- Cost of Living
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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 | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ardabil (Iran) is 21% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 80,000 (793 KZT) | 1,937 KZT | - 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 120,000 (1,189 KZT) | 1,345 KZT | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 37,500 (372 KZT) | 677 KZT | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 25,000 (248 KZT) | 270 KZT | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 40,000 (396 KZT) | 294 KZT | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 25,000 (248 KZT) | 526 KZT | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 360,000 (3,567 KZT) | 1,334 KZT | + 167% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 30,000 (297 KZT) | 392 KZT | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 12,000 (119 KZT) | 120 KZT | - 1% | |
| 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 (218 KZT) | 296 KZT | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 12,000 (119 KZT) | 88 KZT | + 35% | |
| Housing | - 28% | |||
| Housing in Ardabil (Iran) is 28% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 5,000,000 (49,543 KZT) | 169,750 KZT | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 4,000,000 (39,634 KZT) | 134,603 KZT | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 7,000,000 (69,360 KZT) | 19,381 KZT | + 258% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 8,000,000 (79,269 KZT) | 122,435 KZT | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 5,000,000 (49,543 KZT) | 84,065 KZT | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 800,000 (7,927 KZT) | 16,210 KZT | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 400,000 (3,963 KZT) | 5,124 KZT | - 23% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 40,000,000 (396,344 KZT) | 123,925 KZT | + 220% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 8,000,000 (79,269 KZT) | 28,151 KZT | + 182% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 50,000 (495 KZT) | 1,647 KZT | - 70% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 50,000 (495 KZT) | 2,620 KZT | - 81% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Ardabil (Iran) is 14% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 1,000,000 (9,909 KZT) | 13,333 KZT | - 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 1,200,000 (11,890 KZT) | 15,061 KZT | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 3,500,000 (34,680 KZT) | 26,009 KZT | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 2,500,000 (24,771 KZT) | 29,264 KZT | - 15% | |
| Transportation | + 28% | |||
| Transportation in Ardabil (Iran) is 28% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 1,000,000,000 (9,908,596 KZT) | 3,600,000 KZT | + 175% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 12,000 (119 KZT) | 130 KZT | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 300,000 (2,973 KZT) | 6,000 KZT | - 50% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 1,541 KZT | - | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Ardabil (Iran) is 15% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 50,000 (495 KZT) | 2,085 KZT | - 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 120,000 (1,189 KZT) | 1,512 KZT | - 21% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 150,000 (1,486 KZT) | 4,311 KZT | - 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 200,000 (1,982 KZT) | 682 KZT | + 191% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 100,000 (991 KZT) | 659 KZT | + 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 80,000 (793 KZT) | 715 KZT | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 50,000 (495 KZT) | 415 KZT | + 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 15,000 (149 KZT) | 422 KZT | - 65% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 80,000 (793 KZT) | 3,074 KZT | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | + 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Ardabil (Iran) is 45% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 300,000 (2,973 KZT) | 6,233 KZT | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 120,000 (1,189 KZT) | 2,700 KZT | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 1,000,000 (9,909 KZT) | 8,878 KZT | + 12% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 2,000,000 (19,817 KZT) | 13,623 KZT | + 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ﷼ 1,000,000 (9,909 KZT) | 1,681 KZT | + 489% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 80,000 (793 KZT) | 577 KZT | + 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ﷼ 150,000 (1,486 KZT) | 300 KZT | + 395% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | ﷼ 20,000,000 (198,172 KZT) | 59,114 KZT | + 235% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 1,000 (10 KZT) | 14 KZT | - 27% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 250,000 (2,477 KZT) | 14,905 KZT | - 83% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 60,000 (595 KZT) | 250 KZT | + 138% | |
| TOTAL | - 0% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 468 prices entered by 36 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 29, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ardabil (Iran) is about the same as in Almaty (Kazakhstan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
493,000 KZT
in Almaty
you would need to make just about 491,061 KZT
(﷼ 49,559,138)
in Ardabil.
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