- Cost of Living
- Egypt
- Kazakhstan
- Alexandria
- Almaty
- Comparison
Cost of living in Alexandria, Egypt compared to Almaty, Kazakhstan
Currency:
| Food | - 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Alexandria (Egypt) is 34% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 60 (1,125 KZT) | 1,937 KZT | - 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | E£ 51 (964 KZT) | 1,379 KZT | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 32 (607 KZT) | 759 KZT | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 12 (220 KZT) | 307 KZT | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 17 (317 KZT) | 294 KZT | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 5.56 (105 KZT) | 456 KZT | - 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 26 (496 KZT) | 1,495 KZT | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 13 (251 KZT) | 413 KZT | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 4.76 (89 KZT) | 130 KZT | - 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 13 (237 KZT) | 166 KZT | + 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 88 (1,662 KZT) | 1,500 KZT | + 11% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | E£ 9 (164 KZT) | 300 KZT | - 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 2.12 (40 KZT) | 101 KZT | - 61% | |
| Housing | - 52% | |||
| Housing in Alexandria (Egypt) is 52% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | E£ 4,499 (84,547 KZT) | 169,750 KZT | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | E£ 2,486 (46,715 KZT) | 134,603 KZT | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 223 (4,195 KZT) | 21,978 KZT | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | E£ 2,488 (46,760 KZT) | 122,435 KZT | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | E£ 1,489 (27,980 KZT) | 84,065 KZT | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | E£ 253 (4,752 KZT) | 15,371 KZT | - 69% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | E£ 350 (6,569 KZT) | 4,832 KZT | + 36% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | E£ 5,618 (105,566 KZT) | 131,759 KZT | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 1,400 (26,302 KZT) | 34,418 KZT | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 55 (1,033 KZT) | 2,250 KZT | - 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 17 (317 KZT) | 3,042 KZT | - 90% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Alexandria (Egypt) is 27% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | E£ 587 (11,027 KZT) | 13,333 KZT | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | E£ 581 (10,916 KZT) | 15,061 KZT | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 1,360 (25,556 KZT) | 22,194 KZT | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 466 (8,759 KZT) | 31,231 KZT | - 72% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Alexandria (Egypt) is 23% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 317,760 (5,971,412 KZT) | 3,600,000 KZT | + 66% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 2.91 (55 KZT) | 136 KZT | - 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 109 (2,048 KZT) | 6,000 KZT | - 66% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | E£ 21 (392 KZT) | 1,538 KZT | - 74% | |
| Personal Care | - 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Alexandria (Egypt) is 53% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 24 (455 KZT) | 2,067 KZT | - 78% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 76 (1,429 KZT) | 1,727 KZT | - 17% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 112 (2,098 KZT) | 4,666 KZT | - 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | E£ 30 (564 KZT) | 789 KZT | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 19 (355 KZT) | 706 KZT | - 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 23 (423 KZT) | 785 KZT | - 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 13 (237 KZT) | 456 KZT | - 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 12 (217 KZT) | 456 KZT | - 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 27 (501 KZT) | 3,058 KZT | - 84% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Alexandria (Egypt) is 52% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 119 (2,230 KZT) | 7,315 KZT | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 73 (1,379 KZT) | 2,700 KZT | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 283 (5,315 KZT) | 10,830 KZT | - 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 233 (4,386 KZT) | 14,824 KZT | - 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 52 (980 KZT) | 1,781 KZT | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 24 (449 KZT) | 577 KZT | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 19 (366 KZT) | 300 KZT | + 22% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | E£ 2,268 (42,626 KZT) | 70,333 KZT | - 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 0.23 (4.36 KZT) | 14 KZT | - 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 379 (7,118 KZT) | 14,905 KZT | - 52% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | E£ 26 (489 KZT) | 250 KZT | + 96% | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 929 prices entered by 74 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 23, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Alexandria (Egypt) is 41% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
544,000 KZT
in Almaty
you would need to make just about 320,259 KZT
(E£ 17,042)
in Alexandria.
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