- Cost of Living
- Kazakhstan
- Malaysia
- Almaty
- Alor Star
- Comparison
Cost of living in Almaty, Kazakhstan compared to Alor Star, Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | - 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 23% cheaper than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,937 KZT (RM25) | RM15 | + 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,345 KZT (RM18) | RM10 | + 77% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 677 KZT (RM9) | RM9 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 270 KZT (RM3.54) | RM6 | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 294 KZT (RM3.85) | RM4.75 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 526 KZT (RM7) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,334 KZT (RM17) | RM35 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 392 KZT (RM5.13) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 120 KZT (RM1.57) | RM3.55 | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 166 KZT (RM2.17) | RM12 | - 82% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,500 KZT (RM20) | RM78 | - 75% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 296 KZT (RM3.87) | RM3.00 | + 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 88 KZT (RM1.16) | RM3.28 | - 65% | |
| Housing | + 9% | |||
| Housing in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 9% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 169,750 KZT (RM2,222) | RM1,135 | + 96% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 134,603 KZT (RM1,762) | RM525 | + 236% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 19,381 KZT (RM254) | RM165 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 122,435 KZT (RM1,603) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 84,065 KZT (RM1,100) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 16,210 KZT (RM212) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 5,124 KZT (RM67) | RM136 | - 51% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 123,925 KZT (RM1,622) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 28,151 KZT (RM369) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,647 KZT (RM22) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,620 KZT (RM34) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 4% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 13,333 KZT (RM175) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 15,061 KZT (RM197) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 26,009 KZT (RM340) | RM212 | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 29,264 KZT (RM383) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 23% cheaper than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,600,000 KZT (RM47,127) | RM99,500 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 130 KZT (RM1.70) | RM1.96 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 6,000 KZT (RM79) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 1,541 KZT (RM20) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 21% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,085 KZT (RM27) | RM16 | + 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,512 KZT (RM20) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 4,311 KZT (RM56) | RM30 | + 88% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 682 KZT (RM9) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 659 KZT (RM9) | RM8 | + 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 715 KZT (RM9) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 415 KZT (RM5.43) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 422 KZT (RM5.53) | RM8 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,074 KZT (RM40) | RM14 | + 188% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 3% cheaper than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,233 KZT (RM82) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,700 KZT (RM35) | RM23 | + 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 8,878 KZT (RM116) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 13,623 KZT (RM178) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,681 KZT (RM22) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 577 KZT (RM8) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 300 KZT (RM3.93) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 59,114 KZT (RM774) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 14 KZT (RM0.18) | RM0.24 | - 26% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 14,905 KZT (RM195) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 250 KZT (RM3.27) | RM13 | - 76% | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 488 prices entered by 44 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 26, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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MYR
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KZT
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Cost of living in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 7% cheaper than in Alor Star (Malaysia)
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RM3,100
in Alor Star
you would need to make just about RM2,869
(219,124 KZT)
in Almaty.
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