Cost of living in Almaty, Kazakhstan vs Azua de Compostela, Dominican Republic
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Food | - 20% | |||
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Food in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 20% cheaper than in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,763 KZT (RD$ 385) | RD$ 500 | - 23% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,782 KZT (RD$ 249) | RD$ 400 | - 38% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 817 KZT (RD$ 114) | RD$ 75 | + 52% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 368 KZT (RD$ 51) | RD$ 65 | - 21% | |
12 eggs, large | 524 KZT (RD$ 73) | RD$ 70 | + 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 812 KZT (RD$ 113) | RD$ 60 | + 89% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,344 KZT (RD$ 187) | RD$ 243 | - 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 643 KZT (RD$ 90) | RD$ 80 | + 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 208 KZT (RD$ 29) | RD$ 50 | - 42% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 303 KZT (RD$ 42) | RD$ 120 | - 65% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,182 KZT (RD$ 722) | RD$ 800 | - 10% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 472 KZT (RD$ 66) | RD$ 65 | + 1% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 158 KZT (RD$ 22) | RD$ 40 | - 45% | |
Housing | + 7% | |||
Housing in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 7% more expensive than in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 269,074 KZT (RD$ 37,516) | RD$ 22,000 | + 71% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 163,718 KZT (RD$ 22,826) | RD$ 16,000 | + 43% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 21,837 KZT (RD$ 3,045) | RD$ 3,500 | - 13% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 213,292 KZT (RD$ 29,738) | RD$ 18,000 | + 65% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 115,628 KZT (RD$ 16,121) | RD$ 11,000 | + 47% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,382 KZT (RD$ 2,145) | RD$ 2,500 | - 14% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,890 KZT (RD$ 542) | RD$ 1,450 | - 63% | |
40” flat screen tv | 113,106 KZT (RD$ 15,770) | RD$ 28,000 | - 44% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 37,390 KZT (RD$ 5,213) | RD$ 8,000 | - 35% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,600 KZT (RD$ 362) | RD$ 390 | - 7% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,484 KZT (RD$ 486) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 44% | |||
Clothes in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 44% more expensive than in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 26,343 KZT (RD$ 3,673) | RD$ 2,500 | + 47% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 14,978 KZT (RD$ 2,088) | RD$ 1,500 | + 39% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 42,437 KZT (RD$ 5,917) | RD$ 3,000 | + 97% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 37,256 KZT (RD$ 5,194) | RD$ 4,500 | + 15% | |
Transportation | - 41% | |||
Transportation in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 41% cheaper than in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,713,870 KZT (RD$ 936,083) | RD$ 700,000 | + 34% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 174 KZT (RD$ 24) | RD$ 58 | - 58% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 5,715 KZT (RD$ 797) | RD$ 2,300 | - 65% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 2,105 KZT (RD$ 293) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 13% | |||
Personal Care in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 13% cheaper than in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,218 KZT (RD$ 309) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,256 KZT (RD$ 454) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,030 KZT (RD$ 701) | RD$ 1,500 | - 53% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 984 KZT (RD$ 137) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 815 KZT (RD$ 114) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 944 KZT (RD$ 132) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 437 KZT (RD$ 61) | RD$ 120 | - 49% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 447 KZT (RD$ 62) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,667 KZT (RD$ 511) | RD$ 350 | + 46% | |
Entertainment | - 9% | |||
Entertainment in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 9% cheaper than in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,969 KZT (RD$ 1,111) | RD$ 1,200 | - 7% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 3,181 KZT (RD$ 444) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 21,295 KZT (RD$ 2,969) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,034 KZT (RD$ 2,096) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,897 KZT (RD$ 264) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,134 KZT (RD$ 158) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 975 KZT (RD$ 136) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 222,448 KZT (RD$ 31,015) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 23 KZT (RD$ 3.15) | RD$ 9 | - 65% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 18,009 KZT (RD$ 2,511) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 455 KZT (RD$ 63) | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 15% |

These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require RD$ 70,000 in Azua de Compostela you would need to make just about RD$ 59,787 (428,810 KZT) in Almaty.
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