- 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.
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Currency:
| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ardabil (Iran) is 21% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 130,000 (1,040 KZT) | 1,937 KZT | - 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 136,471 (1,092 KZT) | 1,511 KZT | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 96,765 (774 KZT) | 737 KZT | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 23,529 (188 KZT) | 326 KZT | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 78,824 (630 KZT) | 294 KZT | + 115% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 27,500 (220 KZT) | 492 KZT | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 215,000 (1,720 KZT) | 1,663 KZT | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 30,000 (240 KZT) | 444 KZT | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 16,000 (128 KZT) | 162 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 (248 KZT) | 337 KZT | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 11,000 (88 KZT) | 116 KZT | - 24% | |
| Housing | - 33% | |||
| Housing in Ardabil (Iran) is 33% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 12,166,700 (97,316 KZT) | 169,750 KZT | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 4,500,000 (35,994 KZT) | 134,603 KZT | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 7,000,000 (55,990 KZT) | 22,793 KZT | + 146% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 8,000,000 (63,989 KZT) | 122,435 KZT | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 5,000,000 (39,993 KZT) | 84,065 KZT | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 800,000 (6,399 KZT) | 15,597 KZT | - 59% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 275,000 (2,200 KZT) | 5,056 KZT | - 56% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 40,000,000 (319,944 KZT) | 142,776 KZT | + 124% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 11,500,000 (91,984 KZT) | 36,675 KZT | + 151% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 150,000 (1,200 KZT) | 2,370 KZT | - 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 50,000 (400 KZT) | 3,483 KZT | - 89% | |
| Clothes | - 33% | |||
| Clothes in Ardabil (Iran) is 33% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 1,000,000 (7,999 KZT) | 13,333 KZT | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 1,100,000 (8,798 KZT) | 15,061 KZT | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 4,250,000 (33,994 KZT) | 28,121 KZT | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 2,250,000 (17,997 KZT) | 29,108 KZT | - 38% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Ardabil (Iran) is 5% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 1,000,000,000 (7,998,588 KZT) | 3,600,000 KZT | + 122% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 12,000 (96 KZT) | 158 KZT | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 300,000 (2,400 KZT) | 6,000 KZT | - 60% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 1,618 KZT | - | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Ardabil (Iran) is 38% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 50,000 (400 KZT) | 2,289 KZT | - 83% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 120,000 (960 KZT) | 2,335 KZT | - 59% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 150,000 (1,200 KZT) | 5,000 KZT | - 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 200,000 (1,600 KZT) | 827 KZT | + 93% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 100,000 (800 KZT) | 661 KZT | + 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 80,000 (640 KZT) | 839 KZT | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 50,000 (400 KZT) | 411 KZT | - 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 15,000 (120 KZT) | 423 KZT | - 72% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 140,000 (1,120 KZT) | 3,278 KZT | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Ardabil (Iran) is 31% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 300,000 (2,400 KZT) | 9,042 KZT | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 110,000 (880 KZT) | 2,700 KZT | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 1,000,000 (7,999 KZT) | 11,167 KZT | - 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 2,000,000 (15,997 KZT) | 15,124 KZT | + 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 1,789 KZT | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 80,000 (640 KZT) | 577 KZT | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 300 KZT | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ﷼ 30,000,000 (239,958 KZT) | 208,595 KZT | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 1,000 (8 KZT) | 14 KZT | - 41% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 375,000 (2,999 KZT) | 14,905 KZT | - 80% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 60,000 (480 KZT) | 250 KZT | + 92% | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 453 prices entered by 48 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 23, 2018.
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Cost of living in Ardabil (Iran) is 23% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
529,000 KZT
in Almaty
you would need to make just about 407,641 KZT
(﷼ 50,964,089)
in Ardabil.
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