Cost of living in Karaganda (Kazakhstan) is 8% cheaper than in Alor Star (Malaysia)
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Food | - 5% | |||
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Food in Karaganda (Kazakhstan) is 5% cheaper than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
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Karaganda | Alor Star | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,833 KZT (RM19) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,203 KZT (RM13) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 431 KZT (RM4.52) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 236 KZT (RM2.47) | RM5.99 | - 59% | |
12 eggs, large | 363 KZT (RM3.81) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 506 KZT (RM5.30) | RM4.02 | + 32% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 953 KZT (RM10) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 530 KZT (RM5.56) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 133 KZT (RM1.40) | RM3.15 | - 56% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 264 KZT (RM2.77) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,095 KZT (RM22) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 393 KZT (RM4.12) | RM3.67 | + 12% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 163 KZT (RM1.71) | RM3.37 | - 49% | |
Housing | - 3% | |||
Housing in Karaganda (Kazakhstan) is about the same as in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
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Karaganda | Alor Star | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 118,137 KZT (RM1,239) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 81,876 KZT (RM859) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 14,903 KZT (RM156) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 77,888 KZT (RM817) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 61,368 KZT (RM644) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 10,230 KZT (RM107) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,161 KZT (RM44) | RM97 | - 55% | |
40” flat screen tv | 103,147 KZT (RM1,082) | RM1,429 | - 24% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 24,466 KZT (RM257) | RM209 | + 23% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,273 KZT (RM55) | RM27 | + 105% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4,456 KZT (RM47) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 13% | |||
Clothes in Karaganda (Kazakhstan) is 13% cheaper than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
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Karaganda | Alor Star | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 16,165 KZT (RM170) | RM150 | + 13% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 15,069 KZT (RM158) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 17,842 KZT (RM187) | RM280 | - 33% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 20,602 KZT (RM216) | RM747 | - 71% | |
Transportation | - 26% | |||
Transportation in Karaganda (Kazakhstan) is 26% cheaper than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
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Karaganda | Alor Star | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,079,840 KZT (RM42,805) | RM122,470 | - 65% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 157 KZT (RM1.65) | RM2.58 | - 36% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 5,733 KZT (RM60) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 1,312 KZT (RM14) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 4% | |||
Personal Care in Karaganda (Kazakhstan) is about the same as in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
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Karaganda | Alor Star | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,583 KZT (RM17) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 934 KZT (RM10) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,489 KZT (RM58) | RM70 | - 18% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 945 KZT (RM10) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 699 KZT (RM7) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 826 KZT (RM9) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 251 KZT (RM2.63) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 414 KZT (RM4.34) | RM7 | - 35% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,241 KZT (RM13) | RM24 | - 45% | |
Entertainment | + 2% | |||
Entertainment in Karaganda (Kazakhstan) is about the same as in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
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Karaganda | Alor Star | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,222 KZT (RM55) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | 2,890 KZT (RM30) | RM23 | + 33% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 12,005 KZT (RM126) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 13,298 KZT (RM140) | RM126 | + 11% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,247 KZT (RM13) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 507 KZT (RM5.32) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 456 KZT (RM4.79) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 208,683 KZT (RM2,189) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 10 KZT (RM0.11) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 9,435 KZT (RM99) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 649 KZT (RM7) | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 8% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 18 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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