Cost of living in Almaty, Kazakhstan vs Mazatlán, Mexico
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| Food | - 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 23% cheaper than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,763 KZT (Mex$ 128) | Mex$ 183 | - 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,782 KZT (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 100 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 817 KZT (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 48 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 368 KZT (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 20 | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 524 KZT (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 36 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 812 KZT (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 17 | + 120% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,344 KZT (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 64 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 643 KZT (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 39 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 208 KZT (Mex$ 10) | Mex$ 21 | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 303 KZT (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 24 | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,182 KZT (Mex$ 240) | Mex$ 244 | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 472 KZT (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 27 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 158 KZT (Mex$ 7) | Mex$ 14 | - 48% | |
| Housing | - 5% | |||
| Housing in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 5% cheaper than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 269,074 KZT (Mex$ 12,460) | Mex$ 14,843 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 163,718 KZT (Mex$ 7,581) | Mex$ 6,999 | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 21,837 KZT (Mex$ 1,011) | Mex$ 1,222 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 213,292 KZT (Mex$ 9,877) | Mex$ 8,735 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 115,628 KZT (Mex$ 5,354) | Mex$ 4,635 | + 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,382 KZT (Mex$ 712) | Mex$ 770 | - 7% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,890 KZT (Mex$ 180) | Mex$ 351 | - 49% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 113,106 KZT (Mex$ 5,237) | Mex$ 8,035 | - 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 37,390 KZT (Mex$ 1,731) | Mex$ 1,699 | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,600 KZT (Mex$ 120) | Mex$ 88 | + 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,484 KZT (Mex$ 161) | Mex$ 54 | + 199% | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 34% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 26,343 KZT (Mex$ 1,220) | Mex$ 848 | + 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 14,978 KZT (Mex$ 694) | Mex$ 552 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 42,437 KZT (Mex$ 1,965) | Mex$ 1,345 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 37,256 KZT (Mex$ 1,725) | Mex$ 1,227 | + 41% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 32% cheaper than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,713,870 KZT (Mex$ 310,891) | Mex$ 255,638 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 174 KZT (Mex$ 8) | Mex$ 20 | - 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 5,715 KZT (Mex$ 265) | Mex$ 424 | - 38% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 2,105 KZT (Mex$ 97) | Mex$ 283 | - 66% | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 10% cheaper than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,218 KZT (Mex$ 103) | Mex$ 105 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,256 KZT (Mex$ 151) | Mex$ 137 | + 10% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,030 KZT (Mex$ 233) | Mex$ 517 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 984 KZT (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 58 | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 815 KZT (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 43 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 944 KZT (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 36 | + 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 437 KZT (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 23 | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 447 KZT (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 19 | + 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,667 KZT (Mex$ 170) | Mex$ 87 | + 94% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 8% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,969 KZT (Mex$ 369) | Mex$ 298 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,181 KZT (Mex$ 147) | Mex$ 109 | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 21,295 KZT (Mex$ 986) | Mex$ 675 | + 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,034 KZT (Mex$ 696) | Mex$ 605 | + 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,897 KZT (Mex$ 88) | Mex$ 110 | - 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,134 KZT (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 54 | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 975 KZT (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 36 | + 25% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 222,448 KZT (Mex$ 10,301) | Mex$ 8,697 | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 23 KZT (Mex$ 1.05) | Mex$ 2.78 | - 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 18,009 KZT (Mex$ 834) | Mex$ 522 | + 60% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 455 KZT (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 53 | - 60% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 390 prices entered by 56 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2021.
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Cost of living in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 12% cheaper than in Mazatlán (Mexico)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require Mex$ 47,000 in Mazatlán you would need to make just about Mex$ 41,484 (895,872 KZT) in Almaty.
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