- Cost of Living
- Russia
- Kazakhstan
- Magnitogorsk
- Almaty
- Comparison
Cost of living in Magnitogorsk, Russia compared to Almaty, Kazakhstan
Currency:
| Food | + 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Magnitogorsk (Russia) is 10% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 500 (2,744 KZT) | 1,937 KZT | + 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 300 (1,646 KZT) | 1,345 KZT | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 50 (274 KZT) | 677 KZT | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 40 (220 KZT) | 270 KZT | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 55 (301 KZT) | 294 KZT | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 60 (329 KZT) | 526 KZT | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 115 (631 KZT) | 1,334 KZT | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 60 (329 KZT) | 392 KZT | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 15 (82 KZT) | 120 KZT | - 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 30 (165 KZT) | 166 KZT | - 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 400 (2,195 KZT) | 1,500 KZT | + 46% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 120 (659 KZT) | 296 KZT | + 123% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 20 (110 KZT) | 88 KZT | + 24% | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in Magnitogorsk (Russia) is 17% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 30,000 (164,630 KZT) | 169,750 KZT | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 10,000 (54,877 KZT) | 134,603 KZT | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 4,000 (21,951 KZT) | 19,381 KZT | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 20,000 (109,753 KZT) | 122,435 KZT | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 7,000 (38,414 KZT) | 84,065 KZT | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 3,000 (16,463 KZT) | 16,210 KZT | + 2% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 600 (3,293 KZT) | 5,124 KZT | - 36% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | 123,925 KZT | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 4,000 (21,951 KZT) | 28,151 KZT | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 1,647 KZT | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 2,620 KZT | - | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Magnitogorsk (Russia) is 21% 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) | руб 2,000 (10,975 KZT) | 15,061 KZT | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 3,000 (16,463 KZT) | 26,009 KZT | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 4,000 (21,951 KZT) | 29,264 KZT | - 25% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Magnitogorsk (Russia) is 12% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 450,000 (2,469,446 KZT) | 3,600,000 KZT | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 29 (159 KZT) | 130 KZT | + 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 950 (5,213 KZT) | 6,000 KZT | - 13% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 1,541 KZT | - | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Magnitogorsk (Russia) is 5% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 2,085 KZT | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 600 (3,293 KZT) | 1,512 KZT | + 118% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 4,311 KZT | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 682 KZT | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 100 (549 KZT) | 659 KZT | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 715 KZT | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 45 (247 KZT) | 415 KZT | - 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 100 (549 KZT) | 422 KZT | + 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 150 (823 KZT) | 3,074 KZT | - 73% | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Magnitogorsk (Russia) is 27% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,000 (5,488 KZT) | 6,233 KZT | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 450 (2,469 KZT) | 2,700 KZT | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 4,000 (21,951 KZT) | 8,878 KZT | + 147% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 5,000 (27,438 KZT) | 13,623 KZT | + 101% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 300 (1,646 KZT) | 1,681 KZT | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 50 (274 KZT) | 577 KZT | - 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 150 (823 KZT) | 300 KZT | + 174% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | руб 9,590 (52,627 KZT) | 59,114 KZT | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 14 KZT | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 4,000 (21,951 KZT) | 14,905 KZT | + 47% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | 250 KZT | - | |
| TOTAL | - 2% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 472 prices entered by 39 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 22, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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482,000 KZT
in Almaty
you would need to make just about 472,850 KZT
(руб 86,166)
in Magnitogorsk.
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