- Cost of Living
- Ukraine
- Kazakhstan
- Kharkiv
- Almaty
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kharkiv, Ukraine compared to Almaty, Kazakhstan
Currency:
| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kharkiv (Ukraine) is 18% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 99₴ (1,229 KZT) | 1,937 KZT | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 74₴ (918 KZT) | 1,472 KZT | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 52₴ (645 KZT) | 737 KZT | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 21₴ (258 KZT) | 318 KZT | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 33₴ (416 KZT) | 294 KZT | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 36₴ (442 KZT) | 492 KZT | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 91₴ (1,125 KZT) | 1,663 KZT | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 20₴ (249 KZT) | 442 KZT | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9₴ (107 KZT) | 158 KZT | - 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 15₴ (190 KZT) | 166 KZT | + 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 123₴ (1,534 KZT) | 1,500 KZT | + 2% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 21₴ (256 KZT) | 337 KZT | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12₴ (148 KZT) | 121 KZT | + 22% | |
| Housing | - 26% | |||
| Housing in Kharkiv (Ukraine) is 26% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 12,461₴ (154,790 KZT) | 169,750 KZT | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 7,341₴ (91,182 KZT) | 134,603 KZT | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,559₴ (19,362 KZT) | 23,866 KZT | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 8,109₴ (100,723 KZT) | 122,435 KZT | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 4,927₴ (61,201 KZT) | 84,065 KZT | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 955₴ (11,869 KZT) | 15,597 KZT | - 24% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 161₴ (1,996 KZT) | 5,185 KZT | - 62% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 10,994₴ (136,564 KZT) | 142,776 KZT | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,247₴ (27,913 KZT) | 36,675 KZT | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 141₴ (1,757 KZT) | 2,370 KZT | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 161₴ (2,001 KZT) | 3,483 KZT | - 43% | |
| Clothes | - 56% | |||
| Clothes in Kharkiv (Ukraine) is 56% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,635₴ (20,314 KZT) | 13,333 KZT | + 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 32₴ (395 KZT) | 15,061 KZT | - 97% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,303₴ (28,610 KZT) | 26,149 KZT | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,380₴ (29,562 KZT) | 29,108 KZT | + 2% | |
| Transportation | - 56% | |||
| Transportation in Kharkiv (Ukraine) is 56% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 29,994₴ (372,580 KZT) | 3,600,000 KZT | - 90% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.21₴ (15 KZT) | 154 KZT | - 90% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 328₴ (4,076 KZT) | 6,000 KZT | - 32% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 161₴ (2,004 KZT) | 1,692 KZT | + 18% | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Kharkiv (Ukraine) is 31% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 75₴ (935 KZT) | 2,289 KZT | - 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 133₴ (1,647 KZT) | 1,861 KZT | - 12% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 195₴ (2,418 KZT) | 4,835 KZT | - 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 50₴ (622 KZT) | 827 KZT | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 56₴ (695 KZT) | 661 KZT | + 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 53₴ (653 KZT) | 839 KZT | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 24₴ (295 KZT) | 421 KZT | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 37₴ (459 KZT) | 423 KZT | + 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 119₴ (1,476 KZT) | 3,278 KZT | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | + 109% | |||
| Entertainment in Kharkiv (Ukraine) is 109% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 302₴ (3,757 KZT) | 8,418 KZT | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 139₴ (1,724 KZT) | 2,700 KZT | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,200₴ (14,906 KZT) | 11,167 KZT | + 33% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 541₴ (6,718 KZT) | 15,349 KZT | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 74₴ (919 KZT) | 1,845 KZT | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 31₴ (388 KZT) | 577 KZT | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 32₴ (400 KZT) | 300 KZT | + 33% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 16,414₴ (203,894 KZT) | 208,595 KZT | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 51₴ (638 KZT) | 14 KZT | + 4615% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 659₴ (8,181 KZT) | 14,905 KZT | - 45% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 26₴ (326 KZT) | 250 KZT | + 30% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 27, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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