- Cost of Living
- Russia
- Kazakhstan
- Magnitogorsk
- Almaty
- Comparison
Cost of living in Magnitogorsk, Russia compared to Almaty, Kazakhstan
Currency:
| Food | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Magnitogorsk (Russia) is 15% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 500 (2,937 KZT) | 1,937 KZT | + 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 300 (1,762 KZT) | 1,379 KZT | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 50 (294 KZT) | 759 KZT | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 40 (235 KZT) | 307 KZT | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 55 (322 KZT) | 294 KZT | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 60 (352 KZT) | 456 KZT | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 115 (675 KZT) | 1,495 KZT | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 60 (352 KZT) | 413 KZT | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 15 (88 KZT) | 130 KZT | - 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 30 (176 KZT) | 166 KZT | + 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 400 (2,350 KZT) | 1,500 KZT | + 57% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 120 (705 KZT) | 300 KZT | + 135% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 20 (117 KZT) | 101 KZT | + 16% | |
| Housing | - 12% | |||
| Housing in Magnitogorsk (Russia) is 12% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 30,000 (176,215 KZT) | 169,750 KZT | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 10,000 (58,738 KZT) | 134,603 KZT | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 4,000 (23,495 KZT) | 21,978 KZT | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 20,000 (117,477 KZT) | 122,435 KZT | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 7,000 (41,117 KZT) | 84,065 KZT | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 3,000 (17,621 KZT) | 15,371 KZT | + 15% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 600 (3,524 KZT) | 4,832 KZT | - 27% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | 142,802 KZT | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 4,000 (23,495 KZT) | 34,418 KZT | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 2,250 KZT | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 3,042 KZT | - | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Magnitogorsk (Russia) is 16% 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 (11,748 KZT) | 15,061 KZT | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 3,000 (17,621 KZT) | 22,194 KZT | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 4,000 (23,495 KZT) | 31,231 KZT | - 25% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Magnitogorsk (Russia) is 8% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 450,000 (2,643,224 KZT) | 3,600,000 KZT | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 29 (170 KZT) | 136 KZT | + 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 950 (5,580 KZT) | 6,000 KZT | - 7% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 1,538 KZT | - | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Magnitogorsk (Russia) is 1% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 2,067 KZT | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 600 (3,524 KZT) | 1,727 KZT | + 104% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 4,666 KZT | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 789 KZT | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 100 (587 KZT) | 706 KZT | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 785 KZT | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 45 (264 KZT) | 456 KZT | - 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 100 (587 KZT) | 456 KZT | + 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 150 (881 KZT) | 3,058 KZT | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | + 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Magnitogorsk (Russia) is 29% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,000 (5,874 KZT) | 7,315 KZT | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 450 (2,643 KZT) | 2,700 KZT | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 4,000 (23,495 KZT) | 10,830 KZT | + 117% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 5,000 (29,369 KZT) | 14,824 KZT | + 98% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 300 (1,762 KZT) | 1,781 KZT | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 50 (294 KZT) | 577 KZT | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 125 (734 KZT) | 300 KZT | + 145% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | 209,962 KZT | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 14 KZT | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 4,000 (23,495 KZT) | 14,905 KZT | + 58% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 120 (705 KZT) | 250 KZT | + 182% | |
| TOTAL | + 3% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 461 prices entered by 45 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Magnitogorsk (Russia) is about the same as in Almaty (Kazakhstan)
For example, you would need at least 497,828 KZT
(руб 84,754)
in Magnitogorsk
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
484,000 KZT
in Almaty.
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