- Cost of Living
- Nepal
- Kazakhstan
- Butwal
- Almaty
- Comparison
Cost of living in Butwal, Nepal compared to Almaty, Kazakhstan
Currency:
Food | - 18% | |||
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Food in Butwal (Nepal) is 18% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨ 200 (625 KZT) | 1,937 KZT | - 68% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨ 350 (1,094 KZT) | 1,472 KZT | - 26% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨ 170 (531 KZT) | 737 KZT | - 28% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨ 66 (206 KZT) | 318 KZT | - 35% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨ 120 (375 KZT) | 294 KZT | + 28% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨ 30 (94 KZT) | 492 KZT | - 81% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨ 270 (844 KZT) | 1,663 KZT | - 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨ 130 (406 KZT) | 442 KZT | - 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨ 30 (94 KZT) | 158 KZT | - 41% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨ 250 (781 KZT) | 166 KZT | + 372% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨ 440 (1,375 KZT) | 1,500 KZT | - 8% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨ 150 (469 KZT) | 337 KZT | + 39% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨ 40 (125 KZT) | 121 KZT | + 4% | |
Housing | - 33% | |||
Housing in Butwal (Nepal) is 33% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨ 13,624 (42,582 KZT) | 169,750 KZT | - 75% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | 134,603 KZT | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨ 2,500 (7,814 KZT) | 23,866 KZT | - 67% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨ 12,000 (37,507 KZT) | 122,435 KZT | - 69% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨ 6,000 (18,753 KZT) | 84,065 KZT | - 78% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨ 1,750 (5,470 KZT) | 15,597 KZT | - 65% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨ 2,500 (7,814 KZT) | 5,185 KZT | + 51% | |
40” flat screen TV | ₨ 65,000 (203,160 KZT) | 142,776 KZT | + 42% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 15,000 (46,883 KZT) | 36,675 KZT | + 28% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨ 240 (750 KZT) | 2,370 KZT | - 68% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 3,483 KZT | - | |
Clothes | - 59% | |||
Clothes in Butwal (Nepal) is 59% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨ 2,000 (6,251 KZT) | 13,333 KZT | - 53% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨ 2,200 (6,876 KZT) | 15,061 KZT | - 54% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 2,500 (7,814 KZT) | 26,149 KZT | - 70% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨ 1,800 (5,626 KZT) | 29,108 KZT | - 81% | |
Transportation | + 82% | |||
Transportation in Butwal (Nepal) is 82% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨ 2,500,000 (7,813,855 KZT) | 3,600,000 KZT | + 117% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨ 113 (353 KZT) | 154 KZT | + 130% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨ 3,250 (10,158 KZT) | 6,000 KZT | + 69% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 1,692 KZT | - | |
Personal Care | - 15% | |||
Personal Care in Butwal (Nepal) is 15% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 80 (250 KZT) | 2,289 KZT | - 89% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨ 400 (1,250 KZT) | 1,861 KZT | - 33% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 4,835 KZT | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 827 KZT | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨ 250 (781 KZT) | 661 KZT | + 18% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨ 225 (703 KZT) | 839 KZT | - 16% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 421 KZT | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨ 50 (156 KZT) | 423 KZT | - 63% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 3,278 KZT | - | |
Entertainment | - 38% | |||
Entertainment in Butwal (Nepal) is 38% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨ 500 (1,563 KZT) | 8,418 KZT | - 81% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨ 200 (625 KZT) | 2,700 KZT | - 77% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 11,167 KZT | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 15,349 KZT | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨ 200 (625 KZT) | 1,845 KZT | - 66% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨ 120 (375 KZT) | 577 KZT | - 35% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨ 220 (688 KZT) | 300 KZT | + 129% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 208,595 KZT | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨ 2.24 (7 KZT) | 14 KZT | - 48% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨ 1,000 (3,126 KZT) | 14,905 KZT | - 79% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨ 70 (219 KZT) | 250 KZT | - 12% | |
TOTAL | - 10% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
3.126
KZT
/
NPR
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Cost of living in Butwal (Nepal) is 10% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan)
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515,000 KZT
in Almaty
you would need to make just about 463,278 KZT
(₨ 148,223)
in Butwal.
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