- Cost of Living
- Russia
- Kazakhstan
- Magnitogorsk
- Almaty
- Comparison
Cost of living in Magnitogorsk, Russia compared to Almaty, Kazakhstan
Currency:
| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Magnitogorsk (Russia) is 2% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 500 (2,633 KZT) | 1,937 KZT | + 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 300 (1,580 KZT) | 1,472 KZT | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 50 (263 KZT) | 737 KZT | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 40 (211 KZT) | 318 KZT | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 55 (289 KZT) | 294 KZT | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 60 (316 KZT) | 492 KZT | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 115 (606 KZT) | 1,663 KZT | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 60 (316 KZT) | 442 KZT | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 15 (79 KZT) | 158 KZT | - 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 30 (158 KZT) | 166 KZT | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 400 (2,106 KZT) | 1,500 KZT | + 40% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 120 (632 KZT) | 337 KZT | + 88% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 20 (105 KZT) | 121 KZT | - 13% | |
| Housing | - 21% | |||
| Housing in Magnitogorsk (Russia) is 21% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 30,000 (157,966 KZT) | 169,750 KZT | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 10,000 (52,655 KZT) | 134,603 KZT | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 4,000 (21,062 KZT) | 23,866 KZT | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 20,000 (105,311 KZT) | 122,435 KZT | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 7,000 (36,859 KZT) | 84,065 KZT | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 3,000 (15,797 KZT) | 15,597 KZT | + 1% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 600 (3,159 KZT) | 5,185 KZT | - 39% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | 142,776 KZT | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 4,000 (21,062 KZT) | 36,675 KZT | - 43% | |
| 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 (10,531 KZT) | 15,061 KZT | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 3,000 (15,797 KZT) | 26,149 KZT | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 4,000 (21,062 KZT) | 29,108 KZT | - 28% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Magnitogorsk (Russia) is 1% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 825,000 (4,344,076 KZT) | 3,600,000 KZT | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 29 (153 KZT) | 154 KZT | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 950 (5,002 KZT) | 6,000 KZT | - 17% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 1,692 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 (3,159 KZT) | 1,861 KZT | + 70% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 4,835 KZT | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 827 KZT | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 100 (527 KZT) | 661 KZT | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 839 KZT | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 45 (237 KZT) | 421 KZT | - 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 100 (527 KZT) | 423 KZT | + 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 150 (790 KZT) | 3,278 KZT | - 76% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Magnitogorsk (Russia) is 16% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,000 (5,266 KZT) | 8,418 KZT | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 450 (2,369 KZT) | 2,700 KZT | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 4,000 (21,062 KZT) | 11,167 KZT | + 89% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 5,000 (26,328 KZT) | 15,349 KZT | + 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 300 (1,580 KZT) | 1,845 KZT | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 50 (263 KZT) | 577 KZT | - 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 125 (658 KZT) | 300 KZT | + 119% | |
| 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 (21,062 KZT) | 14,905 KZT | + 41% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 120 (632 KZT) | 250 KZT | + 153% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 400 prices entered by 44 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Magnitogorsk (Russia) is 5% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
472,000 KZT
in Almaty
you would need to make just about 449,080 KZT
(руб 85,286)
in Magnitogorsk.
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