- Cost of Living
- Sweden
- Kazakhstan
- Växjö
- Almaty
- Comparison
Cost of living in Växjö, Sweden compared to Almaty, Kazakhstan
Currency:
Food | + 128% | |||
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Food in Växjö (Sweden) is 128% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 86 kr (3,296 KZT) | 1,937 KZT | + 70% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 66 kr (2,538 KZT) | 1,472 KZT | + 72% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 30 kr (1,166 KZT) | 737 KZT | + 58% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 10 kr (399 KZT) | 318 KZT | + 26% | |
12 eggs, large | 31 kr (1,200 KZT) | 294 KZT | + 308% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 30 kr (1,144 KZT) | 492 KZT | + 132% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 41 kr (1,567 KZT) | 1,663 KZT | - 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 28 kr (1,077 KZT) | 442 KZT | + 143% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 14 kr (538 KZT) | 158 KZT | + 241% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 20 kr (772 KZT) | 166 KZT | + 366% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 134 kr (5,158 KZT) | 1,500 KZT | + 244% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 24 kr (938 KZT) | 337 KZT | + 179% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10 kr (402 KZT) | 121 KZT | + 234% | |
Housing | + 88% | |||
Housing in Växjö (Sweden) is 88% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 9,167 kr (352,505 KZT) | 169,750 KZT | + 108% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 7,500 kr (288,413 KZT) | 134,603 KZT | + 114% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 700 kr (26,919 KZT) | 23,866 KZT | + 13% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 8,800 kr (338,404 KZT) | 122,435 KZT | + 176% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 4,400 kr (169,202 KZT) | 84,065 KZT | + 101% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 333 kr (12,818 KZT) | 15,597 KZT | - 18% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 283 kr (10,870 KZT) | 5,185 KZT | + 110% | |
40” flat screen TV | 4,875 kr (187,468 KZT) | 142,776 KZT | + 31% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,075 kr (41,339 KZT) | 36,675 KZT | + 13% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 62 kr (2,397 KZT) | 2,370 KZT | + 1% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 100 kr (3,846 KZT) | 3,483 KZT | + 10% | |
Clothes | + 14% | |||
Clothes in Växjö (Sweden) is 14% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 875 kr (33,639 KZT) | 13,333 KZT | + 152% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 337 kr (12,959 KZT) | 15,061 KZT | - 14% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 725 kr (27,880 KZT) | 26,149 KZT | + 7% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,000 kr (38,455 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 (7,402,597 KZT) | 3,600,000 KZT | + 106% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 13 kr (515 KZT) | 154 KZT | + 235% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 470 kr (18,074 KZT) | 6,000 KZT | + 201% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 287 kr (11,031 KZT) | 1,692 KZT | + 552% | |
Personal Care | + 137% | |||
Personal Care in Växjö (Sweden) is 137% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 87 kr (3,333 KZT) | 2,289 KZT | + 46% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 100 kr (3,846 KZT) | 1,861 KZT | + 107% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 600 kr (23,073 KZT) | 4,835 KZT | + 377% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 38 kr (1,442 KZT) | 827 KZT | + 74% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 27 kr (1,041 KZT) | 661 KZT | + 58% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 25 kr (949 KZT) | 839 KZT | + 13% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 23 kr (895 KZT) | 421 KZT | + 113% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 17 kr (635 KZT) | 423 KZT | + 50% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 278 kr (10,671 KZT) | 3,278 KZT | + 226% | |
Entertainment | + 133% | |||
Entertainment in Växjö (Sweden) is 133% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 285 kr (10,940 KZT) | 8,418 KZT | + 30% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 243 kr (9,339 KZT) | 2,700 KZT | + 246% | |
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 (22,092 KZT) | 15,349 KZT | + 44% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 91 kr (3,492 KZT) | 1,845 KZT | + 89% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 39 kr (1,513 KZT) | 577 KZT | + 162% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 56 kr (2,171 KZT) | 300 KZT | + 624% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 4,000 kr (153,820 KZT) | 208,595 KZT | - 26% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 12 kr (445 KZT) | 14 KZT | + 3184% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 272 kr (10,469 KZT) | 14,905 KZT | - 30% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 52 kr (2,000 KZT) | 250 KZT | + 700% | |
TOTAL | + 122% |

These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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SEK
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Cost of living in Växjö (Sweden) is 122% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan)
For example, you would need at least 1,101,811 KZT
(28,652 kr)
in Växjö
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
496,000 KZT
in Almaty.
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