Cost of living in Gainesville, Florida, United States compared to Almaty, Kazakhstan
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| Food | + 166% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gainesville, Florida (United States) is 166% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (3,784 KZT) | 1,937 KZT | + 95% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (2,424 KZT) | 1,472 KZT | + 65% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.08 (1,667 KZT) | 737 KZT | + 126% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.93 (305 KZT) | 318 KZT | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.21 (1,052 KZT) | 294 KZT | + 258% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.07 (1,662 KZT) | 492 KZT | + 238% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (2,334 KZT) | 1,663 KZT | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.26 (1,068 KZT) | 442 KZT | + 141% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.66 (544 KZT) | 158 KZT | + 245% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.77 (908 KZT) | 166 KZT | + 448% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (4,364 KZT) | 1,500 KZT | + 191% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.03 (665 KZT) | 337 KZT | + 98% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.34 (767 KZT) | 121 KZT | + 537% | |
| Housing | + 142% | |||
| Housing in Gainesville, Florida (United States) is 142% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,326 (435,063 KZT) | 169,750 KZT | + 156% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $943 (309,305 KZT) | 134,603 KZT | + 130% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $177 (58,057 KZT) | 23,866 KZT | + 143% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $927 (304,051 KZT) | 122,435 KZT | + 148% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $692 (227,071 KZT) | 84,065 KZT | + 170% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $121 (39,628 KZT) | 15,597 KZT | + 154% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $55 (17,968 KZT) | 5,185 KZT | + 247% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $360 (118,210 KZT) | 142,776 KZT | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $97 (31,799 KZT) | 36,675 KZT | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (3,338 KZT) | 2,370 KZT | + 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $19 (6,296 KZT) | 3,483 KZT | + 81% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Gainesville, Florida (United States) is 19% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $43 (14,150 KZT) | 13,333 KZT | + 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $32 (10,429 KZT) | 15,061 KZT | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $74 (24,353 KZT) | 26,149 KZT | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $99 (32,569 KZT) | 29,108 KZT | + 12% | |
| Transportation | + 74% | |||
| Transportation in Gainesville, Florida (United States) is 74% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $19,846 (6,509,719 KZT) | 3,600,000 KZT | + 81% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.59 (194 KZT) | 154 KZT | + 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $31 (10,315 KZT) | 6,000 KZT | + 72% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $13 (4,374 KZT) | 1,692 KZT | + 159% | |
| Personal Care | + 142% | |||
| Personal Care in Gainesville, Florida (United States) is 142% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (2,108 KZT) | 2,289 KZT | - 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $16 (5,221 KZT) | 1,861 KZT | + 180% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $70 (22,816 KZT) | 4,835 KZT | + 372% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (2,167 KZT) | 827 KZT | + 162% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.57 (1,172 KZT) | 661 KZT | + 77% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.52 (1,483 KZT) | 839 KZT | + 77% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.15 (1,361 KZT) | 421 KZT | + 223% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.83 (601 KZT) | 423 KZT | + 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $14 (4,566 KZT) | 3,278 KZT | + 39% | |
| Entertainment | + 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Gainesville, Florida (United States) is 34% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $33 (10,751 KZT) | 8,418 KZT | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (7,114 KZT) | 2,700 KZT | + 163% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $59 (19,228 KZT) | 11,167 KZT | + 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $57 (18,557 KZT) | 15,349 KZT | + 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (2,484 KZT) | 1,845 KZT | + 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.76 (1,233 KZT) | 577 KZT | + 114% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.16 (1,693 KZT) | 300 KZT | + 464% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $428 (140,490 KZT) | 208,595 KZT | - 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.15 (49 KZT) | 14 KZT | + 262% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $39 (12,862 KZT) | 14,905 KZT | - 14% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.13 (1,683 KZT) | 250 KZT | + 573% | |
| TOTAL | + 98% | |||
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These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
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Cost of living in Gainesville, Florida (United States) is 98% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan)
For example, you would need at least 1,071,208 KZT
($3,266)
in Gainesville, Florida
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
541,000 KZT
in Almaty.
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