- Cost of Living
- Sweden
- Kazakhstan
- Stockholm
- Almaty
- Comparison
Cost of living in Stockholm, Sweden compared to Almaty, Kazakhstan
Currency:
| Food | + 168% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Stockholm (Sweden) is 168% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 110 kr (4,228 KZT) | 1,937 KZT | + 118% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 75 kr (2,882 KZT) | 1,511 KZT | + 91% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 53 kr (2,038 KZT) | 737 KZT | + 176% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 11 kr (415 KZT) | 326 KZT | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 34 kr (1,311 KZT) | 294 KZT | + 346% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 30 kr (1,145 KZT) | 492 KZT | + 133% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 44 kr (1,706 KZT) | 1,663 KZT | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 25 kr (965 KZT) | 444 KZT | + 117% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 10 kr (390 KZT) | 162 KZT | + 141% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17 kr (665 KZT) | 166 KZT | + 301% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 90 kr (3,459 KZT) | 1,500 KZT | + 131% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 21 kr (814 KZT) | 337 KZT | + 142% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 22 kr (829 KZT) | 116 KZT | + 617% | |
| Housing | + 230% | |||
| Housing in Stockholm (Sweden) is 230% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 19,701 kr (757,167 KZT) | 169,750 KZT | + 346% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 13,705 kr (526,704 KZT) | 134,603 KZT | + 291% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,101 kr (42,298 KZT) | 22,793 KZT | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 12,134 kr (466,330 KZT) | 122,435 KZT | + 281% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 8,136 kr (312,691 KZT) | 84,065 KZT | + 272% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 816 kr (31,351 KZT) | 15,597 KZT | + 101% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 257 kr (9,869 KZT) | 5,056 KZT | + 95% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,452 kr (171,096 KZT) | 142,776 KZT | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,308 kr (50,278 KZT) | 36,675 KZT | + 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 81 kr (3,095 KZT) | 2,370 KZT | + 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 308 kr (11,821 KZT) | 3,483 KZT | + 239% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Stockholm (Sweden) is 25% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 909 kr (34,938 KZT) | 13,333 KZT | + 162% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 363 kr (13,951 KZT) | 15,061 KZT | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 888 kr (34,147 KZT) | 28,121 KZT | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,326 kr (50,944 KZT) | 29,108 KZT | + 75% | |
| Transportation | + 301% | |||
| Transportation in Stockholm (Sweden) is 301% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 200,000 kr (7,686,586 KZT) | 3,600,000 KZT | + 114% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 kr (549 KZT) | 158 KZT | + 249% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 838 kr (32,188 KZT) | 6,000 KZT | + 436% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 205 kr (7,893 KZT) | 1,618 KZT | + 388% | |
| Personal Care | + 93% | |||
| Personal Care in Stockholm (Sweden) is 93% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 55 kr (2,103 KZT) | 2,289 KZT | - 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 95 kr (3,632 KZT) | 2,335 KZT | + 56% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 251 kr (9,639 KZT) | 5,000 KZT | + 93% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 39 kr (1,514 KZT) | 827 KZT | + 83% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 37 kr (1,420 KZT) | 661 KZT | + 115% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 39 kr (1,515 KZT) | 839 KZT | + 81% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 24 kr (914 KZT) | 411 KZT | + 123% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 23 kr (892 KZT) | 423 KZT | + 111% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 310 kr (11,898 KZT) | 3,278 KZT | + 263% | |
| Entertainment | + 78% | |||
| Entertainment in Stockholm (Sweden) is 78% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 394 kr (15,143 KZT) | 9,042 KZT | + 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 260 kr (9,993 KZT) | 2,700 KZT | + 270% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 990 kr (38,033 KZT) | 11,167 KZT | + 241% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 700 kr (26,903 KZT) | 15,124 KZT | + 78% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 139 kr (5,325 KZT) | 1,789 KZT | + 198% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 37 kr (1,406 KZT) | 577 KZT | + 144% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 60 kr (2,306 KZT) | 300 KZT | + 669% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 4,616 kr (177,387 KZT) | 208,595 KZT | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.88 kr (34 KZT) | 14 KZT | + 150% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 386 kr (14,836 KZT) | 14,905 KZT | - 0% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 61 kr (2,339 KZT) | 250 KZT | + 836% | |
| TOTAL | + 173% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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