- Cost of Living
- Saudi Arabia
- Kazakhstan
- Medina
- Almaty
- Comparison
Cost of living in Medina, Saudi Arabia compared to Almaty, Kazakhstan
Currency:
| Food | + 68% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Medina (Saudi Arabia) is 68% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 10 (867 KZT) | 1,937 KZT | - 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 19 (1,616 KZT) | 1,345 KZT | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 9 (742 KZT) | 677 KZT | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 4.43 (384 KZT) | 270 KZT | + 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 10 (895 KZT) | 294 KZT | + 205% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 5.75 (499 KZT) | 526 KZT | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 8 (719 KZT) | 1,334 KZT | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 8 (673 KZT) | 392 KZT | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 11 (958 KZT) | 120 KZT | + 696% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ﷼ 15 (1,300 KZT) | 166 KZT | + 685% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ﷼ 100 (8,667 KZT) | 1,500 KZT | + 478% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 3.39 (294 KZT) | 296 KZT | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 1.83 (159 KZT) | 88 KZT | + 80% | |
| Housing | + 71% | |||
| Housing in Medina (Saudi Arabia) is 71% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 5,500 (476,659 KZT) | 169,750 KZT | + 181% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 2,250 (194,997 KZT) | 134,603 KZT | + 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 221 (19,139 KZT) | 19,381 KZT | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 2,033 (176,219 KZT) | 122,435 KZT | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 1,100 (95,332 KZT) | 84,065 KZT | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 118 (10,256 KZT) | 16,210 KZT | - 37% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 123 (10,688 KZT) | 5,124 KZT | + 109% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 1,467 (127,109 KZT) | 123,925 KZT | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 433 (37,555 KZT) | 28,151 KZT | + 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 31 (2,716 KZT) | 1,647 KZT | + 65% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 20 (1,733 KZT) | 2,620 KZT | - 34% | |
| Clothes | + 38% | |||
| Clothes in Medina (Saudi Arabia) is 38% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 233 (20,222 KZT) | 13,333 KZT | + 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 283 (24,555 KZT) | 15,061 KZT | + 63% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 236 (20,469 KZT) | 26,009 KZT | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 180 (15,589 KZT) | 29,264 KZT | - 47% | |
| Transportation | + 412% | |||
| Transportation in Medina (Saudi Arabia) is 412% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 40,500 (3,509,942 KZT) | 3,600,000 KZT | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 0.61 (52 KZT) | 130 KZT | - 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 725 (62,794 KZT) | 6,000 KZT | + 947% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 1,541 KZT | - | |
| Personal Care | + 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Medina (Saudi Arabia) is 38% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 17 (1,473 KZT) | 2,085 KZT | - 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 19 (1,603 KZT) | 1,512 KZT | + 6% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 150 (13,000 KZT) | 4,311 KZT | + 202% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 682 KZT | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 11 (975 KZT) | 659 KZT | + 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 15 (1,291 KZT) | 715 KZT | + 80% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 5.00 (433 KZT) | 415 KZT | + 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 9 (746 KZT) | 422 KZT | + 77% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 15 (1,300 KZT) | 3,074 KZT | - 58% | |
| Entertainment | + 73% | |||
| Entertainment in Medina (Saudi Arabia) is 73% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 50 (4,333 KZT) | 6,233 KZT | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 100 (8,667 KZT) | 2,700 KZT | + 221% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 8,878 KZT | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 120 (10,400 KZT) | 13,623 KZT | - 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 1,681 KZT | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 8 (665 KZT) | 577 KZT | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ﷼ 3.00 (260 KZT) | 300 KZT | - 13% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | ﷼ 2,600 (225,330 KZT) | 59,114 KZT | + 281% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.49 (42 KZT) | 14 KZT | + 214% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 269 (23,351 KZT) | 14,905 KZT | + 57% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 10 (867 KZT) | 250 KZT | + 247% | |
| TOTAL | + 136% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 488 prices entered by 44 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 25, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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KZT
/
SAR
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Cost of living in Medina (Saudi Arabia) is 136% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan)
For example, you would need at least 1,160,743 KZT
(﷼ 13,393)
in Medina
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
492,000 KZT
in Almaty.
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