- Cost of Living
- Pakistan
- Kazakhstan
- Quetta
- Almaty
- Comparison
Cost of living in Quetta, Pakistan compared to Almaty, Kazakhstan
Currency:
| Food | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Quetta (Pakistan) is in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | 1,937 KZT | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | - | 1,345 KZT | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | 677 KZT | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | 270 KZT | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | 294 KZT | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | 526 KZT | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | 1,334 KZT | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | 392 KZT | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | 120 KZT | - | |
| 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 | - | 296 KZT | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | 88 KZT | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Quetta (Pakistan) is in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | - | 169,750 KZT | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | 134,603 KZT | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 19,381 KZT | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | 122,435 KZT | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | 84,065 KZT | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | 16,210 KZT | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | 5,124 KZT | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | 123,925 KZT | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 28,151 KZT | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 1,647 KZT | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 2,620 KZT | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Quetta (Pakistan) is 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) | - | 15,061 KZT | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 26,009 KZT | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 29,264 KZT | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Quetta (Pakistan) is 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 | - | 130 KZT | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 6,000 KZT | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 1,541 KZT | - | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Quetta (Pakistan) is 2% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 2,085 KZT | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 1,512 KZT | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 4,311 KZT | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨430 (1,340 KZT) | 682 KZT | + 96% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 659 KZT | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 715 KZT | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 415 KZT | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 422 KZT | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 3,074 KZT | - | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Quetta (Pakistan) is 1% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | 6,233 KZT | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 2,700 KZT | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 8,878 KZT | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 13,623 KZT | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 1,681 KZT | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 577 KZT | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 300 KZT | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | 59,114 KZT | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 14 KZT | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 14,905 KZT | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨153 (475 KZT) | 250 KZT | + 90% | |
| TOTAL | + 1% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 469 prices entered by 37 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Quetta (Pakistan) is about the same as in Almaty (Kazakhstan)
For example, you would need at least 493,732 KZT
(₨158,589)
in Quetta
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
488,000 KZT
in Almaty.
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