- Cost of Living
- Ukraine
- Kazakhstan
- Kharkiv
- Almaty
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kharkiv, Ukraine compared to Almaty, Kazakhstan
Currency:
| Food | - 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kharkiv (Ukraine) is 16% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 99₴ (1,282 KZT) | 1,937 KZT | - 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 75₴ (978 KZT) | 1,511 KZT | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 52₴ (671 KZT) | 737 KZT | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 21₴ (270 KZT) | 326 KZT | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 34₴ (443 KZT) | 294 KZT | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 32₴ (420 KZT) | 492 KZT | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 93₴ (1,203 KZT) | 1,663 KZT | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 21₴ (268 KZT) | 444 KZT | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9₴ (111 KZT) | 162 KZT | - 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 15₴ (200 KZT) | 166 KZT | + 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 133₴ (1,720 KZT) | 1,500 KZT | + 15% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 21₴ (268 KZT) | 337 KZT | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 11₴ (144 KZT) | 116 KZT | + 25% | |
| Housing | - 24% | |||
| Housing in Kharkiv (Ukraine) is 24% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 12,180₴ (157,879 KZT) | 169,750 KZT | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 7,341₴ (95,147 KZT) | 134,603 KZT | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,559₴ (20,203 KZT) | 22,793 KZT | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 7,829₴ (101,476 KZT) | 122,435 KZT | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 4,926₴ (63,848 KZT) | 84,065 KZT | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 955₴ (12,385 KZT) | 15,597 KZT | - 21% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 160₴ (2,075 KZT) | 5,056 KZT | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 10,994₴ (142,501 KZT) | 142,776 KZT | - 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,247₴ (29,126 KZT) | 36,675 KZT | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 141₴ (1,834 KZT) | 2,370 KZT | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 161₴ (2,087 KZT) | 3,483 KZT | - 40% | |
| Clothes | - 55% | |||
| Clothes in Kharkiv (Ukraine) is 55% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,635₴ (21,198 KZT) | 13,333 KZT | + 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 32₴ (412 KZT) | 15,061 KZT | - 97% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,303₴ (29,854 KZT) | 28,121 KZT | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,380₴ (30,847 KZT) | 29,108 KZT | + 6% | |
| Transportation | - 57% | |||
| Transportation in Kharkiv (Ukraine) is 57% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 29,994₴ (388,779 KZT) | 3,600,000 KZT | - 89% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.21₴ (16 KZT) | 158 KZT | - 90% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 328₴ (4,254 KZT) | 6,000 KZT | - 29% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 95₴ (1,231 KZT) | 1,618 KZT | - 24% | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Kharkiv (Ukraine) is 29% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 75₴ (975 KZT) | 2,289 KZT | - 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 133₴ (1,718 KZT) | 2,335 KZT | - 26% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 195₴ (2,523 KZT) | 5,000 KZT | - 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 50₴ (649 KZT) | 827 KZT | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 56₴ (725 KZT) | 661 KZT | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 53₴ (682 KZT) | 839 KZT | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 24₴ (308 KZT) | 411 KZT | - 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 37₴ (479 KZT) | 423 KZT | + 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 119₴ (1,541 KZT) | 3,278 KZT | - 53% | |
| Entertainment | + 172% | |||
| Entertainment in Kharkiv (Ukraine) is 172% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 302₴ (3,921 KZT) | 9,042 KZT | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 139₴ (1,799 KZT) | 2,700 KZT | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,200₴ (15,554 KZT) | 11,167 KZT | + 39% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 541₴ (7,010 KZT) | 15,124 KZT | - 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 74₴ (959 KZT) | 1,789 KZT | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 31₴ (405 KZT) | 577 KZT | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 32₴ (418 KZT) | 300 KZT | + 39% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 16,414₴ (212,759 KZT) | 208,595 KZT | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 52₴ (670 KZT) | 14 KZT | + 4845% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 659₴ (8,537 KZT) | 14,905 KZT | - 43% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 26₴ (340 KZT) | 250 KZT | + 36% | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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