- Cost of Living
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- Edinburgh
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Cost of living in Edinburgh, United Kingdom compared to Almaty, Kazakhstan
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Food | + 134% | |||
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Food in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 134% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £10 (4,571 KZT) | 1,937 KZT | + 136% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.00 (2,285 KZT) | 1,472 KZT | + 55% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.86 (1,763 KZT) | 737 KZT | + 139% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.94 (431 KZT) | 318 KZT | + 36% | |
12 eggs, large | £1.98 (905 KZT) | 294 KZT | + 208% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.46 (1,124 KZT) | 492 KZT | + 128% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £5.22 (2,387 KZT) | 1,663 KZT | + 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.03 (930 KZT) | 442 KZT | + 110% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.82 (375 KZT) | 158 KZT | + 137% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.34 (612 KZT) | 166 KZT | + 270% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (3,656 KZT) | 1,500 KZT | + 144% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.79 (819 KZT) | 337 KZT | + 143% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.95 (435 KZT) | 121 KZT | + 261% | |
Housing | + 143% | |||
Housing in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 143% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,241 (567,322 KZT) | 169,750 KZT | + 234% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £935 (427,526 KZT) | 134,603 KZT | + 218% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £102 (46,757 KZT) | 23,866 KZT | + 96% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £665 (304,032 KZT) | 122,435 KZT | + 148% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £520 (237,553 KZT) | 84,065 KZT | + 183% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £73 (33,339 KZT) | 15,597 KZT | + 114% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £22 (10,179 KZT) | 5,185 KZT | + 96% | |
40” flat screen TV | £343 (156,621 KZT) | 142,776 KZT | + 10% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £81 (37,178 KZT) | 36,675 KZT | + 1% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 (3,114 KZT) | 2,370 KZT | + 31% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | £10 (4,721 KZT) | 3,483 KZT | + 36% | |
Clothes | + 11% | |||
Clothes in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 11% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £61 (27,680 KZT) | 13,333 KZT | + 108% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £33 (15,138 KZT) | 15,061 KZT | + 1% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £52 (23,831 KZT) | 26,149 KZT | - 9% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £51 (23,109 KZT) | 29,108 KZT | - 21% | |
Transportation | + 230% | |||
Transportation in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 230% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £15,500 (7,084,443 KZT) | 3,600,000 KZT | + 97% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.19 (545 KZT) | 154 KZT | + 255% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | £52 (23,767 KZT) | 6,000 KZT | + 296% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £17 (7,950 KZT) | 1,692 KZT | + 370% | |
Personal Care | + 189% | |||
Personal Care in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 189% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £4.64 (2,121 KZT) | 2,289 KZT | - 7% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (3,535 KZT) | 1,861 KZT | + 90% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £94 (42,891 KZT) | 4,835 KZT | + 787% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £2.94 (1,345 KZT) | 827 KZT | + 63% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £2.07 (946 KZT) | 661 KZT | + 43% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £2.73 (1,247 KZT) | 839 KZT | + 49% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.00 (914 KZT) | 421 KZT | + 117% | |
Tube of toothpaste | £1.49 (683 KZT) | 423 KZT | + 62% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £15 (6,689 KZT) | 3,278 KZT | + 104% | |
Entertainment | + 64% | |||
Entertainment in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 64% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £32 (14,520 KZT) | 8,418 KZT | + 72% | |
2 tickets to the movies | £18 (8,136 KZT) | 2,700 KZT | + 201% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £75 (34,421 KZT) | 11,167 KZT | + 208% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £40 (18,282 KZT) | 15,349 KZT | + 19% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (4,173 KZT) | 1,845 KZT | + 126% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.41 (1,102 KZT) | 577 KZT | + 91% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.50 (1,600 KZT) | 300 KZT | + 433% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £442 (201,948 KZT) | 208,595 KZT | - 3% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.09 (41 KZT) | 14 KZT | + 204% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | £30 (13,689 KZT) | 14,905 KZT | - 8% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £9 (4,054 KZT) | 250 KZT | + 1522% | |
TOTAL | + 132% |
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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