- Cost of Living
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- Almaty
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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 | - 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ardabil (Iran) is 22% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 80,000 (809 KZT) | 1,937 KZT | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 120,000 (1,214 KZT) | 1,379 KZT | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 37,500 (379 KZT) | 759 KZT | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 25,000 (253 KZT) | 307 KZT | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 40,000 (405 KZT) | 294 KZT | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 25,000 (253 KZT) | 456 KZT | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 360,000 (3,642 KZT) | 1,495 KZT | + 144% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 30,000 (304 KZT) | 413 KZT | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 12,000 (121 KZT) | 130 KZT | - 6% | |
| 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 | ﷼ 22,000 (223 KZT) | 300 KZT | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 12,000 (121 KZT) | 101 KZT | + 20% | |
| Housing | - 27% | |||
| Housing in Ardabil (Iran) is 27% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 5,000,000 (50,585 KZT) | 169,750 KZT | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 4,000,000 (40,468 KZT) | 134,603 KZT | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 7,000,000 (70,818 KZT) | 21,978 KZT | + 222% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 8,000,000 (80,935 KZT) | 122,435 KZT | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 5,000,000 (50,585 KZT) | 84,065 KZT | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 800,000 (8,094 KZT) | 15,371 KZT | - 47% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 400,000 (4,047 KZT) | 4,832 KZT | - 16% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 40,000,000 (404,676 KZT) | 131,759 KZT | + 207% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 8,000,000 (80,935 KZT) | 34,418 KZT | + 135% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 50,000 (506 KZT) | 2,250 KZT | - 78% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 50,000 (506 KZT) | 3,042 KZT | - 83% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Ardabil (Iran) is 11% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 1,000,000 (10,117 KZT) | 13,333 KZT | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 1,200,000 (12,140 KZT) | 15,061 KZT | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 3,500,000 (35,409 KZT) | 22,194 KZT | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 2,500,000 (25,292 KZT) | 31,231 KZT | - 19% | |
| Transportation | + 30% | |||
| Transportation in Ardabil (Iran) is 30% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 1,000,000,000 (10,116,911 KZT) | 3,600,000 KZT | + 181% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 12,000 (121 KZT) | 136 KZT | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 300,000 (3,035 KZT) | 6,000 KZT | - 49% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 1,538 KZT | - | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Ardabil (Iran) is 20% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 50,000 (506 KZT) | 2,067 KZT | - 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 120,000 (1,214 KZT) | 1,727 KZT | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 150,000 (1,518 KZT) | 4,666 KZT | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 200,000 (2,023 KZT) | 789 KZT | + 156% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 100,000 (1,012 KZT) | 706 KZT | + 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 80,000 (809 KZT) | 785 KZT | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 50,000 (506 KZT) | 456 KZT | + 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 15,000 (152 KZT) | 456 KZT | - 67% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 80,000 (809 KZT) | 3,058 KZT | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | + 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Ardabil (Iran) is 43% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 300,000 (3,035 KZT) | 7,315 KZT | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 120,000 (1,214 KZT) | 2,700 KZT | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 1,000,000 (10,117 KZT) | 10,830 KZT | - 7% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 2,000,000 (20,234 KZT) | 14,824 KZT | + 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ﷼ 1,000,000 (10,117 KZT) | 1,781 KZT | + 468% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 80,000 (809 KZT) | 577 KZT | + 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ﷼ 150,000 (1,518 KZT) | 300 KZT | + 406% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | ﷼ 20,000,000 (202,338 KZT) | 70,333 KZT | + 188% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 1,000 (10 KZT) | 14 KZT | - 25% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 250,000 (2,529 KZT) | 14,905 KZT | - 83% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 60,000 (607 KZT) | 250 KZT | + 143% | |
| TOTAL | + 1% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 562 prices entered by 42 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 20, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ardabil (Iran) is about the same as in Almaty (Kazakhstan)
For example, you would need at least 514,581 KZT
(﷼ 50,863,492)
in Ardabil
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
512,000 KZT
in Almaty.
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