Cost of living in Munich (Germany) is 79% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan)
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Food | + 82% | |||
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Food in Munich (Germany) is 82% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
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Munich | Almaty | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (7,330 KZT) | 3,675 KZT | + 99% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (5,254 KZT) | 2,759 KZT | + 90% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (3,142 KZT) | 1,260 KZT | + 149% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.41 (691 KZT) | 649 KZT | + 6% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.35 (2,130 KZT) | 873 KZT | + 144% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.82 (1,381 KZT) | 1,410 KZT | - 2% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (3,357 KZT) | 1,771 KZT | + 90% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.29 (1,124 KZT) | 795 KZT | + 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.89 (926 KZT) | 292 KZT | + 217% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.02 (499 KZT) | 400 KZT | + 25% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (3,783 KZT) | 3,675 KZT | + 3% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.57 (769 KZT) | 716 KZT | + 7% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.65 (807 KZT) | 191 KZT | + 322% | |
Housing | + 137% | |||
Housing in Munich (Germany) is 137% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
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Munich | Almaty | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,215 (1,085,768 KZT) | 524,800 KZT | + 107% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,929 (945,731 KZT) | 263,378 KZT | + 259% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €231 (113,144 KZT) | 29,715 KZT | + 281% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,566 (767,453 KZT) | 341,368 KZT | + 125% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,074 (526,359 KZT) | 203,847 KZT | + 158% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €159 (77,960 KZT) | 18,115 KZT | + 330% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €48 (23,669 KZT) | 4,008 KZT | + 491% | |
40” flat screen tv | €466 (228,302 KZT) | 148,736 KZT | + 53% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €173 (84,829 KZT) | 167,973 KZT | - 49% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.60 (2,743 KZT) | 9,303 KZT | - 71% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €20 (9,996 KZT) | 4,146 KZT | + 141% | |
Clothes | + 25% | |||
Clothes in Munich (Germany) is 25% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €90 (44,252 KZT) | 21,072 KZT | + 110% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (16,828 KZT) | 15,479 KZT | + 9% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €92 (45,145 KZT) | 43,482 KZT | + 4% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €120 (58,935 KZT) | 66,649 KZT | - 12% | |
Transportation | + 97% | |||
Transportation in Munich (Germany) is 97% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,527 (13,003,512 KZT) | 19,214,800 KZT | - 32% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.85 (906 KZT) | 235 KZT | + 285% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €49 (24,020 KZT) | 5,035 KZT | + 377% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 (9,667 KZT) | 6,834 KZT | + 41% | |
Personal Care | - 4% | |||
Personal Care in Munich (Germany) is about the same as in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
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Munich | Almaty | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (3,190 KZT) | 3,536 KZT | - 10% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (4,565 KZT) | 4,778 KZT | - 4% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €69 (34,026 KZT) | 9,289 KZT | + 266% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.57 (1,752 KZT) | 1,411 KZT | + 24% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.00 (981 KZT) | 3,237 KZT | - 70% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.22 (1,576 KZT) | 1,801 KZT | - 12% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.15 (566 KZT) | 724 KZT | - 22% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.24 (608 KZT) | 862 KZT | - 29% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (10,247 KZT) | 4,638 KZT | + 121% | |
Entertainment | + 27% | |||
Entertainment in Munich (Germany) is 27% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
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Munich | Almaty | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €51 (25,055 KZT) | 13,372 KZT | + 87% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €28 (13,823 KZT) | 5,378 KZT | + 157% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €147 (72,252 KZT) | 16,928 KZT | + 327% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €71 (34,979 KZT) | 27,810 KZT | + 26% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (6,225 KZT) | 2,481 KZT | + 151% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.27 (2,096 KZT) | 1,495 KZT | + 40% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.18 (2,051 KZT) | 1,321 KZT | + 55% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €463 (227,124 KZT) | 376,792 KZT | - 40% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (50 KZT) | 50 KZT | - 0% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €46 (22,550 KZT) | 32,192 KZT | - 30% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (4,018 KZT) | 820 KZT | + 390% | |
TOTAL | + 79% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 550 prices entered by 74 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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