Cost of living in Walnut Creek, California, United States compared to Almaty, Kazakhstan
Currency:
| Food | + 235% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Walnut Creek, California (United States) is 235% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 (5,874 KZT) | 1,937 KZT | + 203% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (2,531 KZT) | 1,379 KZT | + 84% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (2,359 KZT) | 759 KZT | + 211% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.06 (354 KZT) | 307 KZT | + 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.45 (1,481 KZT) | 294 KZT | + 404% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.21 (1,737 KZT) | 456 KZT | + 281% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (2,511 KZT) | 1,495 KZT | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.41 (1,469 KZT) | 413 KZT | + 255% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.07 (690 KZT) | 130 KZT | + 431% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.47 (821 KZT) | 166 KZT | + 396% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (5,774 KZT) | 1,500 KZT | + 285% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.24 (747 KZT) | 300 KZT | + 149% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.57 (857 KZT) | 101 KZT | + 745% | |
| Housing | + 353% | |||
| Housing in Walnut Creek, California (United States) is 353% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,870 (956,146 KZT) | 169,750 KZT | + 463% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $2,291 (763,166 KZT) | 134,603 KZT | + 467% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $184 (61,327 KZT) | 21,978 KZT | + 179% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,980 (659,560 KZT) | 122,435 KZT | + 439% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,471 (490,122 KZT) | 84,065 KZT | + 483% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $127 (42,384 KZT) | 15,371 KZT | + 176% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $49 (16,380 KZT) | 4,832 KZT | + 239% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $417 (139,023 KZT) | 131,759 KZT | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $303 (100,800 KZT) | 34,418 KZT | + 193% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (2,188 KZT) | 2,250 KZT | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $29 (9,602 KZT) | 3,042 KZT | + 216% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Walnut Creek, California (United States) is 24% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $52 (17,383 KZT) | 13,333 KZT | + 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $53 (17,806 KZT) | 15,061 KZT | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $76 (25,283 KZT) | 22,194 KZT | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $143 (47,625 KZT) | 31,231 KZT | + 52% | |
| Transportation | + 304% | |||
| Transportation in Walnut Creek, California (United States) is 304% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,726 (7,238,267 KZT) | 3,600,000 KZT | + 101% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.79 (265 KZT) | 136 KZT | + 95% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $126 (41,831 KZT) | 6,000 KZT | + 597% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 1,538 KZT | - | |
| Personal Care | + 295% | |||
| Personal Care in Walnut Creek, California (United States) is 295% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (2,729 KZT) | 2,067 KZT | + 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $21 (6,946 KZT) | 1,727 KZT | + 302% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $162 (53,896 KZT) | 4,666 KZT | + 1055% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.91 (1,968 KZT) | 789 KZT | + 149% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.90 (1,299 KZT) | 706 KZT | + 84% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.49 (1,829 KZT) | 785 KZT | + 133% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.85 (1,282 KZT) | 456 KZT | + 181% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.86 (953 KZT) | 456 KZT | + 109% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $31 (10,376 KZT) | 3,058 KZT | + 239% | |
| Entertainment | + 219% | |||
| Entertainment in Walnut Creek, California (United States) is 219% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $47 (15,747 KZT) | 7,315 KZT | + 115% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $26 (8,561 KZT) | 2,700 KZT | + 217% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $128 (42,712 KZT) | 10,830 KZT | + 294% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $97 (32,200 KZT) | 14,824 KZT | + 117% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (3,884 KZT) | 1,781 KZT | + 118% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.01 (1,668 KZT) | 577 KZT | + 189% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.60 (1,866 KZT) | 300 KZT | + 522% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $140 (46,642 KZT) | 70,333 KZT | - 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $1.00 (333 KZT) | 14 KZT | + 2361% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $94 (31,367 KZT) | 14,905 KZT | + 110% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (2,474 KZT) | 250 KZT | + 889% | |
| TOTAL | + 265% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 864 prices entered by 65 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 21, 2017.
Exchange rate:
333.160
KZT
/
USD
Do you live in Almaty? We need your help!
What do you think about this comparison?
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in Morelia is 61% cheaper than in Portland
- Cost of living in London is 254% more expensive than in Chişinău
- Cost of living in Melbourne is 9% cheaper than in Sydney
- Cost of living in London is about the same as in Sydney
- Cost of living in Morelia is 61% cheaper than in Denver
- Cost of living in London is 10% cheaper than in New York
- Cost of living in Jakarta is 54% cheaper than in Melbourne
- Cost of living in Vancouver is about the same as in Toronto
- Cost of living in Madrid is 4% cheaper than in Barcelona
- Cost of living in Lisbon is 8% cheaper than in Rio
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in Mountain View, California (United States)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Novosibirsk (Russia)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Beirut (Lebanon)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Boulder, Colorado (United States)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Palo Alto, California (United States)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Santa Cruz, California (United States)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Doha (Qatar)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Jaipur (India)
Cost of living in Walnut Creek, California (United States) is 265% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan)
For example, you would need at least 1,955,031 KZT
($5,868)
in Walnut Creek, California
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
536,000 KZT
in Almaty.
Recent Prices Added
- 500 g of boneless chicken breast in Guatemala City costs Q28 (1 minute ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Nantes costs €15 (33 minutes ago)
- Monthly rent - 85 m2 furnished accommodation in expensive area in Madrid costs €1,400 (about 1 hour ago)
- Internet connection 300 mbps, 1 month in Dubai costs Dirham 345 (about 1 hour ago)
- Utilities, monthly for 2 people in 85 m2 in Tehran costs ﷼ 20,000 (about 1 hour ago)
- Monthly rent - 85 m2 furnished accommodation in expensive area in Brussels costs €600 (about 2 hours ago)