- Cost of Living
- Philippines
- Kazakhstan
- Baguio City
- Almaty
- Comparison
Cost of living in Baguio City, Philippines compared to Almaty, Kazakhstan
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Food | - 1% | |||
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Food in Baguio City (Philippines) is 1% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php132 (822 KZT) | 1,937 KZT | - 58% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Php133 (828 KZT) | 1,472 KZT | - 44% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php85 (528 KZT) | 737 KZT | - 28% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php85 (529 KZT) | 318 KZT | + 67% | |
12 eggs, large | Php116 (720 KZT) | 294 KZT | + 145% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php36 (223 KZT) | 492 KZT | - 55% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php409 (2,549 KZT) | 1,663 KZT | + 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php95 (592 KZT) | 442 KZT | + 34% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php43 (269 KZT) | 158 KZT | + 70% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php39 (243 KZT) | 166 KZT | + 47% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php296 (1,845 KZT) | 1,500 KZT | + 23% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | Php49 (304 KZT) | 337 KZT | - 10% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php48 (297 KZT) | 121 KZT | + 146% | |
Housing | - 26% | |||
Housing in Baguio City (Philippines) is 26% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Php15,000 (93,498 KZT) | 169,750 KZT | - 45% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Php7,875 (49,087 KZT) | 134,603 KZT | - 64% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php2,600 (16,206 KZT) | 23,866 KZT | - 32% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Php8,507 (53,028 KZT) | 122,435 KZT | - 57% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Php10,025 (62,486 KZT) | 84,065 KZT | - 26% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Php1,625 (10,129 KZT) | 15,597 KZT | - 35% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Php2,024 (12,616 KZT) | 5,185 KZT | + 143% | |
40” flat screen TV | Php20,000 (124,665 KZT) | 142,776 KZT | - 13% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php5,833 (36,360 KZT) | 36,675 KZT | - 1% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php277 (1,725 KZT) | 2,370 KZT | - 27% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php73 (453 KZT) | 3,483 KZT | - 87% | |
Clothes | - 37% | |||
Clothes in Baguio City (Philippines) is 37% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Php1,800 (11,220 KZT) | 13,333 KZT | - 16% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Php1,407 (8,768 KZT) | 15,061 KZT | - 42% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php3,000 (18,700 KZT) | 26,149 KZT | - 28% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php2,667 (16,622 KZT) | 29,108 KZT | - 43% | |
Transportation | + 30% | |||
Transportation in Baguio City (Philippines) is 30% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php950,000 (5,921,564 KZT) | 3,600,000 KZT | + 64% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php51 (315 KZT) | 154 KZT | + 105% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Php824 (5,139 KZT) | 6,000 KZT | - 14% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Php264 (1,647 KZT) | 1,692 KZT | - 3% | |
Personal Care | - 41% | |||
Personal Care in Baguio City (Philippines) is 41% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php121 (752 KZT) | 2,289 KZT | - 67% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php277 (1,725 KZT) | 1,861 KZT | - 7% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Php299 (1,862 KZT) | 4,835 KZT | - 61% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Php101 (632 KZT) | 827 KZT | - 24% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php113 (705 KZT) | 661 KZT | + 7% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php69 (428 KZT) | 839 KZT | - 49% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Php43 (269 KZT) | 421 KZT | - 36% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Php46 (288 KZT) | 423 KZT | - 32% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php105 (654 KZT) | 3,278 KZT | - 80% | |
Entertainment | - 24% | |||
Entertainment in Baguio City (Philippines) is 24% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php655 (4,084 KZT) | 8,418 KZT | - 51% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Php290 (1,808 KZT) | 2,700 KZT | - 33% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php367 (2,286 KZT) | 11,167 KZT | - 80% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php1,417 (8,834 KZT) | 15,349 KZT | - 42% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php180 (1,120 KZT) | 1,845 KZT | - 39% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php140 (873 KZT) | 577 KZT | + 51% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php53 (331 KZT) | 300 KZT | + 10% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Php20,000 (124,665 KZT) | 208,595 KZT | - 40% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php8 (48 KZT) | 14 KZT | + 257% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Php2,150 (13,401 KZT) | 14,905 KZT | - 10% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Php65 (405 KZT) | 250 KZT | + 62% | |
TOTAL | - 12% |

These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Baguio City (Philippines) is 12% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
538,000 KZT
in Almaty
you would need to make just about 473,303 KZT
(Php75,932)
in Baguio City.
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