Cost of living in Walnut Creek, California, United States compared to Almaty, Kazakhstan
Currency:
| Food | + 242% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Walnut Creek, California (United States) is 242% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 (6,231 KZT) | 1,937 KZT | + 222% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (2,598 KZT) | 1,379 KZT | + 88% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (2,390 KZT) | 759 KZT | + 215% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.09 (363 KZT) | 307 KZT | + 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.10 (1,368 KZT) | 294 KZT | + 366% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.35 (1,787 KZT) | 456 KZT | + 292% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (2,418 KZT) | 1,495 KZT | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.21 (1,404 KZT) | 413 KZT | + 239% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.15 (718 KZT) | 130 KZT | + 454% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.76 (921 KZT) | 166 KZT | + 456% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (5,598 KZT) | 1,500 KZT | + 273% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.38 (793 KZT) | 300 KZT | + 164% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.56 (854 KZT) | 101 KZT | + 742% | |
| Housing | + 372% | |||
| Housing in Walnut Creek, California (United States) is 372% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,937 (979,974 KZT) | 169,750 KZT | + 477% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $2,494 (832,056 KZT) | 134,603 KZT | + 518% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $171 (57,216 KZT) | 21,978 KZT | + 160% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $2,128 (710,232 KZT) | 122,435 KZT | + 480% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,673 (558,407 KZT) | 84,065 KZT | + 564% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $121 (40,443 KZT) | 15,371 KZT | + 163% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $51 (17,018 KZT) | 4,832 KZT | + 252% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $416 (138,748 KZT) | 142,802 KZT | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $238 (79,251 KZT) | 34,418 KZT | + 130% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (3,045 KZT) | 2,250 KZT | + 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $25 (8,259 KZT) | 3,042 KZT | + 171% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Walnut Creek, California (United States) is 19% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $48 (16,050 KZT) | 13,333 KZT | + 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $51 (17,131 KZT) | 15,061 KZT | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $78 (25,959 KZT) | 22,194 KZT | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $133 (44,437 KZT) | 31,231 KZT | + 42% | |
| Transportation | + 373% | |||
| Transportation in Walnut Creek, California (United States) is 373% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,157 (7,393,436 KZT) | 3,600,000 KZT | + 105% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.87 (290 KZT) | 136 KZT | + 113% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $130 (43,346 KZT) | 6,000 KZT | + 622% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $24 (8,166 KZT) | 1,538 KZT | + 431% | |
| Personal Care | + 280% | |||
| Personal Care in Walnut Creek, California (United States) is 280% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (2,878 KZT) | 2,067 KZT | + 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $24 (8,127 KZT) | 1,727 KZT | + 371% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $143 (47,572 KZT) | 4,666 KZT | + 920% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (2,303 KZT) | 789 KZT | + 192% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.30 (1,435 KZT) | 706 KZT | + 103% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.43 (1,811 KZT) | 785 KZT | + 131% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.73 (1,244 KZT) | 456 KZT | + 173% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.69 (896 KZT) | 456 KZT | + 97% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $31 (10,428 KZT) | 3,058 KZT | + 241% | |
| Entertainment | + 223% | |||
| Entertainment in Walnut Creek, California (United States) is 223% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $46 (15,407 KZT) | 7,315 KZT | + 111% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $26 (8,721 KZT) | 2,700 KZT | + 223% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $128 (42,780 KZT) | 10,830 KZT | + 295% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $95 (31,685 KZT) | 14,824 KZT | + 114% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (4,086 KZT) | 1,781 KZT | + 129% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.00 (1,669 KZT) | 577 KZT | + 189% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.95 (1,987 KZT) | 300 KZT | + 562% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | $519 (173,185 KZT) | 209,962 KZT | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $1.00 (334 KZT) | 14 KZT | + 2364% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $90 (30,142 KZT) | 14,905 KZT | + 102% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (2,643 KZT) | 250 KZT | + 957% | |
| TOTAL | + 283% | |||
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These prices were last updated on October 17, 2017.
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Cost of living in Walnut Creek, California (United States) is 283% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan)
For example, you would need at least 1,821,277 KZT
($5,458)
in Walnut Creek, California
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
476,000 KZT
in Almaty.
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