Cost of living in Walnut Creek, California, United States compared to Almaty, Kazakhstan
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| Food | + 223% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Walnut Creek, California (United States) is 223% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 (5,747 KZT) | 1,937 KZT | + 197% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (2,476 KZT) | 1,472 KZT | + 68% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 (2,015 KZT) | 737 KZT | + 173% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.15 (374 KZT) | 318 KZT | + 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.34 (1,415 KZT) | 294 KZT | + 382% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.23 (1,707 KZT) | 492 KZT | + 247% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (2,357 KZT) | 1,663 KZT | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.03 (1,312 KZT) | 442 KZT | + 197% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.12 (690 KZT) | 158 KZT | + 337% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.95 (961 KZT) | 166 KZT | + 480% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (5,375 KZT) | 1,500 KZT | + 258% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.40 (782 KZT) | 337 KZT | + 132% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.74 (892 KZT) | 121 KZT | + 640% | |
| Housing | + 350% | |||
| Housing in Walnut Creek, California (United States) is 350% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $3,041 (991,575 KZT) | 169,750 KZT | + 484% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $2,609 (850,674 KZT) | 134,603 KZT | + 532% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $180 (58,596 KZT) | 23,866 KZT | + 146% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $2,194 (715,379 KZT) | 122,435 KZT | + 484% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,726 (562,819 KZT) | 84,065 KZT | + 570% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $127 (41,340 KZT) | 15,597 KZT | + 165% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $57 (18,477 KZT) | 5,185 KZT | + 256% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $388 (126,620 KZT) | 142,776 KZT | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $151 (49,088 KZT) | 36,675 KZT | + 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (3,302 KZT) | 2,370 KZT | + 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (7,129 KZT) | 3,483 KZT | + 105% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Walnut Creek, California (United States) is 20% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $49 (16,021 KZT) | 13,333 KZT | + 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $55 (17,886 KZT) | 15,061 KZT | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $93 (30,436 KZT) | 26,149 KZT | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $122 (39,876 KZT) | 29,108 KZT | + 37% | |
| Transportation | + 411% | |||
| Transportation in Walnut Creek, California (United States) is 411% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,804 (7,109,510 KZT) | 3,600,000 KZT | + 97% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.89 (290 KZT) | 154 KZT | + 89% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $155 (50,694 KZT) | 6,000 KZT | + 745% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $27 (8,794 KZT) | 1,692 KZT | + 420% | |
| Personal Care | + 279% | |||
| Personal Care in Walnut Creek, California (United States) is 279% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (2,499 KZT) | 2,289 KZT | + 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $27 (8,854 KZT) | 1,861 KZT | + 376% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $147 (47,950 KZT) | 4,835 KZT | + 892% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (2,380 KZT) | 827 KZT | + 188% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.60 (1,498 KZT) | 661 KZT | + 127% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.87 (1,915 KZT) | 839 KZT | + 128% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.54 (1,155 KZT) | 421 KZT | + 174% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.53 (824 KZT) | 423 KZT | + 95% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $29 (9,509 KZT) | 3,278 KZT | + 190% | |
| Entertainment | + 135% | |||
| Entertainment in Walnut Creek, California (United States) is 135% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $49 (15,960 KZT) | 8,418 KZT | + 90% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $27 (8,838 KZT) | 2,700 KZT | + 227% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $134 (43,626 KZT) | 11,167 KZT | + 291% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $97 (31,694 KZT) | 15,349 KZT | + 106% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (4,310 KZT) | 1,845 KZT | + 134% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.00 (1,630 KZT) | 577 KZT | + 182% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (2,060 KZT) | 300 KZT | + 587% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $432 (140,734 KZT) | 208,595 KZT | - 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.63 (204 KZT) | 14 KZT | + 1405% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $78 (25,582 KZT) | 14,905 KZT | + 72% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (2,698 KZT) | 250 KZT | + 979% | |
| TOTAL | + 259% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
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