- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- Kazakhstan
- Edinburgh
- Almaty
- Comparison
Cost of living in Edinburgh, United Kingdom compared to Almaty, Kazakhstan
Currency:
| Food | + 119% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 119% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £10 (4,311 KZT) | 1,937 KZT | + 123% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.00 (2,155 KZT) | 1,379 KZT | + 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.92 (1,689 KZT) | 759 KZT | + 123% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.77 (331 KZT) | 307 KZT | + 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £1.98 (854 KZT) | 294 KZT | + 191% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.27 (977 KZT) | 456 KZT | + 114% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.49 (1,934 KZT) | 1,495 KZT | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.85 (796 KZT) | 413 KZT | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.66 (284 KZT) | 130 KZT | + 119% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.34 (578 KZT) | 166 KZT | + 249% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (3,449 KZT) | 1,500 KZT | + 130% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.68 (722 KZT) | 300 KZT | + 141% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.81 (348 KZT) | 101 KZT | + 244% | |
| Housing | + 138% | |||
| Housing in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 138% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,241 (535,057 KZT) | 169,750 KZT | + 215% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £935 (403,211 KZT) | 134,603 KZT | + 200% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £106 (45,627 KZT) | 21,978 KZT | + 108% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £665 (286,741 KZT) | 122,435 KZT | + 134% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £520 (224,042 KZT) | 84,065 KZT | + 167% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £76 (32,735 KZT) | 15,371 KZT | + 113% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £22 (9,600 KZT) | 4,832 KZT | + 99% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £320 (137,896 KZT) | 131,759 KZT | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £79 (34,079 KZT) | 34,418 KZT | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (2,590 KZT) | 2,250 KZT | + 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £10 (4,345 KZT) | 3,042 KZT | + 43% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 5% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £61 (26,105 KZT) | 13,333 KZT | + 96% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £33 (14,277 KZT) | 15,061 KZT | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £52 (22,476 KZT) | 22,194 KZT | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £51 (21,795 KZT) | 31,231 KZT | - 30% | |
| Transportation | + 221% | |||
| Transportation in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 221% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £15,500 (6,681,530 KZT) | 3,600,000 KZT | + 86% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.19 (515 KZT) | 136 KZT | + 279% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £52 (22,415 KZT) | 6,000 KZT | + 274% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £17 (7,498 KZT) | 1,538 KZT | + 388% | |
| Personal Care | + 157% | |||
| Personal Care in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 157% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £4.52 (1,947 KZT) | 2,067 KZT | - 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £4.65 (2,007 KZT) | 1,727 KZT | + 16% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £94 (40,691 KZT) | 4,666 KZT | + 772% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.26 (1,405 KZT) | 789 KZT | + 78% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.75 (755 KZT) | 706 KZT | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.29 (1,419 KZT) | 785 KZT | + 81% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.72 (741 KZT) | 456 KZT | + 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.50 (645 KZT) | 456 KZT | + 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £12 (5,048 KZT) | 3,058 KZT | + 65% | |
| Entertainment | + 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 60% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £29 (12,597 KZT) | 7,315 KZT | + 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £18 (7,673 KZT) | 2,700 KZT | + 184% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £101 (43,627 KZT) | 10,830 KZT | + 303% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £40 (17,243 KZT) | 14,824 KZT | + 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £8 (3,344 KZT) | 1,781 KZT | + 88% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.41 (1,039 KZT) | 577 KZT | + 80% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.50 (1,509 KZT) | 300 KZT | + 403% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | £117 (50,399 KZT) | 70,333 KZT | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.09 (39 KZT) | 14 KZT | + 187% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £30 (12,910 KZT) | 14,905 KZT | - 13% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £9 (3,824 KZT) | 250 KZT | + 1429% | |
| TOTAL | + 125% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 16, 2017.
Exchange rate:
431.066
KZT
/
GBP
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,176 prices entered by 150 different people.
Do you live in Almaty? We need your help!
What do you think about this comparison?
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in Vladivostok is 49% cheaper than in Guam
- Cost of living in Melbourne is 9% cheaper than in Sydney
- Cost of living in Madrid is about the same as in Barcelona
- Cost of living in Toronto is 22% cheaper than in London
- Cost of living in London is 259% more expensive than in Chişinău
- Cost of living in London is about the same as in Sydney
- Cost of living in London is 13% more expensive than in Melbourne
- Cost of living in Lisbon is 6% cheaper than in Rio
- Cost of living in London is 9% cheaper than in New York
- Cost of living in Morelia is 62% cheaper than in Portland
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in Doha (Qatar)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Beirut (Lebanon)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Manchester (United Kingdom)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Novosibirsk (Russia)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Bristol (United Kingdom)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Liverpool (United Kingdom)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Leeds (United Kingdom)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Jaipur (India)
Cost of living in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 125% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan)
Recent Prices Added
- Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) in Sydney costs AU$10 (39 minutes ago)
- Sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) in Mashhad costs ﷼ 3,000,000 (about 1 hour ago)
- Internet connection 300 mbps, 1 month in Cape Town costs R 2,459 (about 1 hour ago)
- 1 lb of boneless chicken breast in New Haven, Connecticut costs $4.67 (about 1 hour ago)
- Utilities (studio), monthly for 1 person in 45 m2 in Geneva costs CHF 1,200 (about 1 hour ago)
- Internet connection 300 mbps, 1 month in Ankara costs 65TL (about 2 hours ago)