- Cost of Living
- Sweden
- Kazakhstan
- Växjö
- Almaty
- Comparison
Cost of living in Växjö, Sweden compared to Almaty, Kazakhstan
Currency:
| Food | + 142% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Växjö (Sweden) is 142% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 90 kr (3,348 KZT) | 1,937 KZT | + 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 66 kr (2,453 KZT) | 1,345 KZT | + 82% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 28 kr (1,059 KZT) | 677 KZT | + 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 11 kr (400 KZT) | 270 KZT | + 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 30 kr (1,137 KZT) | 294 KZT | + 287% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 29 kr (1,068 KZT) | 526 KZT | + 103% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 41 kr (1,541 KZT) | 1,334 KZT | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 27 kr (1,020 KZT) | 392 KZT | + 160% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 15 kr (576 KZT) | 120 KZT | + 379% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 21 kr (773 KZT) | 166 KZT | + 367% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 155 kr (5,775 KZT) | 1,500 KZT | + 285% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 26 kr (979 KZT) | 296 KZT | + 231% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 kr (492 KZT) | 88 KZT | + 458% | |
| Housing | + 99% | |||
| Housing in Växjö (Sweden) is 99% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 14,113 kr (526,764 KZT) | 169,750 KZT | + 210% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 7,738 kr (288,816 KZT) | 134,603 KZT | + 115% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 564 kr (21,070 KZT) | 19,381 KZT | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 4,540 kr (169,468 KZT) | 122,435 KZT | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 4,989 kr (186,220 KZT) | 84,065 KZT | + 122% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 251 kr (9,364 KZT) | 16,210 KZT | - 42% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 276 kr (10,309 KZT) | 5,124 KZT | + 101% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 5,789 kr (216,059 KZT) | 123,925 KZT | + 74% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,046 kr (39,037 KZT) | 28,151 KZT | + 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 64 kr (2,389 KZT) | 1,647 KZT | + 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 2,620 KZT | - | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Växjö (Sweden) is 9% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,020 kr (38,086 KZT) | 13,333 KZT | + 186% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 325 kr (12,115 KZT) | 15,061 KZT | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 779 kr (29,071 KZT) | 26,009 KZT | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 892 kr (33,286 KZT) | 29,264 KZT | + 14% | |
| Transportation | + 132% | |||
| Transportation in Växjö (Sweden) is 132% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 200,395 kr (7,479,740 KZT) | 3,600,000 KZT | + 108% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 kr (505 KZT) | 130 KZT | + 289% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 391 kr (14,580 KZT) | 6,000 KZT | + 143% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 1,541 KZT | - | |
| Personal Care | + 64% | |||
| Personal Care in Växjö (Sweden) is 64% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 80 kr (2,986 KZT) | 2,085 KZT | + 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 1,512 KZT | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 4,311 KZT | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 35 kr (1,306 KZT) | 682 KZT | + 92% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 35 kr (1,297 KZT) | 659 KZT | + 97% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 26 kr (979 KZT) | 715 KZT | + 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 24 kr (902 KZT) | 415 KZT | + 117% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 18 kr (672 KZT) | 422 KZT | + 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 302 kr (11,287 KZT) | 3,074 KZT | + 267% | |
| Entertainment | + 96% | |||
| Entertainment in Växjö (Sweden) is 96% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 329 kr (12,277 KZT) | 6,233 KZT | + 97% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 236 kr (8,804 KZT) | 2,700 KZT | + 226% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 8,878 KZT | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 651 kr (24,308 KZT) | 13,623 KZT | + 78% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 95 kr (3,552 KZT) | 1,681 KZT | + 111% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 42 kr (1,562 KZT) | 577 KZT | + 171% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 65 kr (2,418 KZT) | 300 KZT | + 706% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | 59,114 KZT | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.39 kr (89 KZT) | 14 KZT | + 560% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 274 kr (10,214 KZT) | 14,905 KZT | - 31% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 50 kr (1,874 KZT) | 250 KZT | + 650% | |
| TOTAL | + 104% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 478 prices entered by 45 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Växjö (Sweden) is 104% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan)
For example, you would need at least 1,086,389 KZT
(29,106 kr)
in Växjö
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
532,000 KZT
in Almaty.
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