- Cost of Living
- Canada
- Kazakhstan
- Windsor
- Almaty
- Comparison
Cost of living in Windsor, Canada compared to Almaty, Kazakhstan
Currency:
Food | + 120% | |||
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Food in Windsor (Canada) is 120% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$13 (3,428 KZT) | 1,937 KZT | + 77% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$9 (2,244 KZT) | 1,472 KZT | + 52% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$6.00 (1,543 KZT) | 737 KZT | + 109% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.16 (555 KZT) | 318 KZT | + 75% | |
12 eggs, large | C$3.12 (802 KZT) | 294 KZT | + 173% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.26 (838 KZT) | 492 KZT | + 70% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (2,612 KZT) | 1,663 KZT | + 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.42 (880 KZT) | 442 KZT | + 99% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.74 (705 KZT) | 158 KZT | + 347% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$2.71 (696 KZT) | 166 KZT | + 320% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$15 (3,857 KZT) | 1,500 KZT | + 157% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$2.14 (551 KZT) | 337 KZT | + 64% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.12 (546 KZT) | 121 KZT | + 353% | |
Housing | + 89% | |||
Housing in Windsor (Canada) is 89% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,191 (306,323 KZT) | 169,750 KZT | + 80% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$897 (230,857 KZT) | 134,603 KZT | + 72% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$199 (51,179 KZT) | 23,866 KZT | + 114% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,055 (271,421 KZT) | 122,435 KZT | + 122% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$696 (179,033 KZT) | 84,065 KZT | + 113% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | C$129 (33,057 KZT) | 15,597 KZT | + 112% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | C$42 (10,694 KZT) | 5,185 KZT | + 106% | |
40” flat screen TV | C$429 (110,429 KZT) | 142,776 KZT | - 23% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$240 (61,660 KZT) | 36,675 KZT | + 68% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$7 (1,907 KZT) | 2,370 KZT | - 20% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$23 (5,794 KZT) | 3,483 KZT | + 66% | |
Clothes | - 10% | |||
Clothes in Windsor (Canada) is 10% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$50 (12,891 KZT) | 13,333 KZT | - 3% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$52 (13,440 KZT) | 15,061 KZT | - 11% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$95 (24,451 KZT) | 26,149 KZT | - 6% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$95 (24,439 KZT) | 29,108 KZT | - 16% | |
Transportation | + 127% | |||
Transportation in Windsor (Canada) is 127% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$27,615 (7,104,147 KZT) | 3,600,000 KZT | + 97% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.10 (284 KZT) | 154 KZT | + 85% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | C$72 (18,498 KZT) | 6,000 KZT | + 208% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 1,692 KZT | - | |
Personal Care | + 102% | |||
Personal Care in Windsor (Canada) is 102% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$8 (2,138 KZT) | 2,289 KZT | - 7% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 1,861 KZT | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | C$90 (23,153 KZT) | 4,835 KZT | + 379% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$7 (1,691 KZT) | 827 KZT | + 104% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$3.57 (919 KZT) | 661 KZT | + 39% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.82 (1,498 KZT) | 839 KZT | + 79% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.65 (939 KZT) | 421 KZT | + 123% | |
Tube of toothpaste | C$2.71 (698 KZT) | 423 KZT | + 65% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$24 (6,223 KZT) | 3,278 KZT | + 90% | |
Entertainment | + 43% | |||
Entertainment in Windsor (Canada) is 43% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$52 (13,295 KZT) | 8,418 KZT | + 58% | |
2 tickets to the movies | C$22 (5,591 KZT) | 2,700 KZT | + 107% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$136 (34,958 KZT) | 11,167 KZT | + 213% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$94 (24,059 KZT) | 15,349 KZT | + 57% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$8 (2,060 KZT) | 1,845 KZT | + 12% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$3.80 (977 KZT) | 577 KZT | + 69% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$5.69 (1,464 KZT) | 300 KZT | + 388% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 208,595 KZT | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 14 KZT | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | C$49 (12,606 KZT) | 14,905 KZT | - 15% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$11 (2,913 KZT) | 250 KZT | + 1065% | |
TOTAL | + 84% |

These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Windsor (Canada) is 84% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan)
For example, you would need at least 870,484 KZT
(C$3,384)
in Windsor
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
472,000 KZT
in Almaty.
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