- Cost of Living
- Iran
- Kazakhstan
- Ardabil
- Almaty
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ardabil, Iran compared to Almaty, Kazakhstan
WARNING!
Ardabil has artificial and unrealistic official exchange rates.
You can also get this comparison using the parallel street rate in Ardabil.
Currency:
| Food | - 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ardabil (Iran) is 23% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 130,000 (1,007 KZT) | 1,937 KZT | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 136,471 (1,058 KZT) | 1,472 KZT | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 96,765 (750 KZT) | 737 KZT | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 23,529 (182 KZT) | 318 KZT | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 78,824 (611 KZT) | 294 KZT | + 108% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 27,500 (213 KZT) | 492 KZT | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 215,000 (1,666 KZT) | 1,663 KZT | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 30,000 (232 KZT) | 442 KZT | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 16,000 (124 KZT) | 158 KZT | - 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 166 KZT | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 1,500 KZT | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 31,000 (240 KZT) | 337 KZT | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 11,000 (85 KZT) | 121 KZT | - 29% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in Ardabil (Iran) is 36% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 12,166,700 (94,280 KZT) | 169,750 KZT | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 4,500,000 (34,871 KZT) | 134,603 KZT | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 7,000,000 (54,243 KZT) | 23,866 KZT | + 127% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 8,000,000 (61,992 KZT) | 122,435 KZT | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 5,000,000 (38,745 KZT) | 84,065 KZT | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 800,000 (6,199 KZT) | 15,597 KZT | - 60% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 275,000 (2,131 KZT) | 5,185 KZT | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 40,000,000 (309,962 KZT) | 142,776 KZT | + 117% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 11,500,000 (89,114 KZT) | 36,675 KZT | + 143% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 150,000 (1,162 KZT) | 2,370 KZT | - 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 50,000 (387 KZT) | 3,483 KZT | - 89% | |
| Clothes | - 35% | |||
| Clothes in Ardabil (Iran) is 35% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 1,000,000 (7,749 KZT) | 13,333 KZT | - 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 1,100,000 (8,524 KZT) | 15,061 KZT | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 4,250,000 (32,933 KZT) | 26,149 KZT | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 2,250,000 (17,435 KZT) | 29,108 KZT | - 40% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Ardabil (Iran) is 4% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 1,000,000,000 (7,749,048 KZT) | 3,600,000 KZT | + 115% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 12,000 (93 KZT) | 154 KZT | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 300,000 (2,325 KZT) | 6,000 KZT | - 61% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 1,692 KZT | - | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Ardabil (Iran) is 40% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 50,000 (387 KZT) | 2,289 KZT | - 83% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 120,000 (930 KZT) | 1,861 KZT | - 50% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 150,000 (1,162 KZT) | 4,835 KZT | - 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 200,000 (1,550 KZT) | 827 KZT | + 87% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 100,000 (775 KZT) | 661 KZT | + 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 80,000 (620 KZT) | 839 KZT | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 50,000 (387 KZT) | 421 KZT | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 15,000 (116 KZT) | 423 KZT | - 72% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 140,000 (1,085 KZT) | 3,278 KZT | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Ardabil (Iran) is 32% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 300,000 (2,325 KZT) | 8,418 KZT | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 110,000 (852 KZT) | 2,700 KZT | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 1,000,000 (7,749 KZT) | 11,167 KZT | - 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 2,000,000 (15,498 KZT) | 15,349 KZT | + 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 1,845 KZT | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 80,000 (620 KZT) | 577 KZT | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 300 KZT | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ﷼ 30,000,000 (232,471 KZT) | 208,595 KZT | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 1,000 (8 KZT) | 14 KZT | - 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 375,000 (2,906 KZT) | 14,905 KZT | - 81% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 60,000 (465 KZT) | 250 KZT | + 86% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 432 prices entered by 45 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.00775
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Cost of living in Ardabil (Iran) is 25% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
525,000 KZT
in Almaty
you would need to make just about 394,161 KZT
(﷼ 50,865,726)
in Ardabil.
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