Cost of living in San Martin de los Andes, Argentina compared to Almaty, Kazakhstan
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Food | + 14% | |||
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Food in San Martin de los Andes (Argentina) is 14% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $200 (3,228 KZT) | 1,937 KZT | + 67% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | - | 1,472 KZT | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | 737 KZT | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $17 (269 KZT) | 318 KZT | - 15% | |
12 eggs, large | ARS $36 (582 KZT) | 294 KZT | + 98% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $35 (566 KZT) | 492 KZT | + 15% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $15 (242 KZT) | 1,663 KZT | - 85% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $23 (370 KZT) | 442 KZT | - 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $15 (241 KZT) | 158 KZT | + 53% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $18 (296 KZT) | 166 KZT | + 79% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $100 (1,616 KZT) | 1,500 KZT | + 8% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ARS $12 (194 KZT) | 337 KZT | - 42% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $3.00 (48 KZT) | 121 KZT | - 60% | |
Housing | + 10% | |||
Housing in San Martin de los Andes (Argentina) is 10% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $12,482 (201,721 KZT) | 169,750 KZT | + 19% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ARS $15,000 (242,410 KZT) | 134,603 KZT | + 80% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $250 (4,040 KZT) | 23,866 KZT | - 83% | |
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 | - | 15,597 KZT | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ARS $666 (10,761 KZT) | 5,185 KZT | + 108% | |
40” flat screen TV | - | 142,776 KZT | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 36,675 KZT | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 2,370 KZT | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $130 (2,101 KZT) | 3,483 KZT | - 40% | |
Clothes | - 77% | |||
Clothes in San Martin de los Andes (Argentina) is 77% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ARS $300 (4,848 KZT) | 13,333 KZT | - 64% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ARS $200 (3,232 KZT) | 15,061 KZT | - 79% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $400 (6,464 KZT) | 26,149 KZT | - 75% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $200 (3,232 KZT) | 29,108 KZT | - 89% | |
Transportation | - 20% | |||
Transportation in San Martin de los Andes (Argentina) is 20% 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 | ARS $12 (198 KZT) | 154 KZT | + 29% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $100 (1,616 KZT) | 6,000 KZT | - 73% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 1,692 KZT | - | |
Personal Care | - 15% | |||
Personal Care in San Martin de los Andes (Argentina) is 15% 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, ...) | ARS $16 (259 KZT) | 827 KZT | - 69% | |
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 | ARS $10 (162 KZT) | 421 KZT | - 62% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ARS $5.00 (81 KZT) | 423 KZT | - 81% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $30 (485 KZT) | 3,278 KZT | - 85% | |
Entertainment | - 44% | |||
Entertainment in San Martin de los Andes (Argentina) is 44% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $130 (2,101 KZT) | 8,418 KZT | - 75% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ARS $44 (711 KZT) | 2,700 KZT | - 74% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $60 (970 KZT) | 11,167 KZT | - 91% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $200 (3,232 KZT) | 15,349 KZT | - 79% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $30 (485 KZT) | 1,845 KZT | - 74% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 577 KZT | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $30 (485 KZT) | 300 KZT | + 62% | |
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 | ARS $160 (2,586 KZT) | 14,905 KZT | - 83% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | 250 KZT | - | |
TOTAL | - 13% |

These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in San Martin de los Andes (Argentina) is 13% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
466,000 KZT
in Almaty
you would need to make just about 403,639 KZT
(ARS $24,977)
in San Martin de los Andes.
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