- Cost of Living
- Iran
- Kazakhstan
- Zanjan
- Almaty
- Comparison
Cost of living in Zanjan, Iran compared to Almaty, Kazakhstan
WARNING!
Zanjan has artificial and unrealistic official exchange rates.
You can also get this comparison using the parallel street rate in Zanjan.
Currency:
| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Zanjan (Iran) is 18% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 73,558 (574 KZT) | 1,937 KZT | - 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 301,202 (2,352 KZT) | 1,472 KZT | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 78,846 (616 KZT) | 737 KZT | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 19,940 (156 KZT) | 318 KZT | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 46,568 (364 KZT) | 294 KZT | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 23,026 (180 KZT) | 492 KZT | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 76,453 (597 KZT) | 1,663 KZT | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 24,933 (195 KZT) | 442 KZT | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 16,707 (130 KZT) | 158 KZT | - 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 166 KZT | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 1,500 KZT | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 27,644 (216 KZT) | 337 KZT | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 27,808 (217 KZT) | 121 KZT | + 80% | |
| Housing | - 6% | |||
| Housing in Zanjan (Iran) is 6% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 13,403,800 (104,680 KZT) | 169,750 KZT | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 8,759,620 (68,411 KZT) | 134,603 KZT | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 4,413,460 (34,468 KZT) | 23,866 KZT | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 6,669,280 (52,085 KZT) | 122,435 KZT | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 3,528,850 (27,559 KZT) | 84,065 KZT | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 3,000,000 (23,429 KZT) | 15,597 KZT | + 50% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 1,545,670 (12,071 KZT) | 5,185 KZT | + 133% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 17,884,600 (139,674 KZT) | 142,776 KZT | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 12,644,200 (98,748 KZT) | 36,675 KZT | + 169% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 210,577 (1,645 KZT) | 2,370 KZT | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 300,000 (2,343 KZT) | 3,483 KZT | - 33% | |
| Clothes | - 47% | |||
| Clothes in Zanjan (Iran) is 47% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 1,127,400 (8,805 KZT) | 13,333 KZT | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 1,048,080 (8,185 KZT) | 15,061 KZT | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 1,629,810 (12,728 KZT) | 26,149 KZT | - 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 1,076,920 (8,410 KZT) | 29,108 KZT | - 71% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Zanjan (Iran) is 36% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 210,000,000 (1,640,050 KZT) | 3,600,000 KZT | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 10,000 (78 KZT) | 154 KZT | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 526,552 (4,112 KZT) | 6,000 KZT | - 31% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 1,692 KZT | - | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Zanjan (Iran) is 41% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 34,135 (267 KZT) | 2,289 KZT | - 88% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 40,000 (312 KZT) | 1,861 KZT | - 83% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 300,000 (2,343 KZT) | 4,835 KZT | - 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 184,135 (1,438 KZT) | 827 KZT | + 74% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 51,442 (402 KZT) | 661 KZT | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 82,981 (648 KZT) | 839 KZT | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 68,269 (533 KZT) | 421 KZT | + 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 75,289 (588 KZT) | 423 KZT | + 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 84,135 (657 KZT) | 3,278 KZT | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Zanjan (Iran) is 41% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 301,346 (2,353 KZT) | 8,418 KZT | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 83,694 (654 KZT) | 2,700 KZT | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 11,167 KZT | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 881,731 (6,886 KZT) | 15,349 KZT | - 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 1,845 KZT | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 36,779 (287 KZT) | 577 KZT | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 300 KZT | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ﷼ 25,000,000 (195,244 KZT) | 208,595 KZT | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 1,500 (12 KZT) | 14 KZT | - 13% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 400,000 (3,124 KZT) | 14,905 KZT | - 79% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 181,010 (1,414 KZT) | 250 KZT | + 465% | |
| TOTAL | - 27% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 458 prices entered by 45 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Zanjan (Iran) is 27% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
478,000 KZT
in Almaty
you would need to make just about 349,139 KZT
(﷼ 44,705,435)
in Zanjan.
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