Cost of living in Pontianak (Indonesia) is 28% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan)
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Food | - 31% | |||
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Food in Pontianak (Indonesia) is 31% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
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Pontianak | Almaty | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 25,582 (735 KZT) | 3,675 KZT | - 80% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 38,471 (1,106 KZT) | 2,759 KZT | - 60% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 32,350 (930 KZT) | 1,260 KZT | - 26% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 15,789 (454 KZT) | 649 KZT | - 30% | |
12 eggs, large | Rp 25,764 (741 KZT) | 873 KZT | - 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 9,986 (287 KZT) | 1,410 KZT | - 80% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 58,536 (1,683 KZT) | 1,771 KZT | - 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 38,222 (1,099 KZT) | 795 KZT | + 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 15,000 (431 KZT) | 292 KZT | + 48% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 35,000 (1,006 KZT) | 400 KZT | + 152% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 3,675 KZT | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 17,000 (489 KZT) | 716 KZT | - 32% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 12,968 (373 KZT) | 191 KZT | + 95% | |
Housing | - 55% | |||
Housing in Pontianak (Indonesia) is 55% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
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Pontianak | Almaty | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Rp 5,956,330 (171,225 KZT) | 524,800 KZT | - 67% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Rp 2,117,710 (60,877 KZT) | 263,378 KZT | - 77% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 448,526 (12,894 KZT) | 29,715 KZT | - 57% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Rp 2,500,000 (71,867 KZT) | 341,368 KZT | - 79% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Rp 1,750,000 (50,307 KZT) | 203,847 KZT | - 75% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 275,000 (7,905 KZT) | 18,115 KZT | - 56% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 383,217 (11,016 KZT) | 4,008 KZT | + 175% | |
40” flat screen tv | Rp 5,139,470 (147,743 KZT) | 148,736 KZT | - 1% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,750,000 (50,307 KZT) | 167,973 KZT | - 70% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 55,453 (1,594 KZT) | 9,303 KZT | - 83% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 4,146 KZT | - | |
Clothes | - 30% | |||
Clothes in Pontianak (Indonesia) is 30% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
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Pontianak | Almaty | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 709,623 (20,399 KZT) | 21,072 KZT | - 3% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 393,848 (11,322 KZT) | 15,479 KZT | - 27% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,005,960 (28,918 KZT) | 43,482 KZT | - 33% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 747,368 (21,484 KZT) | 66,649 KZT | - 68% | |
Transportation | + 30% | |||
Transportation in Pontianak (Indonesia) is 30% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
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Pontianak | Almaty | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 19,214,800 KZT | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 6,800 (195 KZT) | 235 KZT | - 17% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 400,000 (11,499 KZT) | 5,035 KZT | + 128% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 6,834 KZT | - | |
Personal Care | - 71% | |||
Personal Care in Pontianak (Indonesia) is 71% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
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Pontianak | Almaty | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 13,798 (397 KZT) | 3,536 KZT | - 89% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 45,790 (1,316 KZT) | 4,778 KZT | - 72% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 150,000 (4,312 KZT) | 9,289 KZT | - 54% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 23,000 (661 KZT) | 1,411 KZT | - 53% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 16,677 (479 KZT) | 3,237 KZT | - 85% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 37,906 (1,090 KZT) | 1,801 KZT | - 39% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 14,000 (402 KZT) | 724 KZT | - 44% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Rp 17,217 (495 KZT) | 862 KZT | - 43% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 56,888 (1,635 KZT) | 4,638 KZT | - 65% | |
Entertainment | - 30% | |||
Entertainment in Pontianak (Indonesia) is 30% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
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Pontianak | Almaty | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 141,757 (4,075 KZT) | 13,372 KZT | - 70% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Rp 89,916 (2,585 KZT) | 5,378 KZT | - 52% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 16,928 KZT | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 424,737 (12,210 KZT) | 27,810 KZT | - 56% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 2,481 KZT | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 24,168 (695 KZT) | 1,495 KZT | - 54% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 150,000 (4,312 KZT) | 1,321 KZT | + 226% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 376,792 KZT | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 1,116 (32 KZT) | 50 KZT | - 36% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 411,119 (11,818 KZT) | 32,192 KZT | - 63% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 15,963 (459 KZT) | 820 KZT | - 44% | |
TOTAL | - 28% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 316 prices entered by 24 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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