Cost of living in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 35% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana)
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| Food | - 42% | |||
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| Food in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 42% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
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| Almaty | Georgetown | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,203 KZT (1,440 G$) | 1,264 G$ | + 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,922 KZT (864 G$) | 1,287 G$ | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 871 KZT (392 G$) | 579 G$ | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 379 KZT (171 G$) | 538 G$ | - 68% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 684 KZT (307 G$) | 763 G$ | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 724 KZT (325 G$) | 414 G$ | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,370 KZT (616 G$) | 932 G$ | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 581 KZT (261 G$) | 960 G$ | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 235 KZT (106 G$) | 287 G$ | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 321 KZT (144 G$) | 349 G$ | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,945 KZT (2,223 G$) | 3,176 G$ | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 512 KZT (230 G$) | 404 G$ | - 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 173 KZT (78 G$) | 291 G$ | - 73% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 32% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
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| Almaty | Georgetown | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 425,981 KZT (191,472 G$) | 194,910 G$ | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 203,789 KZT (91,600 G$) | 98,608 G$ | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 24,239 KZT (10,895 G$) | 17,631 G$ | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 218,092 KZT (98,029 G$) | 104,313 G$ | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 152,074 KZT (68,355 G$) | 67,996 G$ | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,382 KZT (6,914 G$) | 11,583 G$ | - 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,073 KZT (1,831 G$) | 9,828 G$ | - 81% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 134,823 KZT (60,601 G$) | 110,045 G$ | - 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 34,438 KZT (15,479 G$) | 28,321 G$ | - 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,600 KZT (1,168 G$) | 1,778 G$ | - 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,137 KZT (1,410 G$) | 1,797 G$ | - 22% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 7% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
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| Almaty | Georgetown | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 26,343 KZT (11,841 G$) | 7,847 G$ | + 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 14,978 KZT (6,733 G$) | 8,227 G$ | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 43,200 KZT (19,418 G$) | 16,227 G$ | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 45,630 KZT (20,510 G$) | 14,013 G$ | + 46% | |
| Transportation | - 57% | |||
| Transportation in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 57% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
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| Almaty | Georgetown | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,593,150 KZT (2,963,514 G$) | 3,245,510 G$ | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 187 KZT (84 G$) | 226 G$ | - 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 5,637 KZT (2,534 G$) | 8,329 G$ | - 70% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 1,982 KZT (891 G$) | 4,157 G$ | - 79% | |
| Personal Care | - 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 47% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
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| Almaty | Georgetown | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,218 KZT (997 G$) | 2,045 G$ | - 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,256 KZT (1,463 G$) | 1,841 G$ | - 21% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,478 KZT (2,462 G$) | 4,277 G$ | - 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 984 KZT (442 G$) | 1,289 G$ | - 66% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 896 KZT (403 G$) | 921 G$ | - 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 898 KZT (404 G$) | 985 G$ | - 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 555 KZT (249 G$) | 534 G$ | - 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 447 KZT (201 G$) | 513 G$ | - 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,311 KZT (1,938 G$) | 1,346 G$ | + 44% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is about the same as in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
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| Almaty | Georgetown | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,837 KZT (3,522 G$) | 4,704 G$ | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,167 KZT (1,423 G$) | 2,652 G$ | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 19,545 KZT (8,785 G$) | 5,776 G$ | + 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 19,837 KZT (8,917 G$) | 12,579 G$ | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,897 KZT (853 G$) | 1,739 G$ | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,245 KZT (559 G$) | 811 G$ | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,293 KZT (581 G$) | 456 G$ | + 27% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 222,448 KZT (99,987 G$) | 15,000 G$ | + 567% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 16 KZT (7 G$) | 24 G$ | - 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 24,225 KZT (10,889 G$) | 5,781 G$ | + 88% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 454 KZT (204 G$) | 619 G$ | - 67% | |
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TOTAL | - 35% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 217 prices entered by 28 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 27, 2022.
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