | |
| Clothes | - 41% | |||
| Clothes in Shymkent (Kazakhstan) is 41% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 9,500 KZT (€23) | €48 | - 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 8,750 KZT (€22) | €28 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,000 KZT (€25) | €75 | - 67% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 7,500 KZT (€18) | €75 | - 75% | |
| Transportation | - 64% | |||
| Transportation in Shymkent (Kazakhstan) is 64% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,490,000 KZT (€3,666) | €24,340 | - 85% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 160 KZT (€0.39) | €1.38 | - 71% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 5,000 KZT (€12) | €22 | - 44% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Shymkent (Kazakhstan) is 43% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 900 KZT (€2.21) | €5.00 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,800 KZT (€4.43) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 KZT (€6) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 550 KZT (€1.35) | €12 | - 89% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 446 KZT (€1.10) | €2.50 | - 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 450 KZT (€1.11) | €2.00 | - 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 173 KZT (€0.42) | €1.65 | - 74% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 325 KZT (€0.80) | €1.51 | - 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,500 KZT (€3.69) | €10 | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Shymkent (Kazakhstan) is 57% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,750 KZT (€7) | €22 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,500 KZT (€9) | €14 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 6,000 KZT (€15) | €83 | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 7,500 KZT (€18) | €50 | - 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 825 KZT (€2.03) | €8 | - 74% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 675 KZT (€1.66) | €3.70 | - 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 425 KZT (€1.05) | €3.42 | - 69% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | €700 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 14 KZT (€0.03) | €0.28 | - 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 9,000 KZT (€22) | €37 | - 40% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 350 KZT (€0.86) | €4.49 | - 81% | |
| TOTAL | - 61% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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EUR
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Cost of living in Shymkent (Kazakhstan) is 61% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€1,600
in Algeciras
you would need to make just about €624
(253,554 KZT)
in Shymkent.
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