- Cost of Living
- Ukraine
- Kazakhstan
- Poltava
- Almaty
- Comparison
Cost of living in Poltava, Ukraine compared to Almaty, Kazakhstan
Currency:
| Food | - 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Poltava (Ukraine) is 25% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 81₴ (1,001 KZT) | 1,937 KZT | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 67₴ (830 KZT) | 1,472 KZT | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 33₴ (406 KZT) | 737 KZT | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16₴ (196 KZT) | 318 KZT | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 23₴ (288 KZT) | 294 KZT | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 43₴ (528 KZT) | 492 KZT | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 80₴ (994 KZT) | 1,663 KZT | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 23₴ (284 KZT) | 442 KZT | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7₴ (81 KZT) | 158 KZT | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13₴ (166 KZT) | 166 KZT | + 0% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 128₴ (1,591 KZT) | 1,500 KZT | + 6% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 20₴ (248 KZT) | 337 KZT | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15₴ (186 KZT) | 121 KZT | + 55% | |
| Housing | - 41% | |||
| Housing in Poltava (Ukraine) is 41% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 5,112₴ (63,499 KZT) | 169,750 KZT | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 3,500₴ (43,476 KZT) | 134,603 KZT | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 562₴ (6,981 KZT) | 23,866 KZT | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 12,162₴ (151,068 KZT) | 122,435 KZT | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 3,000₴ (37,265 KZT) | 84,065 KZT | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 497₴ (6,173 KZT) | 15,597 KZT | - 60% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 126₴ (1,562 KZT) | 5,185 KZT | - 70% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | 142,776 KZT | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 800₴ (9,937 KZT) | 36,675 KZT | - 73% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 2,370 KZT | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 3,483 KZT | - | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Poltava (Ukraine) 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) | 600₴ (7,453 KZT) | 15,061 KZT | - 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,998₴ (74,506 KZT) | 26,149 KZT | + 185% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 500₴ (6,211 KZT) | 29,108 KZT | - 79% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Poltava (Ukraine) is 11% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 3,600,000 KZT | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18₴ (224 KZT) | 154 KZT | + 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 250₴ (3,105 KZT) | 6,000 KZT | - 48% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 1,692 KZT | - | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Poltava (Ukraine) is 7% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 2,289 KZT | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 1,861 KZT | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 4,835 KZT | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 827 KZT | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 661 KZT | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 839 KZT | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 15₴ (186 KZT) | 421 KZT | - 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10₴ (124 KZT) | 423 KZT | - 71% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 3,278 KZT | - | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Poltava (Ukraine) is 35% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | 8,418 KZT | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 100₴ (1,242 KZT) | 2,700 KZT | - 54% | |
| 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 | 500₴ (6,211 KZT) | 15,349 KZT | - 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 50₴ (621 KZT) | 1,845 KZT | - 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15₴ (186 KZT) | 577 KZT | - 68% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 20₴ (248 KZT) | 300 KZT | - 17% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 208,595 KZT | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.50₴ (6 KZT) | 14 KZT | - 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 300₴ (3,727 KZT) | 14,905 KZT | - 75% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 25₴ (310 KZT) | 250 KZT | + 24% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 430 prices entered by 45 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
12.422
KZT
/
UAH
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Cost of living in Poltava (Ukraine) is 25% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
559,000 KZT
in Almaty
you would need to make just about 420,155 KZT
(33,824₴)
in Poltava.
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