- Cost of Living
- Kazakhstan
- Malaysia
- Almaty
- Alor Star
- Comparison
Cost of living in Almaty, Kazakhstan compared to Alor Star, Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | - 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 25% cheaper than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,937 KZT (RM24) | RM15 | + 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,379 KZT (RM17) | RM10 | + 70% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 759 KZT (RM9) | RM9 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 307 KZT (RM3.77) | RM6 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 294 KZT (RM3.61) | RM4.75 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 456 KZT (RM5.60) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,495 KZT (RM18) | RM35 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 413 KZT (RM5.08) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 130 KZT (RM1.59) | RM3.55 | - 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 166 KZT (RM2.03) | RM12 | - 83% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,500 KZT (RM18) | RM78 | - 76% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 300 KZT (RM3.68) | RM3.00 | + 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 101 KZT (RM1.24) | RM3.28 | - 62% | |
| Housing | + 7% | |||
| Housing in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 7% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 169,750 KZT (RM2,084) | RM1,135 | + 84% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 134,603 KZT (RM1,652) | RM525 | + 215% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 21,978 KZT (RM270) | RM165 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 122,435 KZT (RM1,503) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 84,065 KZT (RM1,032) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 15,371 KZT (RM189) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 4,832 KZT (RM59) | RM136 | - 56% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 142,802 KZT (RM1,753) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 34,418 KZT (RM423) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,250 KZT (RM28) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,042 KZT (RM37) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 2% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 13,333 KZT (RM164) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 15,061 KZT (RM185) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 22,194 KZT (RM272) | RM212 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 31,231 KZT (RM383) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 28% cheaper than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,600,000 KZT (RM44,196) | RM109,250 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 136 KZT (RM1.67) | RM1.96 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 6,000 KZT (RM74) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 1,538 KZT (RM19) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 19% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,067 KZT (RM25) | RM16 | + 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,727 KZT (RM21) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 4,666 KZT (RM57) | RM30 | + 91% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 789 KZT (RM10) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 706 KZT (RM9) | RM8 | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 785 KZT (RM10) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 456 KZT (RM5.60) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 456 KZT (RM5.60) | RM8 | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,058 KZT (RM38) | RM14 | + 169% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 4% cheaper than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,315 KZT (RM90) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,700 KZT (RM33) | RM23 | + 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,830 KZT (RM133) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 14,824 KZT (RM182) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,781 KZT (RM22) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 577 KZT (RM7) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 300 KZT (RM3.68) | - | - | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | 209,962 KZT (RM2,578) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 14 KZT (RM0.17) | RM0.24 | - 31% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 14,905 KZT (RM183) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 250 KZT (RM3.07) | RM13 | - 77% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 477 prices entered by 51 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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MYR
/
KZT
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Cost of living in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 10% cheaper than in Alor Star (Malaysia)
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RM3,200
in Alor Star
you would need to make just about RM2,883
(234,823 KZT)
in Almaty.
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