- Cost of Living
- Sweden
- Kazakhstan
- Växjö
- Almaty
- Comparison
Cost of living in Växjö, Sweden compared to Almaty, Kazakhstan
Currency:
| Food | + 127% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Växjö (Sweden) is 127% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 86 kr (3,291 KZT) | 1,937 KZT | + 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 66 kr (2,534 KZT) | 1,511 KZT | + 68% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 30 kr (1,164 KZT) | 737 KZT | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 11 kr (411 KZT) | 326 KZT | + 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 31 kr (1,198 KZT) | 294 KZT | + 308% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 30 kr (1,142 KZT) | 492 KZT | + 132% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 41 kr (1,564 KZT) | 1,663 KZT | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 28 kr (1,075 KZT) | 444 KZT | + 142% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 14 kr (537 KZT) | 162 KZT | + 233% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 20 kr (771 KZT) | 166 KZT | + 365% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 134 kr (5,150 KZT) | 1,500 KZT | + 243% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 24 kr (937 KZT) | 337 KZT | + 178% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10 kr (401 KZT) | 116 KZT | + 247% | |
| Housing | + 84% | |||
| Housing in Växjö (Sweden) is 84% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 9,167 kr (351,906 KZT) | 169,750 KZT | + 107% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 7,500 kr (287,923 KZT) | 134,603 KZT | + 114% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 700 kr (26,873 KZT) | 22,793 KZT | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 7,752 kr (297,600 KZT) | 122,435 KZT | + 143% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 4,400 kr (168,915 KZT) | 84,065 KZT | + 101% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 333 kr (12,797 KZT) | 15,597 KZT | - 18% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 283 kr (10,851 KZT) | 5,056 KZT | + 115% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,875 kr (187,150 KZT) | 142,776 KZT | + 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,075 kr (41,269 KZT) | 36,675 KZT | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 62 kr (2,393 KZT) | 2,370 KZT | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 100 kr (3,839 KZT) | 3,483 KZT | + 10% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Växjö (Sweden) is 13% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 875 kr (33,581 KZT) | 13,333 KZT | + 152% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 337 kr (12,937 KZT) | 15,061 KZT | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 725 kr (27,833 KZT) | 28,121 KZT | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,000 kr (38,390 KZT) | 29,108 KZT | + 32% | |
| Transportation | + 199% | |||
| Transportation in Växjö (Sweden) is 199% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 192,500 kr (7,390,013 KZT) | 3,600,000 KZT | + 105% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 13 kr (514 KZT) | 158 KZT | + 227% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 474 kr (18,208 KZT) | 6,000 KZT | + 203% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 287 kr (11,012 KZT) | 1,618 KZT | + 580% | |
| Personal Care | + 123% | |||
| Personal Care in Växjö (Sweden) is 123% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 87 kr (3,327 KZT) | 2,289 KZT | + 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 100 kr (3,839 KZT) | 2,335 KZT | + 64% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 600 kr (23,034 KZT) | 5,000 KZT | + 361% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 38 kr (1,440 KZT) | 827 KZT | + 74% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 27 kr (1,040 KZT) | 661 KZT | + 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 25 kr (947 KZT) | 839 KZT | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 23 kr (893 KZT) | 411 KZT | + 117% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 17 kr (633 KZT) | 423 KZT | + 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 278 kr (10,653 KZT) | 3,278 KZT | + 225% | |
| Entertainment | + 166% | |||
| Entertainment in Växjö (Sweden) is 166% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 285 kr (10,922 KZT) | 9,042 KZT | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 243 kr (9,323 KZT) | 2,700 KZT | + 245% | |
| 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 | 575 kr (22,055 KZT) | 15,124 KZT | + 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 91 kr (3,486 KZT) | 1,789 KZT | + 95% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 39 kr (1,510 KZT) | 577 KZT | + 162% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 56 kr (2,168 KZT) | 300 KZT | + 623% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 4,000 kr (153,559 KZT) | 208,595 KZT | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 12 kr (444 KZT) | 14 KZT | + 3179% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 272 kr (10,452 KZT) | 14,905 KZT | - 30% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 52 kr (1,996 KZT) | 250 KZT | + 699% | |
| TOTAL | + 128% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 482 prices entered by 51 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Växjö (Sweden) is 128% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan)
For example, you would need at least 1,066,568 KZT
(27,783 kr)
in Växjö
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
468,000 KZT
in Almaty.
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