- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- Kazakhstan
- Edinburgh
- Almaty
- Comparison
Cost of living in Edinburgh, United Kingdom compared to Almaty, Kazakhstan
Currency:
| Food | + 113% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 113% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £10 (4,126 KZT) | 1,937 KZT | + 113% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.00 (2,063 KZT) | 1,345 KZT | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.80 (1,570 KZT) | 677 KZT | + 132% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.76 (313 KZT) | 270 KZT | + 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £1.98 (817 KZT) | 294 KZT | + 178% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.11 (871 KZT) | 526 KZT | + 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.49 (1,850 KZT) | 1,334 KZT | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.88 (776 KZT) | 392 KZT | + 98% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.66 (272 KZT) | 120 KZT | + 126% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.34 (553 KZT) | 166 KZT | + 234% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (3,301 KZT) | 1,500 KZT | + 120% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.70 (702 KZT) | 296 KZT | + 137% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.81 (333 KZT) | 88 KZT | + 277% | |
| Housing | + 135% | |||
| Housing in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 135% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,241 (512,090 KZT) | 169,750 KZT | + 202% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £935 (385,903 KZT) | 134,603 KZT | + 187% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £110 (45,254 KZT) | 19,381 KZT | + 133% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £665 (274,433 KZT) | 122,435 KZT | + 124% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £520 (214,425 KZT) | 84,065 KZT | + 155% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £76 (31,330 KZT) | 16,210 KZT | + 93% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £22 (9,188 KZT) | 5,124 KZT | + 79% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £320 (131,977 KZT) | 123,925 KZT | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £79 (32,616 KZT) | 28,151 KZT | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (2,479 KZT) | 1,647 KZT | + 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £10 (4,158 KZT) | 2,620 KZT | + 59% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 3% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £61 (24,985 KZT) | 13,333 KZT | + 87% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £33 (13,664 KZT) | 15,061 KZT | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £52 (21,511 KZT) | 26,009 KZT | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £51 (20,859 KZT) | 29,264 KZT | - 29% | |
| Transportation | + 208% | |||
| Transportation in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 208% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £15,500 (6,394,726 KZT) | 3,600,000 KZT | + 78% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.17 (481 KZT) | 130 KZT | + 271% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £52 (21,453 KZT) | 6,000 KZT | + 258% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £17 (7,176 KZT) | 1,541 KZT | + 366% | |
| Personal Care | + 146% | |||
| Personal Care in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 146% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £4.52 (1,863 KZT) | 2,085 KZT | - 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £4.65 (1,920 KZT) | 1,512 KZT | + 27% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £94 (38,945 KZT) | 4,311 KZT | + 803% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.21 (1,326 KZT) | 682 KZT | + 94% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.68 (693 KZT) | 659 KZT | + 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.67 (1,513 KZT) | 715 KZT | + 112% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.62 (668 KZT) | 415 KZT | + 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.50 (617 KZT) | 422 KZT | + 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £12 (4,831 KZT) | 3,074 KZT | + 57% | |
| Entertainment | + 71% | |||
| Entertainment in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 71% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £28 (11,744 KZT) | 6,233 KZT | + 88% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £18 (7,344 KZT) | 2,700 KZT | + 172% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £100 (41,311 KZT) | 8,878 KZT | + 365% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £40 (16,503 KZT) | 13,623 KZT | + 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £8 (3,094 KZT) | 1,681 KZT | + 84% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.41 (994 KZT) | 577 KZT | + 72% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.50 (1,444 KZT) | 300 KZT | + 381% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | £115 (47,328 KZT) | 59,114 KZT | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.09 (37 KZT) | 14 KZT | + 174% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £30 (12,356 KZT) | 14,905 KZT | - 17% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £9 (3,659 KZT) | 250 KZT | + 1364% | |
| TOTAL | + 123% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 28, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 123% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan)
For example, you would need at least 1,115,929 KZT
(£2,705)
in Edinburgh
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
501,000 KZT
in Almaty.
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