- Cost of Living
- Pakistan
- Kazakhstan
- Quetta
- Almaty
- Comparison
Cost of living in Quetta, Pakistan compared to Almaty, Kazakhstan
Currency:
| Food | - 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Quetta (Pakistan) is 22% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨599 (1,689 KZT) | 1,937 KZT | - 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨261 (737 KZT) | 1,472 KZT | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨182 (515 KZT) | 737 KZT | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨90 (253 KZT) | 318 KZT | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨70 (199 KZT) | 294 KZT | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨80 (225 KZT) | 492 KZT | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨700 (1,976 KZT) | 1,663 KZT | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨80 (224 KZT) | 442 KZT | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨60 (170 KZT) | 158 KZT | + 8% | |
| 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 | ₨97 (275 KZT) | 337 KZT | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨49 (139 KZT) | 121 KZT | + 16% | |
| Housing | - 31% | |||
| Housing in Quetta (Pakistan) is 31% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨62,825 (177,305 KZT) | 169,750 KZT | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨20,156 (56,885 KZT) | 134,603 KZT | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,533 (12,794 KZT) | 23,866 KZT | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨18,000 (50,800 KZT) | 122,435 KZT | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨9,000 (25,400 KZT) | 84,065 KZT | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨3,000 (8,467 KZT) | 15,597 KZT | - 46% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨2,204 (6,221 KZT) | 5,185 KZT | + 20% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨10,293 (29,050 KZT) | 142,776 KZT | - 80% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,233 (11,947 KZT) | 36,675 KZT | - 67% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨327 (922 KZT) | 2,370 KZT | - 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨755 (2,131 KZT) | 3,483 KZT | - 39% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Quetta (Pakistan) is 2% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨4,230 (11,937 KZT) | 13,333 KZT | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨6,000 (16,933 KZT) | 15,061 KZT | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨5,898 (16,647 KZT) | 26,149 KZT | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨5,328 (15,035 KZT) | 29,108 KZT | - 48% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Quetta (Pakistan) is 3% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,609,860 (4,543,368 KZT) | 3,600,000 KZT | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨17 (48 KZT) | 154 KZT | - 69% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨2,041 (5,761 KZT) | 6,000 KZT | - 4% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨625 (1,765 KZT) | 1,692 KZT | + 4% | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Quetta (Pakistan) is 28% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨224 (632 KZT) | 2,289 KZT | - 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨250 (706 KZT) | 1,861 KZT | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 4,835 KZT | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨430 (1,215 KZT) | 827 KZT | + 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨163 (459 KZT) | 661 KZT | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨265 (747 KZT) | 839 KZT | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨93 (262 KZT) | 421 KZT | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨135 (380 KZT) | 423 KZT | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨701 (1,979 KZT) | 3,278 KZT | - 40% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Quetta (Pakistan) is 8% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨6,800 (19,191 KZT) | 8,418 KZT | + 128% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨745 (2,103 KZT) | 2,700 KZT | - 22% | |
| 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 | ₨4,150 (11,712 KZT) | 15,349 KZT | - 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 1,845 KZT | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨165 (464 KZT) | 577 KZT | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 300 KZT | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 208,595 KZT | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 14 KZT | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,267 (6,397 KZT) | 14,905 KZT | - 57% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨152 (430 KZT) | 250 KZT | + 72% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 468 prices entered by 47 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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498,000 KZT
in Almaty
you would need to make just about 433,216 KZT
(₨153,502)
in Quetta.
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