- Cost of Living
- Sweden
- Kazakhstan
- Växjö
- Almaty
- Comparison
Cost of living in Växjö, Sweden compared to Almaty, Kazakhstan
Currency:
| Food | + 161% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Växjö (Sweden) is 161% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 90 kr (3,674 KZT) | 1,937 KZT | + 90% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 66 kr (2,693 KZT) | 1,379 KZT | + 95% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 28 kr (1,162 KZT) | 759 KZT | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 11 kr (439 KZT) | 307 KZT | + 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 30 kr (1,248 KZT) | 294 KZT | + 325% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 29 kr (1,172 KZT) | 456 KZT | + 157% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 41 kr (1,691 KZT) | 1,495 KZT | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 27 kr (1,120 KZT) | 413 KZT | + 171% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 15 kr (633 KZT) | 130 KZT | + 388% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 21 kr (848 KZT) | 166 KZT | + 412% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 155 kr (6,339 KZT) | 1,500 KZT | + 323% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 26 kr (1,075 KZT) | 300 KZT | + 258% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 kr (541 KZT) | 101 KZT | + 433% | |
| Housing | + 82% | |||
| Housing in Växjö (Sweden) is 82% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 9,333 kr (382,369 KZT) | 169,750 KZT | + 125% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 7,738 kr (317,006 KZT) | 134,603 KZT | + 136% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 564 kr (23,126 KZT) | 21,978 KZT | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 4,540 kr (186,009 KZT) | 122,435 KZT | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 4,989 kr (204,396 KZT) | 84,065 KZT | + 143% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 251 kr (10,278 KZT) | 15,371 KZT | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 276 kr (11,316 KZT) | 4,832 KZT | + 134% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 5,789 kr (237,147 KZT) | 142,802 KZT | + 66% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,046 kr (42,847 KZT) | 34,418 KZT | + 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 64 kr (2,622 KZT) | 2,250 KZT | + 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 3,042 KZT | - | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in Växjö (Sweden) is 26% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,020 kr (41,804 KZT) | 13,333 KZT | + 214% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 325 kr (13,297 KZT) | 15,061 KZT | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 779 kr (31,909 KZT) | 22,194 KZT | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 892 kr (36,535 KZT) | 31,231 KZT | + 17% | |
| Transportation | + 149% | |||
| Transportation in Växjö (Sweden) is 149% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 200,395 kr (8,209,799 KZT) | 3,600,000 KZT | + 128% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 kr (555 KZT) | 136 KZT | + 308% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 391 kr (16,004 KZT) | 6,000 KZT | + 167% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 1,538 KZT | - | |
| Personal Care | + 66% | |||
| Personal Care in Växjö (Sweden) is 66% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 80 kr (3,277 KZT) | 2,067 KZT | + 59% | |
| 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 (1,434 KZT) | 789 KZT | + 82% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 35 kr (1,424 KZT) | 706 KZT | + 102% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 26 kr (1,075 KZT) | 785 KZT | + 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 24 kr (990 KZT) | 456 KZT | + 117% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 18 kr (737 KZT) | 456 KZT | + 62% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 302 kr (12,388 KZT) | 3,058 KZT | + 305% | |
| Entertainment | + 97% | |||
| Entertainment in Växjö (Sweden) is 97% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 329 kr (13,476 KZT) | 7,315 KZT | + 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 236 kr (9,664 KZT) | 2,700 KZT | + 258% | |
| 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 (26,680 KZT) | 14,824 KZT | + 80% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 95 kr (3,899 KZT) | 1,781 KZT | + 119% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 42 kr (1,715 KZT) | 577 KZT | + 197% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 65 kr (2,654 KZT) | 300 KZT | + 785% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | 209,962 KZT | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.39 kr (98 KZT) | 14 KZT | + 624% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 274 kr (11,210 KZT) | 14,905 KZT | - 25% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 50 kr (2,057 KZT) | 250 KZT | + 723% | |
| TOTAL | + 108% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 452 prices entered by 46 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 19, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Växjö (Sweden) is 108% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan)
For example, you would need at least 1,063,131 KZT
(25,950 kr)
in Växjö
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
511,000 KZT
in Almaty.
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