- Cost of Living
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Cost of living in Iquitos, Peru compared to Almaty, Kazakhstan
Currency:
Food | + 6% | |||
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Food in Iquitos (Peru) is 6% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 9 (887 KZT) | 1,937 KZT | - 54% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | S/. 10 (1,012 KZT) | 1,472 KZT | - 31% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 7 (657 KZT) | 737 KZT | - 11% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 4.40 (444 KZT) | 318 KZT | + 40% | |
12 eggs, large | S/. 7 (682 KZT) | 294 KZT | + 132% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 2.00 (202 KZT) | 492 KZT | - 59% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 12 (1,213 KZT) | 1,663 KZT | - 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 7 (707 KZT) | 442 KZT | + 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 3.00 (303 KZT) | 158 KZT | + 92% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 3.88 (392 KZT) | 166 KZT | + 136% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 18 (1,768 KZT) | 1,500 KZT | + 18% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | S/. 4.86 (491 KZT) | 337 KZT | + 46% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 2.67 (269 KZT) | 121 KZT | + 124% | |
Housing | + 5% | |||
Housing in Iquitos (Peru) is 5% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | S/. 1,300 (131,355 KZT) | 169,750 KZT | - 23% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | S/. 700 (70,730 KZT) | 134,603 KZT | - 47% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 260 (26,271 KZT) | 23,866 KZT | + 10% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | 122,435 KZT | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | 84,065 KZT | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | 15,597 KZT | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | S/. 121 (12,231 KZT) | 5,185 KZT | + 136% | |
40” flat screen TV | S/. 1,700 (171,772 KZT) | 142,776 KZT | + 20% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 36,675 KZT | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 2,370 KZT | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 3,483 KZT | - | |
Clothes | - 2% | |||
Clothes in Iquitos (Peru) is 2% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | 13,333 KZT | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | 15,061 KZT | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 350 (35,365 KZT) | 26,149 KZT | + 35% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 120 (12,125 KZT) | 29,108 KZT | - 58% | |
Transportation | + 18% | |||
Transportation in Iquitos (Peru) is 18% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 45,000 (4,546,897 KZT) | 3,600,000 KZT | + 26% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 3.00 (303 KZT) | 154 KZT | + 97% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | 6,000 KZT | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 1,692 KZT | - | |
Personal Care | - 1% | |||
Personal Care in Iquitos (Peru) is 1% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 2,289 KZT | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 1,861 KZT | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 50 (5,052 KZT) | 4,835 KZT | + 4% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 827 KZT | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 661 KZT | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 839 KZT | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 3.47 (351 KZT) | 421 KZT | - 17% | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | 423 KZT | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 3,278 KZT | - | |
Entertainment | - 13% | |||
Entertainment in Iquitos (Peru) is 13% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 40 (4,042 KZT) | 8,418 KZT | - 52% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | 2,700 KZT | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 11,167 KZT | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 15,349 KZT | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 1,845 KZT | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 7 (707 KZT) | 577 KZT | + 23% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 300 KZT | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 208,595 KZT | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 14 KZT | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 100 (10,104 KZT) | 14,905 KZT | - 32% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | 250 KZT | - | |
TOTAL | + 3% |

These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
101.042
KZT
/
PEN
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Cost of living in Iquitos (Peru) is about the same as in Almaty (Kazakhstan)
For example, you would need at least 541,534 KZT
(S/. 5,359)
in Iquitos
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
526,000 KZT
in Almaty.
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