Cost of living in Gainesville, Florida, United States compared to Almaty, Kazakhstan
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| Food | + 172% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gainesville, Florida (United States) is 172% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (3,719 KZT) | 1,937 KZT | + 92% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (2,353 KZT) | 1,345 KZT | + 75% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.43 (1,774 KZT) | 677 KZT | + 162% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.92 (300 KZT) | 270 KZT | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.20 (1,045 KZT) | 294 KZT | + 256% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.15 (1,684 KZT) | 526 KZT | + 220% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (2,327 KZT) | 1,334 KZT | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.26 (1,065 KZT) | 392 KZT | + 172% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.66 (542 KZT) | 120 KZT | + 351% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.53 (828 KZT) | 166 KZT | + 400% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (3,930 KZT) | 1,500 KZT | + 162% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.94 (636 KZT) | 296 KZT | + 115% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.34 (765 KZT) | 88 KZT | + 767% | |
| Housing | + 162% | |||
| Housing in Gainesville, Florida (United States) is 162% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,494 (488,406 KZT) | 169,750 KZT | + 188% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,008 (329,429 KZT) | 134,603 KZT | + 145% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $183 (59,749 KZT) | 19,381 KZT | + 208% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $909 (297,043 KZT) | 122,435 KZT | + 143% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $692 (226,344 KZT) | 84,065 KZT | + 169% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $121 (39,501 KZT) | 16,210 KZT | + 144% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $50 (16,495 KZT) | 5,124 KZT | + 222% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $371 (121,261 KZT) | 123,925 KZT | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $106 (34,688 KZT) | 28,151 KZT | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (3,208 KZT) | 1,647 KZT | + 95% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $20 (6,411 KZT) | 2,620 KZT | + 145% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Gainesville, Florida (United States) is 19% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $42 (13,782 KZT) | 13,333 KZT | + 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $32 (10,396 KZT) | 15,061 KZT | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $72 (23,479 KZT) | 26,009 KZT | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $99 (32,464 KZT) | 29,264 KZT | + 11% | |
| Transportation | + 79% | |||
| Transportation in Gainesville, Florida (United States) is 79% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,174 (6,596,091 KZT) | 3,600,000 KZT | + 83% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.58 (188 KZT) | 130 KZT | + 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $31 (10,282 KZT) | 6,000 KZT | + 71% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $13 (4,360 KZT) | 1,541 KZT | + 183% | |
| Personal Care | + 164% | |||
| Personal Care in Gainesville, Florida (United States) is 164% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (2,101 KZT) | 2,085 KZT | + 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $16 (5,204 KZT) | 1,512 KZT | + 244% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $70 (22,743 KZT) | 4,311 KZT | + 428% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (2,160 KZT) | 682 KZT | + 217% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.57 (1,168 KZT) | 659 KZT | + 77% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.52 (1,478 KZT) | 715 KZT | + 107% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.36 (1,427 KZT) | 415 KZT | + 244% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.83 (599 KZT) | 422 KZT | + 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $14 (4,551 KZT) | 3,074 KZT | + 48% | |
| Entertainment | + 66% | |||
| Entertainment in Gainesville, Florida (United States) is 66% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $33 (10,717 KZT) | 6,233 KZT | + 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (7,159 KZT) | 2,700 KZT | + 165% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $59 (19,166 KZT) | 8,878 KZT | + 116% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $57 (18,645 KZT) | 13,623 KZT | + 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (2,365 KZT) | 1,681 KZT | + 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.81 (1,244 KZT) | 577 KZT | + 116% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.25 (1,715 KZT) | 300 KZT | + 472% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $166 (54,386 KZT) | 59,114 KZT | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.15 (49 KZT) | 14 KZT | + 261% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $38 (12,509 KZT) | 14,905 KZT | - 16% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.13 (1,678 KZT) | 250 KZT | + 571% | |
| TOTAL | + 116% | |||
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These prices were last updated on July 27, 2017.
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Cost of living in Gainesville, Florida (United States) is 116% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan)
For example, you would need at least 1,161,079 KZT
($3,551)
in Gainesville, Florida
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
537,000 KZT
in Almaty.
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