Cost of living in Almaty, Kazakhstan vs Mazatlán, Mexico
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| Food | - 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 22% cheaper than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,125 KZT (Mex$ 111) | Mex$ 154 | - 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,544 KZT (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 91 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 734 KZT (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 47 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 332 KZT (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 18 | - 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 460 KZT (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 34 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 568 KZT (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 17 | + 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,531 KZT (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 57 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 480 KZT (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 36 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 165 KZT (Mex$ 9) | Mex$ 19 | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 258 KZT (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 18 | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,958 KZT (Mex$ 155) | Mex$ 204 | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 365 KZT (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 25 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 117 KZT (Mex$ 6) | Mex$ 14 | - 56% | |
| Housing | + 6% | |||
| Housing in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 6% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 250,267 KZT (Mex$ 13,123) | Mex$ 14,928 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 147,526 KZT (Mex$ 7,735) | Mex$ 6,302 | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 21,380 KZT (Mex$ 1,121) | Mex$ 901 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 181,902 KZT (Mex$ 9,538) | Mex$ 7,950 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 101,527 KZT (Mex$ 5,324) | Mex$ 4,109 | + 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 13,860 KZT (Mex$ 727) | Mex$ 647 | + 12% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,959 KZT (Mex$ 208) | Mex$ 351 | - 41% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 133,416 KZT (Mex$ 6,996) | Mex$ 7,423 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 30,502 KZT (Mex$ 1,599) | Mex$ 1,636 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,448 KZT (Mex$ 128) | Mex$ 89 | + 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,071 KZT (Mex$ 161) | Mex$ 58 | + 176% | |
| Clothes | + 40% | |||
| Clothes in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 40% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 22,887 KZT (Mex$ 1,200) | Mex$ 786 | + 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 14,608 KZT (Mex$ 766) | Mex$ 560 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 37,636 KZT (Mex$ 1,973) | Mex$ 1,394 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 27,619 KZT (Mex$ 1,448) | Mex$ 1,124 | + 29% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 29% cheaper than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,259,290 KZT (Mex$ 328,202) | Mex$ 235,920 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 161 KZT (Mex$ 8) | Mex$ 20 | - 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 5,169 KZT (Mex$ 271) | Mex$ 456 | - 41% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 1,603 KZT (Mex$ 84) | Mex$ 272 | - 69% | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is about the same as in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,289 KZT (Mex$ 120) | Mex$ 94 | + 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,722 KZT (Mex$ 143) | Mex$ 114 | + 26% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 KZT (Mex$ 262) | Mex$ 471 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 867 KZT (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 63 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 709 KZT (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 43 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 829 KZT (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 33 | + 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 421 KZT (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 21 | + 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 422 KZT (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 20 | + 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,726 KZT (Mex$ 195) | Mex$ 78 | + 149% | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 24% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 9,340 KZT (Mex$ 490) | Mex$ 291 | + 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,727 KZT (Mex$ 195) | Mex$ 103 | + 90% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 14,537 KZT (Mex$ 762) | Mex$ 496 | + 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 16,864 KZT (Mex$ 884) | Mex$ 517 | + 71% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,783 KZT (Mex$ 93) | Mex$ 89 | + 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,037 KZT (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 43 | + 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 849 KZT (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 30 | + 46% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 208,595 KZT (Mex$ 10,938) | Mex$ 11,076 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 18 KZT (Mex$ 0.92) | Mex$ 2.75 | - 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 18,977 KZT (Mex$ 995) | Mex$ 428 | + 133% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 410 KZT (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 47 | - 54% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 394 prices entered by 39 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 29, 2020.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require Mex$ 41,000 in Mazatlán you would need to make just about Mex$ 39,054 (744,823 KZT) in Almaty.
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