- Cost of Living
- Ukraine
- Kazakhstan
- Kharkiv
- Almaty
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kharkiv, Ukraine compared to Almaty, Kazakhstan
Currency:
| Food | - 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kharkiv (Ukraine) is 33% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 68₴ (883 KZT) | 1,937 KZT | - 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 63₴ (818 KZT) | 1,379 KZT | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 32₴ (420 KZT) | 759 KZT | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14₴ (186 KZT) | 307 KZT | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 29₴ (381 KZT) | 294 KZT | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 23₴ (298 KZT) | 456 KZT | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 80₴ (1,041 KZT) | 1,495 KZT | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15₴ (196 KZT) | 413 KZT | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7₴ (93 KZT) | 130 KZT | - 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 12₴ (154 KZT) | 166 KZT | - 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 124₴ (1,616 KZT) | 1,500 KZT | + 8% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 20₴ (267 KZT) | 300 KZT | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 8₴ (109 KZT) | 101 KZT | + 7% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in Kharkiv (Ukraine) is 36% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 8,960₴ (116,605 KZT) | 169,750 KZT | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 7,145₴ (92,983 KZT) | 134,603 KZT | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,241₴ (16,148 KZT) | 21,978 KZT | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 7,267₴ (94,572 KZT) | 122,435 KZT | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 4,761₴ (61,958 KZT) | 84,065 KZT | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 897₴ (11,668 KZT) | 15,371 KZT | - 24% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 138₴ (1,794 KZT) | 4,832 KZT | - 63% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 8,781₴ (114,280 KZT) | 131,759 KZT | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,840₴ (23,944 KZT) | 34,418 KZT | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 122₴ (1,585 KZT) | 2,250 KZT | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 75₴ (978 KZT) | 3,042 KZT | - 68% | |
| Clothes | - 52% | |||
| Clothes in Kharkiv (Ukraine) is 52% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,590₴ (20,688 KZT) | 13,333 KZT | + 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 32₴ (414 KZT) | 15,061 KZT | - 97% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,064₴ (26,866 KZT) | 22,194 KZT | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,274₴ (29,594 KZT) | 31,231 KZT | - 5% | |
| Transportation | - 60% | |||
| Transportation in Kharkiv (Ukraine) is 60% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 29,994₴ (390,364 KZT) | 3,600,000 KZT | - 89% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.21₴ (16 KZT) | 136 KZT | - 88% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 306₴ (3,977 KZT) | 6,000 KZT | - 34% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 57₴ (747 KZT) | 1,538 KZT | - 51% | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Kharkiv (Ukraine) is 32% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 76₴ (994 KZT) | 2,067 KZT | - 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 125₴ (1,622 KZT) | 1,727 KZT | - 6% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 187₴ (2,434 KZT) | 4,666 KZT | - 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 46₴ (594 KZT) | 789 KZT | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 51₴ (668 KZT) | 706 KZT | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 42₴ (547 KZT) | 785 KZT | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 24₴ (310 KZT) | 456 KZT | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 29₴ (383 KZT) | 456 KZT | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 81₴ (1,049 KZT) | 3,058 KZT | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Kharkiv (Ukraine) is 46% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 246₴ (3,207 KZT) | 7,315 KZT | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 138₴ (1,790 KZT) | 2,700 KZT | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 293₴ (3,819 KZT) | 10,830 KZT | - 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 458₴ (5,961 KZT) | 14,824 KZT | - 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 54₴ (697 KZT) | 1,781 KZT | - 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 26₴ (335 KZT) | 577 KZT | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 27₴ (349 KZT) | 300 KZT | + 16% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 2,509₴ (32,650 KZT) | 70,333 KZT | - 54% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.87₴ (11 KZT) | 14 KZT | - 16% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 777₴ (10,117 KZT) | 14,905 KZT | - 32% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 23₴ (295 KZT) | 250 KZT | + 18% | |
| TOTAL | - 43% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 909 prices entered by 72 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 17, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kharkiv (Ukraine) is 43% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
544,000 KZT
in Almaty
you would need to make just about 311,999 KZT
(23,973₴)
in Kharkiv.
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