- Cost of Living
- Iran
- Kazakhstan
- Ardabil
- Almaty
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ardabil, Iran compared to Almaty, Kazakhstan

Currency:
Food | - 23% | |||
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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% |

These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
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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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