- Cost of Living
- Egypt
- Kazakhstan
- Alexandria
- Almaty
- Comparison
Cost of living in Alexandria, Egypt compared to Almaty, Kazakhstan
Currency:
| Food | - 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Alexandria (Egypt) is 41% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 61 (1,109 KZT) | 1,937 KZT | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | E£ 48 (862 KZT) | 1,345 KZT | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 25 (458 KZT) | 677 KZT | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 10 (178 KZT) | 270 KZT | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 11 (191 KZT) | 294 KZT | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 6 (113 KZT) | 526 KZT | - 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 27 (488 KZT) | 1,334 KZT | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 13 (239 KZT) | 392 KZT | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 3.74 (68 KZT) | 120 KZT | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 9 (161 KZT) | 166 KZT | - 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 89 (1,605 KZT) | 1,500 KZT | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | E£ 9 (164 KZT) | 296 KZT | - 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 2.71 (49 KZT) | 88 KZT | - 45% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in Alexandria (Egypt) is 47% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | E£ 4,450 (80,359 KZT) | 169,750 KZT | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | E£ 2,577 (46,532 KZT) | 134,603 KZT | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 218 (3,935 KZT) | 19,381 KZT | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | E£ 2,526 (45,607 KZT) | 122,435 KZT | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | E£ 1,181 (21,332 KZT) | 84,065 KZT | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | E£ 512 (9,253 KZT) | 16,210 KZT | - 43% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | E£ 443 (8,008 KZT) | 5,124 KZT | + 56% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | E£ 5,512 (99,543 KZT) | 123,925 KZT | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 1,699 (30,677 KZT) | 28,151 KZT | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 64 (1,148 KZT) | 1,647 KZT | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 19 (338 KZT) | 2,620 KZT | - 87% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Alexandria (Egypt) is 30% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | E£ 645 (11,646 KZT) | 13,333 KZT | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | E£ 599 (10,818 KZT) | 15,061 KZT | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 1,046 (18,896 KZT) | 26,009 KZT | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 720 (12,993 KZT) | 29,264 KZT | - 56% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Alexandria (Egypt) is 5% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 507,909 (9,172,189 KZT) | 3,600,000 KZT | + 155% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 3.02 (55 KZT) | 130 KZT | - 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 109 (1,968 KZT) | 6,000 KZT | - 67% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | E£ 21 (377 KZT) | 1,541 KZT | - 76% | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Alexandria (Egypt) is 44% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 24 (438 KZT) | 2,085 KZT | - 79% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 76 (1,373 KZT) | 1,512 KZT | - 9% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 112 (2,016 KZT) | 4,311 KZT | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | E£ 30 (542 KZT) | 682 KZT | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 30 (541 KZT) | 659 KZT | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 27 (488 KZT) | 715 KZT | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 13 (228 KZT) | 415 KZT | - 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 12 (209 KZT) | 422 KZT | - 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 39 (709 KZT) | 3,074 KZT | - 77% | |
| Entertainment | - 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Alexandria (Egypt) is 51% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 119 (2,143 KZT) | 6,233 KZT | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 73 (1,326 KZT) | 2,700 KZT | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 283 (5,108 KZT) | 8,878 KZT | - 42% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 233 (4,215 KZT) | 13,623 KZT | - 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 52 (942 KZT) | 1,681 KZT | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 24 (431 KZT) | 577 KZT | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 19 (352 KZT) | 300 KZT | + 17% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | E£ 2,268 (40,962 KZT) | 59,114 KZT | - 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 0.23 (4.19 KZT) | 14 KZT | - 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 394 (7,111 KZT) | 14,905 KZT | - 52% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | E£ 26 (470 KZT) | 250 KZT | + 88% | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 844 prices entered by 67 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 25, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Alexandria (Egypt) is 35% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
523,000 KZT
in Almaty
you would need to make just about 339,892 KZT
(E£ 18,821)
in Alexandria.
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