- Cost of Living
- Kazakhstan
- Malaysia
- Aqtöbe
- Alor Star
- Comparison
Cost of living in Aqtöbe, Kazakhstan compared to Alor Star, Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Aqtöbe (Kazakhstan) is 35% cheaper than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,500 KZT (RM19) | RM15 | + 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 850 KZT (RM11) | RM10 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 400 KZT (RM5.03) | RM9 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 250 KZT (RM3.15) | RM6 | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 285 KZT (RM3.59) | RM4.75 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 300 KZT (RM3.78) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | RM35 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 300 KZT (RM3.78) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 91 KZT (RM1.15) | RM3.55 | - 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 185 KZT (RM2.33) | RM12 | - 81% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,000 KZT (RM38) | RM78 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 270 KZT (RM3.40) | RM3.00 | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 35 KZT (RM0.44) | RM3.28 | - 87% | |
| Housing | - 1% | |||
| Housing in Aqtöbe (Kazakhstan) is 1% cheaper than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 130,000 KZT (RM1,636) | RM1,135 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 100,000 KZT (RM1,259) | RM525 | + 140% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 15,000 KZT (RM189) | RM165 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 80,000 KZT (RM1,007) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 50,000 KZT (RM629) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 12,000 KZT (RM151) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 4,600 KZT (RM58) | RM136 | - 57% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,000 KZT (RM13) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Aqtöbe (Kazakhstan) is 3% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 25,000 KZT (RM315) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 15,000 KZT (RM189) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 25,000 KZT (RM315) | RM212 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Aqtöbe (Kazakhstan) is 7% cheaper than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 7,500,000 KZT (RM94,393) | RM109,250 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 141 KZT (RM1.77) | RM1.96 | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Aqtöbe (Kazakhstan) is 2% cheaper than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 300 KZT (RM3.78) | RM16 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | RM30 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 615 KZT (RM8) | RM8 | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,120 KZT (RM14) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 800 KZT (RM10) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 650 KZT (RM8) | RM8 | + 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,000 KZT (RM38) | RM14 | + 170% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Aqtöbe (Kazakhstan) is 4% cheaper than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,000 KZT (RM126) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,000 KZT (RM38) | RM23 | + 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 20,000 KZT (RM252) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 30,000 KZT (RM378) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15,000 KZT (RM189) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 600 KZT (RM8) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | - | - | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 10 KZT (RM0.13) | RM0.24 | - 48% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 12,500 KZT (RM157) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 420 KZT (RM5.29) | RM13 | - 61% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 59 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 29, 2017.
Exchange rate:
0.01259
MYR
/
KZT
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Cost of living in Aqtöbe (Kazakhstan) is 9% cheaper than in Alor Star (Malaysia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
RM3,100
in Alor Star
you would need to make just about RM2,811
(223,375 KZT)
in Aqtöbe.
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