Cost of living in Gainesville, Florida, United States compared to Almaty, Kazakhstan
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| Food | + 174% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gainesville, Florida (United States) is 174% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (3,919 KZT) | 1,937 KZT | + 102% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (2,510 KZT) | 1,511 KZT | + 66% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.08 (1,726 KZT) | 737 KZT | + 134% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.93 (316 KZT) | 326 KZT | - 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.21 (1,089 KZT) | 294 KZT | + 271% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.07 (1,721 KZT) | 492 KZT | + 250% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (2,417 KZT) | 1,663 KZT | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.26 (1,106 KZT) | 444 KZT | + 149% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.66 (563 KZT) | 162 KZT | + 249% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.77 (940 KZT) | 166 KZT | + 468% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (4,519 KZT) | 1,500 KZT | + 201% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.03 (689 KZT) | 337 KZT | + 105% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.34 (795 KZT) | 116 KZT | + 588% | |
| Housing | + 152% | |||
| Housing in Gainesville, Florida (United States) is 152% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,326 (450,515 KZT) | 169,750 KZT | + 165% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $943 (320,290 KZT) | 134,603 KZT | + 138% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $177 (60,119 KZT) | 22,793 KZT | + 164% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $927 (314,850 KZT) | 122,435 KZT | + 157% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $692 (235,136 KZT) | 84,065 KZT | + 180% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $121 (41,036 KZT) | 15,597 KZT | + 163% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $55 (18,606 KZT) | 5,056 KZT | + 268% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $360 (122,408 KZT) | 142,776 KZT | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $97 (32,928 KZT) | 36,675 KZT | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (3,457 KZT) | 2,370 KZT | + 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $19 (6,520 KZT) | 3,483 KZT | + 87% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Gainesville, Florida (United States) is 17% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $43 (14,653 KZT) | 13,333 KZT | + 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $32 (10,799 KZT) | 15,061 KZT | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $74 (25,217 KZT) | 28,121 KZT | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $99 (33,725 KZT) | 29,108 KZT | + 16% | |
| Transportation | + 80% | |||
| Transportation in Gainesville, Florida (United States) is 80% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $19,846 (6,740,926 KZT) | 3,600,000 KZT | + 87% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.60 (203 KZT) | 158 KZT | + 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $31 (10,682 KZT) | 6,000 KZT | + 78% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $13 (4,529 KZT) | 1,618 KZT | + 180% | |
| Personal Care | + 140% | |||
| Personal Care in Gainesville, Florida (United States) is 140% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (2,183 KZT) | 2,289 KZT | - 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $16 (5,406 KZT) | 2,335 KZT | + 132% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $70 (23,626 KZT) | 5,000 KZT | + 373% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (2,244 KZT) | 827 KZT | + 171% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.57 (1,214 KZT) | 661 KZT | + 84% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.52 (1,535 KZT) | 839 KZT | + 83% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.15 (1,410 KZT) | 411 KZT | + 243% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.83 (622 KZT) | 423 KZT | + 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $14 (4,728 KZT) | 3,278 KZT | + 44% | |
| Entertainment | + 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Gainesville, Florida (United States) is 40% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $33 (11,133 KZT) | 9,042 KZT | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (7,366 KZT) | 2,700 KZT | + 173% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $59 (19,911 KZT) | 11,167 KZT | + 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $57 (19,216 KZT) | 15,124 KZT | + 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (2,572 KZT) | 1,789 KZT | + 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.76 (1,277 KZT) | 577 KZT | + 121% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.16 (1,753 KZT) | 300 KZT | + 484% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $428 (145,480 KZT) | 208,595 KZT | - 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.15 (51 KZT) | 14 KZT | + 274% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $39 (13,319 KZT) | 14,905 KZT | - 11% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.13 (1,743 KZT) | 250 KZT | + 597% | |
| TOTAL | + 104% | |||
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These prices were last updated on June 19, 2018.
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Cost of living in Gainesville, Florida (United States) is 104% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan)
For example, you would need at least 1,065,774 KZT
($3,138)
in Gainesville, Florida
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
523,000 KZT
in Almaty.
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