Cost of living in Almaty, Kazakhstan vs Georgetown, Guyana
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Food | - 41% | |||
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Food in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 41% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,763 KZT (1,379 G$) | 1,608 G$ | - 14% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,782 KZT (890 G$) | 1,259 G$ | - 29% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 817 KZT (408 G$) | 521 G$ | - 22% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 368 KZT (184 G$) | 510 G$ | - 64% | |
12 eggs, large | 524 KZT (261 G$) | 730 G$ | - 64% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 812 KZT (405 G$) | 383 G$ | + 6% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,344 KZT (671 G$) | 1,078 G$ | - 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 643 KZT (321 G$) | 740 G$ | - 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 208 KZT (104 G$) | 229 G$ | - 55% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 303 KZT (151 G$) | 333 G$ | - 55% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,182 KZT (2,587 G$) | 3,982 G$ | - 35% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 472 KZT (235 G$) | 400 G$ | - 41% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 158 KZT (79 G$) | 282 G$ | - 72% | |
Housing | - 42% | |||
Housing in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 42% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 269,074 KZT (134,337 G$) | 232,431 G$ | - 42% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 163,718 KZT (81,737 G$) | 113,424 G$ | - 28% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 21,837 KZT (10,902 G$) | 20,497 G$ | - 47% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 213,292 KZT (106,488 G$) | 117,257 G$ | - 9% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 115,628 KZT (57,728 G$) | 77,460 G$ | - 25% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,382 KZT (7,679 G$) | 13,624 G$ | - 44% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,890 KZT (1,942 G$) | 10,028 G$ | - 81% | |
40” flat screen tv | 113,106 KZT (56,469 G$) | 139,876 G$ | - 60% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 37,390 KZT (18,667 G$) | 25,674 G$ | - 27% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,600 KZT (1,298 G$) | 1,705 G$ | - 24% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,484 KZT (1,740 G$) | 1,621 G$ | + 7% | |
Clothes | + 16% | |||
Clothes in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 16% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 26,343 KZT (13,152 G$) | 8,610 G$ | + 53% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 14,978 KZT (7,478 G$) | 7,398 G$ | + 1% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 42,437 KZT (21,187 G$) | 16,822 G$ | + 26% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 37,256 KZT (18,600 G$) | 15,990 G$ | + 16% | |
Transportation | - 54% | |||
Transportation in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 54% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,713,870 KZT (3,351,947 G$) | 3,936,530 G$ | - 15% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 171 KZT (85 G$) | 220 G$ | - 61% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 5,715 KZT (2,853 G$) | 8,612 G$ | - 67% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 2,105 KZT (1,051 G$) | 3,664 G$ | - 71% | |
Personal Care | - 42% | |||
Personal Care in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 42% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,218 KZT (1,107 G$) | 2,053 G$ | - 46% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,256 KZT (1,626 G$) | 2,219 G$ | - 27% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,030 KZT (2,511 G$) | 3,824 G$ | - 34% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 984 KZT (491 G$) | 1,216 G$ | - 60% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 815 KZT (407 G$) | 769 G$ | - 47% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 944 KZT (471 G$) | 917 G$ | - 49% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 437 KZT (218 G$) | 484 G$ | - 55% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 447 KZT (223 G$) | 405 G$ | - 45% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,667 KZT (1,831 G$) | 1,127 G$ | + 62% | |
Entertainment | - 15% | |||
Entertainment in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 15% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,969 KZT (3,979 G$) | 4,896 G$ | - 19% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 3,181 KZT (1,588 G$) | 2,523 G$ | - 37% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 21,295 KZT (10,632 G$) | 5,738 G$ | + 85% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,034 KZT (7,506 G$) | 13,433 G$ | - 44% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,897 KZT (947 G$) | 1,714 G$ | - 45% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,134 KZT (566 G$) | 919 G$ | - 38% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 975 KZT (487 G$) | 417 G$ | + 17% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 222,448 KZT (111,059 G$) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 23 KZT (11 G$) | 21 G$ | - 47% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 18,009 KZT (8,991 G$) | 5,596 G$ | + 61% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 455 KZT (227 G$) | 549 G$ | - 59% | |
TOTAL | - 38% |

These prices were last updated on January 22, 2021.
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Cost of living in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 38% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 751,000 G$ in Georgetown you would need to make just about 462,252 G$ (925,880 KZT) in Almaty.
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