Cost of living in Walnut Creek, California, United States compared to Almaty, Kazakhstan
Currency:
| Food | + 224% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Walnut Creek, California (United States) is 224% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $16 (5,355 KZT) | 1,937 KZT | + 177% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (2,375 KZT) | 1,345 KZT | + 77% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (2,151 KZT) | 677 KZT | + 218% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.08 (351 KZT) | 270 KZT | + 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.81 (1,569 KZT) | 294 KZT | + 434% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.91 (1,601 KZT) | 526 KZT | + 204% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (2,521 KZT) | 1,334 KZT | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.53 (1,477 KZT) | 392 KZT | + 277% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.21 (721 KZT) | 120 KZT | + 500% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.03 (662 KZT) | 166 KZT | + 300% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (5,649 KZT) | 1,500 KZT | + 277% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.15 (700 KZT) | 296 KZT | + 137% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.50 (814 KZT) | 88 KZT | + 822% | |
| Housing | + 356% | |||
| Housing in Walnut Creek, California (United States) is 356% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,784 (907,349 KZT) | 169,750 KZT | + 435% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $2,219 (723,423 KZT) | 134,603 KZT | + 437% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $182 (59,287 KZT) | 19,381 KZT | + 206% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,980 (645,306 KZT) | 122,435 KZT | + 427% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,471 (479,530 KZT) | 84,065 KZT | + 470% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $127 (41,468 KZT) | 16,210 KZT | + 156% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $55 (18,030 KZT) | 5,124 KZT | + 252% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $417 (136,019 KZT) | 123,925 KZT | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $303 (98,621 KZT) | 28,151 KZT | + 250% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (2,141 KZT) | 1,647 KZT | + 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $28 (9,061 KZT) | 2,620 KZT | + 246% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Walnut Creek, California (United States) is 11% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (15,475 KZT) | 13,333 KZT | + 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $48 (15,646 KZT) | 15,061 KZT | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $79 (25,869 KZT) | 26,009 KZT | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $143 (46,596 KZT) | 29,264 KZT | + 59% | |
| Transportation | + 311% | |||
| Transportation in Walnut Creek, California (United States) is 311% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,015 (7,176,107 KZT) | 3,600,000 KZT | + 99% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.75 (244 KZT) | 130 KZT | + 88% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $130 (42,310 KZT) | 6,000 KZT | + 605% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 1,541 KZT | - | |
| Personal Care | + 298% | |||
| Personal Care in Walnut Creek, California (United States) is 298% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (2,670 KZT) | 2,085 KZT | + 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $21 (6,796 KZT) | 1,512 KZT | + 349% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $162 (52,732 KZT) | 4,311 KZT | + 1123% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.91 (1,925 KZT) | 682 KZT | + 182% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.90 (1,271 KZT) | 659 KZT | + 93% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.49 (1,790 KZT) | 715 KZT | + 150% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.85 (1,254 KZT) | 415 KZT | + 202% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.86 (932 KZT) | 422 KZT | + 121% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $31 (10,152 KZT) | 3,074 KZT | + 230% | |
| Entertainment | + 264% | |||
| Entertainment in Walnut Creek, California (United States) is 264% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $49 (15,856 KZT) | 6,233 KZT | + 154% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (7,939 KZT) | 2,700 KZT | + 194% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $128 (41,789 KZT) | 8,878 KZT | + 371% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $96 (31,193 KZT) | 13,623 KZT | + 129% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (3,912 KZT) | 1,681 KZT | + 133% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.15 (1,678 KZT) | 577 KZT | + 191% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.45 (1,775 KZT) | 300 KZT | + 492% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $135 (43,898 KZT) | 59,114 KZT | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $1.00 (326 KZT) | 14 KZT | + 2307% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $107 (35,011 KZT) | 14,905 KZT | + 135% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (2,420 KZT) | 250 KZT | + 868% | |
| TOTAL | + 274% | |||
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These prices were last updated on June 25, 2017.
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Cost of living in Walnut Creek, California (United States) is 274% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan)
For example, you would need at least 2,069,445 KZT
($6,349)
in Walnut Creek, California
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
554,000 KZT
in Almaty.
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