- Cost of Living
- Saudi Arabia
- Kazakhstan
- Medina
- Almaty
- Comparison
Cost of living in Medina, Saudi Arabia compared to Almaty, Kazakhstan
Currency:
| Food | + 74% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Medina (Saudi Arabia) is 74% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 10 (909 KZT) | 1,937 KZT | - 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 19 (1,695 KZT) | 1,379 KZT | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 9 (778 KZT) | 759 KZT | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 4.43 (403 KZT) | 307 KZT | + 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 10 (939 KZT) | 294 KZT | + 220% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 5.75 (523 KZT) | 456 KZT | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 8 (755 KZT) | 1,495 KZT | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 8 (707 KZT) | 413 KZT | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 11 (1,005 KZT) | 130 KZT | + 674% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ﷼ 15 (1,364 KZT) | 166 KZT | + 724% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ﷼ 100 (9,093 KZT) | 1,500 KZT | + 506% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 3.39 (309 KZT) | 300 KZT | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 1.83 (167 KZT) | 101 KZT | + 64% | |
| Housing | + 73% | |||
| Housing in Medina (Saudi Arabia) is 73% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 5,500 (500,103 KZT) | 169,750 KZT | + 195% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 2,250 (204,587 KZT) | 134,603 KZT | + 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 221 (20,081 KZT) | 21,978 KZT | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 2,033 (184,886 KZT) | 122,435 KZT | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 1,100 (100,021 KZT) | 84,065 KZT | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 118 (10,760 KZT) | 15,371 KZT | - 30% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 123 (11,214 KZT) | 4,832 KZT | + 132% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 1,467 (133,361 KZT) | 142,802 KZT | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 433 (39,402 KZT) | 34,418 KZT | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 31 (2,849 KZT) | 2,250 KZT | + 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 20 (1,819 KZT) | 3,042 KZT | - 40% | |
| Clothes | + 46% | |||
| Clothes in Medina (Saudi Arabia) is 46% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 233 (21,216 KZT) | 13,333 KZT | + 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 283 (25,763 KZT) | 15,061 KZT | + 71% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 236 (21,475 KZT) | 22,194 KZT | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 180 (16,356 KZT) | 31,231 KZT | - 48% | |
| Transportation | + 426% | |||
| Transportation in Medina (Saudi Arabia) is 426% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 40,500 (3,682,574 KZT) | 3,600,000 KZT | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 0.61 (55 KZT) | 136 KZT | - 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 725 (65,883 KZT) | 6,000 KZT | + 998% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 1,538 KZT | - | |
| Personal Care | + 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Medina (Saudi Arabia) is 36% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 17 (1,546 KZT) | 2,067 KZT | - 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 19 (1,682 KZT) | 1,727 KZT | - 3% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 150 (13,639 KZT) | 4,666 KZT | + 192% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 789 KZT | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 11 (1,023 KZT) | 706 KZT | + 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 15 (1,354 KZT) | 785 KZT | + 73% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 5.00 (455 KZT) | 456 KZT | - 0% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 9 (782 KZT) | 456 KZT | + 72% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 15 (1,364 KZT) | 3,058 KZT | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | + 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Medina (Saudi Arabia) is 26% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 50 (4,546 KZT) | 7,315 KZT | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 100 (9,093 KZT) | 2,700 KZT | + 237% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 10,830 KZT | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 120 (10,911 KZT) | 14,824 KZT | - 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 1,781 KZT | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 8 (697 KZT) | 577 KZT | + 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ﷼ 3.00 (273 KZT) | 300 KZT | - 9% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | 209,962 KZT | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.49 (45 KZT) | 14 KZT | + 229% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 269 (24,500 KZT) | 14,905 KZT | + 64% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 10 (909 KZT) | 250 KZT | + 264% | |
| TOTAL | + 129% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 475 prices entered by 49 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Medina (Saudi Arabia) is 129% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan)
For example, you would need at least 1,171,038 KZT
(﷼ 12,879)
in Medina
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
511,000 KZT
in Almaty.
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