- Cost of Living
- Saudi Arabia
- Kazakhstan
- Medina
- Almaty
- Comparison
Cost of living in Medina, Saudi Arabia compared to Almaty, Kazakhstan
Currency:
| Food | + 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Medina (Saudi Arabia) is 19% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 10 (870 KZT) | 1,937 KZT | - 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 19 (1,638 KZT) | 1,472 KZT | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 9 (798 KZT) | 737 KZT | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 4.16 (362 KZT) | 318 KZT | + 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 10 (899 KZT) | 294 KZT | + 206% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 5.75 (501 KZT) | 492 KZT | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 8 (722 KZT) | 1,663 KZT | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 8 (676 KZT) | 442 KZT | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 11 (962 KZT) | 158 KZT | + 509% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 166 KZT | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 1,500 KZT | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 4.00 (348 KZT) | 337 KZT | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 2.19 (190 KZT) | 121 KZT | + 58% | |
| Housing | + 59% | |||
| Housing in Medina (Saudi Arabia) is 59% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 5,500 (478,747 KZT) | 169,750 KZT | + 182% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 2,250 (195,851 KZT) | 134,603 KZT | + 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 221 (19,223 KZT) | 23,866 KZT | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 2,033 (176,991 KZT) | 122,435 KZT | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 1,100 (95,749 KZT) | 84,065 KZT | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 118 (10,301 KZT) | 15,597 KZT | - 34% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 123 (10,735 KZT) | 5,185 KZT | + 107% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 1,467 (127,666 KZT) | 142,776 KZT | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 433 (37,719 KZT) | 36,675 KZT | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 31 (2,698 KZT) | 2,370 KZT | + 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 15 (1,278 KZT) | 3,483 KZT | - 63% | |
| Clothes | + 41% | |||
| Clothes in Medina (Saudi Arabia) is 41% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 233 (20,310 KZT) | 13,333 KZT | + 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 283 (24,662 KZT) | 15,061 KZT | + 64% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 236 (20,558 KZT) | 26,149 KZT | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 180 (15,658 KZT) | 29,108 KZT | - 46% | |
| Transportation | + 424% | |||
| Transportation in Medina (Saudi Arabia) is 424% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 40,500 (3,525,322 KZT) | 3,600,000 KZT | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 0.59 (51 KZT) | 154 KZT | - 67% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 725 (63,070 KZT) | 6,000 KZT | + 951% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 31 (2,697 KZT) | 1,692 KZT | + 59% | |
| Personal Care | + 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Medina (Saudi Arabia) is 33% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 17 (1,480 KZT) | 2,289 KZT | - 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 19 (1,610 KZT) | 1,861 KZT | - 13% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 150 (13,057 KZT) | 4,835 KZT | + 170% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 827 KZT | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 11 (979 KZT) | 661 KZT | + 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 15 (1,297 KZT) | 839 KZT | + 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 5.00 (435 KZT) | 421 KZT | + 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 9 (749 KZT) | 423 KZT | + 77% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 15 (1,306 KZT) | 3,278 KZT | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Medina (Saudi Arabia) is 13% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 50 (4,352 KZT) | 8,418 KZT | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 100 (8,704 KZT) | 2,700 KZT | + 222% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 11,167 KZT | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 120 (10,445 KZT) | 15,349 KZT | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 1,845 KZT | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 8 (668 KZT) | 577 KZT | + 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 300 KZT | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 208,595 KZT | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.49 (43 KZT) | 14 KZT | + 215% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 269 (23,453 KZT) | 14,905 KZT | + 57% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 10 (870 KZT) | 250 KZT | + 248% | |
| TOTAL | + 105% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 422 prices entered by 48 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
87.045
KZT
/
SAR
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Cost of living in Medina (Saudi Arabia) is 105% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan)
For example, you would need at least 1,079,767 KZT
(﷼ 12,405)
in Medina
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
528,000 KZT
in Almaty.
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