- Cost of Living
- Iran
- Kazakhstan
- Zanjan
- Almaty
- Comparison
Cost of living in Zanjan, Iran compared to Almaty, Kazakhstan
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Currency:
| Food | + 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Zanjan (Iran) is 52% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 100,000 (1,003 KZT) | 1,937 KZT | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 600,000 (6,019 KZT) | 1,345 KZT | + 348% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 100,000 (1,003 KZT) | 677 KZT | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 15,578 (156 KZT) | 270 KZT | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 40,404 (405 KZT) | 294 KZT | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 22,660 (227 KZT) | 526 KZT | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 80,000 (803 KZT) | 1,334 KZT | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 24,220 (243 KZT) | 392 KZT | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 14,220 (143 KZT) | 120 KZT | + 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ﷼ 30,000 (301 KZT) | 166 KZT | + 82% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 1,500 KZT | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 27,110 (272 KZT) | 296 KZT | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 38,440 (386 KZT) | 88 KZT | + 337% | |
| Housing | + 39% | |||
| Housing in Zanjan (Iran) is 39% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 6,000,000 (60,190 KZT) | 169,750 KZT | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 4,000,000 (40,127 KZT) | 134,603 KZT | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 6,000,000 (60,190 KZT) | 19,381 KZT | + 211% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 5,531,910 (55,494 KZT) | 122,435 KZT | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 3,000,000 (30,095 KZT) | 84,065 KZT | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 3,000,000 (30,095 KZT) | 16,210 KZT | + 86% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 3,000,000 (30,095 KZT) | 5,124 KZT | + 487% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 20,000,000 (200,634 KZT) | 123,925 KZT | + 62% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 10,000,000 (100,317 KZT) | 28,151 KZT | + 256% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 200,000 (2,006 KZT) | 1,647 KZT | + 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 300,000 (3,010 KZT) | 2,620 KZT | + 15% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Zanjan (Iran) is 18% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 2,000,000 (20,063 KZT) | 13,333 KZT | + 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 2,000,000 (20,063 KZT) | 15,061 KZT | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 2,000,000 (20,063 KZT) | 26,009 KZT | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 1,500,000 (15,048 KZT) | 29,264 KZT | - 49% | |
| 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 (100 KZT) | 130 KZT | - 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 536,702 (5,384 KZT) | 6,000 KZT | - 10% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 1,541 KZT | - | |
| Personal Care | + 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Zanjan (Iran) is 0% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 50,000 (502 KZT) | 2,085 KZT | - 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 1,512 KZT | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 300,000 (3,010 KZT) | 4,311 KZT | - 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 200,000 (2,006 KZT) | 682 KZT | + 194% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 25,000 (251 KZT) | 659 KZT | - 62% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 120,000 (1,204 KZT) | 715 KZT | + 68% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 100,000 (1,003 KZT) | 415 KZT | + 142% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 70,000 (702 KZT) | 422 KZT | + 66% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 100,000 (1,003 KZT) | 3,074 KZT | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Zanjan (Iran) is 14% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 460,000 (4,615 KZT) | 6,233 KZT | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 90,461 (907 KZT) | 2,700 KZT | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 8,878 KZT | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 300,000 (3,010 KZT) | 13,623 KZT | - 78% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ﷼ 200,000 (2,006 KZT) | 1,681 KZT | + 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 50,000 (502 KZT) | 577 KZT | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ﷼ 200,000 (2,006 KZT) | 300 KZT | + 569% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | ﷼ 10,000,000 (100,317 KZT) | 59,114 KZT | + 70% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 1,500 (15 KZT) | 14 KZT | + 11% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 14,905 KZT | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 300,000 (3,010 KZT) | 250 KZT | + 1104% | |
| TOTAL | + 22% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 482 prices entered by 37 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2017.
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For example, you would need at least 633,735 KZT
(﷼ 63,173,275)
in Zanjan
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
518,000 KZT
in Almaty.
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