- Cost of Living
- Sweden
- Kazakhstan
- Växjö
- Almaty
- Comparison
Cost of living in Växjö, Sweden compared to Almaty, Kazakhstan
Currency:
| Food | + 162% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Växjö (Sweden) is 162% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 90 kr (3,697 KZT) | 1,937 KZT | + 91% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 66 kr (2,709 KZT) | 1,379 KZT | + 97% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 28 kr (1,169 KZT) | 759 KZT | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 11 kr (442 KZT) | 307 KZT | + 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 30 kr (1,256 KZT) | 294 KZT | + 328% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 29 kr (1,179 KZT) | 456 KZT | + 159% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 41 kr (1,701 KZT) | 1,495 KZT | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 27 kr (1,127 KZT) | 413 KZT | + 173% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 15 kr (637 KZT) | 130 KZT | + 391% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 21 kr (854 KZT) | 166 KZT | + 415% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 155 kr (6,379 KZT) | 1,500 KZT | + 325% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 26 kr (1,081 KZT) | 300 KZT | + 260% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 kr (544 KZT) | 101 KZT | + 436% | |
| Housing | + 114% | |||
| Housing in Växjö (Sweden) is 114% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 14,113 kr (581,793 KZT) | 169,750 KZT | + 243% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 7,738 kr (318,988 KZT) | 134,603 KZT | + 137% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 564 kr (23,271 KZT) | 21,978 KZT | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 4,540 kr (187,171 KZT) | 122,435 KZT | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 4,989 kr (205,674 KZT) | 84,065 KZT | + 145% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 251 kr (10,342 KZT) | 15,371 KZT | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 276 kr (11,386 KZT) | 4,832 KZT | + 136% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 5,789 kr (238,629 KZT) | 131,759 KZT | + 81% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,046 kr (43,115 KZT) | 34,418 KZT | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 64 kr (2,638 KZT) | 2,250 KZT | + 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 3,042 KZT | - | |
| Clothes | + 29% | |||
| Clothes in Växjö (Sweden) is 29% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,020 kr (42,065 KZT) | 13,333 KZT | + 215% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 325 kr (13,380 KZT) | 15,061 KZT | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 779 kr (32,108 KZT) | 22,194 KZT | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 892 kr (36,764 KZT) | 31,231 KZT | + 18% | |
| Transportation | + 151% | |||
| Transportation in Växjö (Sweden) is 151% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 200,395 kr (8,261,120 KZT) | 3,600,000 KZT | + 129% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 kr (558 KZT) | 136 KZT | + 310% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 391 kr (16,104 KZT) | 6,000 KZT | + 168% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 1,538 KZT | - | |
| Personal Care | + 68% | |||
| Personal Care in Växjö (Sweden) is 68% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 80 kr (3,298 KZT) | 2,067 KZT | + 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 1,727 KZT | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 4,666 KZT | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 35 kr (1,443 KZT) | 789 KZT | + 83% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 35 kr (1,433 KZT) | 706 KZT | + 103% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 26 kr (1,081 KZT) | 785 KZT | + 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 24 kr (997 KZT) | 456 KZT | + 118% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 18 kr (742 KZT) | 456 KZT | + 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 302 kr (12,466 KZT) | 3,058 KZT | + 308% | |
| Entertainment | + 99% | |||
| Entertainment in Växjö (Sweden) is 99% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 329 kr (13,560 KZT) | 7,315 KZT | + 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 236 kr (9,724 KZT) | 2,700 KZT | + 260% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 10,830 KZT | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 651 kr (26,847 KZT) | 14,824 KZT | + 81% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 95 kr (3,923 KZT) | 1,781 KZT | + 120% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 42 kr (1,725 KZT) | 577 KZT | + 199% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 65 kr (2,671 KZT) | 300 KZT | + 790% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | 70,333 KZT | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.39 kr (99 KZT) | 14 KZT | + 629% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 274 kr (11,281 KZT) | 14,905 KZT | - 24% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 50 kr (2,070 KZT) | 250 KZT | + 728% | |
| TOTAL | + 118% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 568 prices entered by 48 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 19, 2017.
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Cost of living in Växjö (Sweden) is 118% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan)
For example, you would need at least 1,187,244 KZT
(28,800 kr)
in Växjö
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
545,000 KZT
in Almaty.
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