- Cost of Living
- Russia
- Kazakhstan
- Magnitogorsk
- Almaty
- Comparison
Cost of living in Magnitogorsk, Russia compared to Almaty, Kazakhstan
Currency:
| Food | + 0% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Magnitogorsk (Russia) is 0% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 500 (2,676 KZT) | 1,937 KZT | + 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 300 (1,606 KZT) | 1,511 KZT | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 50 (268 KZT) | 737 KZT | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 40 (214 KZT) | 326 KZT | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 55 (294 KZT) | 294 KZT | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 60 (321 KZT) | 492 KZT | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 115 (616 KZT) | 1,663 KZT | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 60 (321 KZT) | 444 KZT | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 15 (80 KZT) | 162 KZT | - 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 30 (161 KZT) | 166 KZT | - 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 400 (2,141 KZT) | 1,500 KZT | + 43% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 120 (642 KZT) | 337 KZT | + 91% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 20 (107 KZT) | 116 KZT | - 7% | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in Magnitogorsk (Russia) is 20% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 30,000 (160,575 KZT) | 169,750 KZT | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 10,000 (53,525 KZT) | 134,603 KZT | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 4,000 (21,410 KZT) | 22,793 KZT | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 20,000 (107,050 KZT) | 122,435 KZT | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 7,000 (37,467 KZT) | 84,065 KZT | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 3,000 (16,057 KZT) | 15,597 KZT | + 3% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 600 (3,211 KZT) | 5,056 KZT | - 36% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | 142,776 KZT | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 4,000 (21,410 KZT) | 36,675 KZT | - 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 2,370 KZT | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 3,483 KZT | - | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Magnitogorsk (Russia) is 23% 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 (10,705 KZT) | 15,061 KZT | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 3,000 (16,057 KZT) | 28,121 KZT | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 4,000 (21,410 KZT) | 29,108 KZT | - 26% | |
| Transportation | + 0% | |||
| Transportation in Magnitogorsk (Russia) is 0% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 825,000 (4,415,800 KZT) | 3,600,000 KZT | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 29 (155 KZT) | 158 KZT | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 950 (5,085 KZT) | 6,000 KZT | - 15% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 1,618 KZT | - | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Magnitogorsk (Russia) is 8% 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) | руб 600 (3,211 KZT) | 2,335 KZT | + 38% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 5,000 KZT | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 827 KZT | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 100 (535 KZT) | 661 KZT | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 839 KZT | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 45 (241 KZT) | 411 KZT | - 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 100 (535 KZT) | 423 KZT | + 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 150 (803 KZT) | 3,278 KZT | - 76% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Magnitogorsk (Russia) is 17% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,000 (5,352 KZT) | 9,042 KZT | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 450 (2,409 KZT) | 2,700 KZT | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 4,000 (21,410 KZT) | 11,167 KZT | + 92% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 5,000 (26,762 KZT) | 15,124 KZT | + 77% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 300 (1,606 KZT) | 1,789 KZT | - 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 50 (268 KZT) | 577 KZT | - 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 125 (669 KZT) | 300 KZT | + 123% | |
| 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 | руб 4,000 (21,410 KZT) | 14,905 KZT | + 44% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 120 (642 KZT) | 250 KZT | + 157% | |
| TOTAL | - 3% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 420 prices entered by 46 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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KZT
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Cost of living in Magnitogorsk (Russia) is about the same as in Almaty (Kazakhstan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
558,000 KZT
in Almaty
you would need to make just about 538,541 KZT
(руб 100,615)
in Magnitogorsk.
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