- Cost of Living
- Iran
- Kazakhstan
- Zanjan
- Almaty
- Comparison
Cost of living in Zanjan, Iran compared to Almaty, Kazakhstan

Currency:
Food | - 18% | |||
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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% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
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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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