Cost of living in Quetta (Pakistan) is 63% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan)
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Food | - 52% | |||
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Food in Quetta (Pakistan) is 52% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
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Quetta | Almaty | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨455 (733 KZT) | 3,675 KZT | - 80% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨305 (491 KZT) | 2,759 KZT | - 82% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨238 (383 KZT) | 1,260 KZT | - 70% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨122 (197 KZT) | 649 KZT | - 70% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨135 (217 KZT) | 873 KZT | - 75% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨115 (185 KZT) | 1,410 KZT | - 87% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨572 (923 KZT) | 1,771 KZT | - 48% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨128 (206 KZT) | 795 KZT | - 74% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨51 (81 KZT) | 292 KZT | - 72% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨392 (632 KZT) | 400 KZT | + 58% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨7,261 (11,711 KZT) | 3,675 KZT | + 219% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨118 (190 KZT) | 716 KZT | - 73% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨64 (104 KZT) | 191 KZT | - 46% | |
Housing | - 68% | |||
Housing in Quetta (Pakistan) is 68% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
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Quetta | Almaty | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨60,632 (97,791 KZT) | 524,800 KZT | - 81% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨21,453 (34,600 KZT) | 263,378 KZT | - 87% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,693 (7,568 KZT) | 29,715 KZT | - 75% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨18,000 (29,032 KZT) | 341,368 KZT | - 91% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | 203,847 KZT | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,000 (4,839 KZT) | 18,115 KZT | - 73% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨2,414 (3,893 KZT) | 4,008 KZT | - 3% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨20,742 (33,454 KZT) | 148,736 KZT | - 78% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,592 (7,406 KZT) | 167,973 KZT | - 96% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨333 (538 KZT) | 9,303 KZT | - 94% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨806 (1,299 KZT) | 4,146 KZT | - 69% | |
Clothes | - 69% | |||
Clothes in Quetta (Pakistan) is 69% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨3,996 (6,445 KZT) | 21,072 KZT | - 69% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨4,161 (6,711 KZT) | 15,479 KZT | - 57% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨5,372 (8,664 KZT) | 43,482 KZT | - 80% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨4,489 (7,240 KZT) | 66,649 KZT | - 89% | |
Transportation | - 68% | |||
Transportation in Quetta (Pakistan) is 68% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
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Quetta | Almaty | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,542,190 (2,487,351 KZT) | 19,214,800 KZT | - 87% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨50 (81 KZT) | 235 KZT | - 66% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨2,454 (3,958 KZT) | 5,035 KZT | - 21% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨1,316 (2,122 KZT) | 6,834 KZT | - 69% | |
Personal Care | - 77% | |||
Personal Care in Quetta (Pakistan) is 77% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
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Quetta | Almaty | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨304 (490 KZT) | 3,536 KZT | - 86% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨762 (1,229 KZT) | 4,778 KZT | - 74% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨5,000 (8,064 KZT) | 9,289 KZT | - 13% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨415 (669 KZT) | 1,411 KZT | - 53% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨159 (256 KZT) | 3,237 KZT | - 92% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨280 (451 KZT) | 1,801 KZT | - 75% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨93 (151 KZT) | 724 KZT | - 79% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨135 (218 KZT) | 862 KZT | - 75% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨810 (1,306 KZT) | 4,638 KZT | - 72% | |
Entertainment | - 52% | |||
Entertainment in Quetta (Pakistan) is 52% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
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Quetta | Almaty | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨4,802 (7,745 KZT) | 13,372 KZT | - 42% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨759 (1,225 KZT) | 5,378 KZT | - 77% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨4,600 (7,419 KZT) | 16,928 KZT | - 56% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨3,197 (5,157 KZT) | 27,810 KZT | - 81% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨2,390 (3,855 KZT) | 2,481 KZT | + 55% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨164 (264 KZT) | 1,495 KZT | - 82% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 1,321 KZT | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 376,792 KZT | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨9 (14 KZT) | 50 KZT | - 71% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,895 (3,057 KZT) | 32,192 KZT | - 91% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨397 (640 KZT) | 820 KZT | - 22% | |
TOTAL | - 63% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 345 prices entered by 30 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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