- Cost of Living
- Iran
- Kazakhstan
- Zanjan
- Almaty
- Comparison
Cost of living in Zanjan, Iran compared to Almaty, Kazakhstan
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Zanjan has artificial and unrealistic official exchange rates.
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Currency:
| Food | + 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Zanjan (Iran) is 49% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 100,000 (1,012 KZT) | 1,937 KZT | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 600,000 (6,071 KZT) | 1,379 KZT | + 340% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 100,000 (1,012 KZT) | 759 KZT | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 15,578 (158 KZT) | 307 KZT | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 40,404 (409 KZT) | 294 KZT | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 22,660 (229 KZT) | 456 KZT | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 80,000 (809 KZT) | 1,495 KZT | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 24,220 (245 KZT) | 413 KZT | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 14,220 (144 KZT) | 130 KZT | + 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ﷼ 30,000 (304 KZT) | 166 KZT | + 83% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 1,500 KZT | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 27,110 (274 KZT) | 300 KZT | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 38,440 (389 KZT) | 101 KZT | + 284% | |
| Housing | + 36% | |||
| Housing in Zanjan (Iran) is 36% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 6,000,000 (60,707 KZT) | 169,750 KZT | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 4,000,000 (40,471 KZT) | 134,603 KZT | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 6,000,000 (60,707 KZT) | 21,978 KZT | + 176% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 5,531,910 (55,971 KZT) | 122,435 KZT | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 3,000,000 (30,353 KZT) | 84,065 KZT | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 3,000,000 (30,353 KZT) | 15,371 KZT | + 97% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 3,000,000 (30,353 KZT) | 4,832 KZT | + 528% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 20,000,000 (202,356 KZT) | 131,759 KZT | + 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 10,000,000 (101,178 KZT) | 34,418 KZT | + 194% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 200,000 (2,024 KZT) | 2,250 KZT | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 300,000 (3,035 KZT) | 3,042 KZT | - 0% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Zanjan (Iran) is 21% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 2,000,000 (20,236 KZT) | 13,333 KZT | + 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 2,000,000 (20,236 KZT) | 15,061 KZT | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 2,000,000 (20,236 KZT) | 22,194 KZT | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 1,500,000 (15,177 KZT) | 31,231 KZT | - 51% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Zanjan (Iran) is 6% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 3,600,000 KZT | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 10,000 (101 KZT) | 136 KZT | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 536,702 (5,430 KZT) | 6,000 KZT | - 9% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 1,538 KZT | - | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Zanjan (Iran) is 4% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 50,000 (506 KZT) | 2,067 KZT | - 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 1,727 KZT | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 300,000 (3,035 KZT) | 4,666 KZT | - 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 200,000 (2,024 KZT) | 789 KZT | + 157% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 25,000 (253 KZT) | 706 KZT | - 64% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 120,000 (1,214 KZT) | 785 KZT | + 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 100,000 (1,012 KZT) | 456 KZT | + 122% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 70,000 (708 KZT) | 456 KZT | + 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 100,000 (1,012 KZT) | 3,058 KZT | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Zanjan (Iran) is 11% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 460,000 (4,654 KZT) | 7,315 KZT | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 90,461 (915 KZT) | 2,700 KZT | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 10,830 KZT | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 300,000 (3,035 KZT) | 14,824 KZT | - 80% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ﷼ 200,000 (2,024 KZT) | 1,781 KZT | + 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 50,000 (506 KZT) | 577 KZT | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ﷼ 200,000 (2,024 KZT) | 300 KZT | + 575% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | ﷼ 10,000,000 (101,178 KZT) | 70,333 KZT | + 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 1,500 (15 KZT) | 14 KZT | + 12% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 14,905 KZT | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 300,000 (3,035 KZT) | 250 KZT | + 1114% | |
| TOTAL | + 20% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 575 prices entered by 42 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 16, 2017.
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Cost of living in Zanjan (Iran) is 20% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan)
For example, you would need at least 600,632 KZT
(﷼ 59,364,026)
in Zanjan
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
500,000 KZT
in Almaty.
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