Cost of living in Gainesville, Florida, United States compared to Almaty, Kazakhstan
Currency:
| Food | + 177% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gainesville, Florida (United States) is 177% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (3,848 KZT) | 1,937 KZT | + 99% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (2,496 KZT) | 1,379 KZT | + 81% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.08 (1,733 KZT) | 759 KZT | + 128% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.93 (317 KZT) | 307 KZT | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.21 (1,096 KZT) | 294 KZT | + 273% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.07 (1,728 KZT) | 456 KZT | + 279% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (2,426 KZT) | 1,495 KZT | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.26 (1,110 KZT) | 413 KZT | + 168% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.66 (565 KZT) | 130 KZT | + 336% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.53 (864 KZT) | 166 KZT | + 422% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (4,367 KZT) | 1,500 KZT | + 191% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.95 (665 KZT) | 300 KZT | + 122% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.34 (798 KZT) | 101 KZT | + 687% | |
| Housing | + 163% | |||
| Housing in Gainesville, Florida (United States) is 163% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,492 (508,812 KZT) | 169,750 KZT | + 200% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $981 (334,504 KZT) | 134,603 KZT | + 149% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $180 (61,334 KZT) | 21,978 KZT | + 179% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $909 (309,771 KZT) | 122,435 KZT | + 153% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $692 (236,043 KZT) | 84,065 KZT | + 181% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $121 (41,194 KZT) | 15,371 KZT | + 168% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $50 (17,202 KZT) | 4,832 KZT | + 256% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $371 (126,457 KZT) | 142,802 KZT | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $97 (33,055 KZT) | 34,418 KZT | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (3,470 KZT) | 2,250 KZT | + 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $20 (6,686 KZT) | 3,042 KZT | + 120% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Gainesville, Florida (United States) is 14% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $43 (14,709 KZT) | 13,333 KZT | + 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $32 (10,841 KZT) | 15,061 KZT | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $74 (25,315 KZT) | 22,194 KZT | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $99 (33,855 KZT) | 31,231 KZT | + 8% | |
| Transportation | + 84% | |||
| Transportation in Gainesville, Florida (United States) is 84% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $19,846 (6,766,925 KZT) | 3,600,000 KZT | + 88% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.58 (197 KZT) | 136 KZT | + 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $31 (10,723 KZT) | 6,000 KZT | + 79% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $13 (4,547 KZT) | 1,538 KZT | + 196% | |
| Personal Care | + 157% | |||
| Personal Care in Gainesville, Florida (United States) is 157% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (2,191 KZT) | 2,067 KZT | + 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $16 (5,427 KZT) | 1,727 KZT | + 214% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $70 (23,717 KZT) | 4,666 KZT | + 408% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (2,253 KZT) | 789 KZT | + 186% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.57 (1,218 KZT) | 706 KZT | + 73% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.52 (1,541 KZT) | 785 KZT | + 96% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.36 (1,488 KZT) | 456 KZT | + 226% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.83 (624 KZT) | 456 KZT | + 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $14 (4,746 KZT) | 3,058 KZT | + 55% | |
| Entertainment | + 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Gainesville, Florida (United States) is 52% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $33 (11,176 KZT) | 7,315 KZT | + 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (7,466 KZT) | 2,700 KZT | + 177% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $59 (19,987 KZT) | 10,830 KZT | + 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $57 (19,443 KZT) | 14,824 KZT | + 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (2,467 KZT) | 1,781 KZT | + 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.81 (1,298 KZT) | 577 KZT | + 125% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.25 (1,789 KZT) | 300 KZT | + 496% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | $466 (158,919 KZT) | 209,962 KZT | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.15 (51 KZT) | 14 KZT | + 277% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $38 (13,044 KZT) | 14,905 KZT | - 12% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.13 (1,750 KZT) | 250 KZT | + 600% | |
| TOTAL | + 115% | |||
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These prices were last updated on September 25, 2017.
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Cost of living in Gainesville, Florida (United States) is 115% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan)
For example, you would need at least 1,202,243 KZT
($3,526)
in Gainesville, Florida
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
559,000 KZT
in Almaty.
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