Cost of living in Almaty, Kazakhstan vs Pécs, Hungary
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Food | + 7% | |||
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Food in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 7% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,763 KZT (1,932 Ft) | 1,292 Ft | + 49% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,782 KZT (1,246 Ft) | 1,485 Ft | - 16% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 817 KZT (572 Ft) | 747 Ft | - 24% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 368 KZT (257 Ft) | 206 Ft | + 25% | |
12 eggs, large | 524 KZT (366 Ft) | 563 Ft | - 35% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 812 KZT (568 Ft) | 481 Ft | + 18% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,344 KZT (940 Ft) | 1,072 Ft | - 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 643 KZT (449 Ft) | 297 Ft | + 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 208 KZT (146 Ft) | 170 Ft | - 14% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 303 KZT (211 Ft) | 239 Ft | - 11% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,182 KZT (3,623 Ft) | 1,550 Ft | + 134% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 472 KZT (330 Ft) | 400 Ft | - 18% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 158 KZT (111 Ft) | 112 Ft | - 1% | |
Housing | + 9% | |||
Housing in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 9% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 269,074 KZT (188,120 Ft) | 133,220 Ft | + 41% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 163,718 KZT (114,461 Ft) | 95,701 Ft | + 20% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 21,837 KZT (15,267 Ft) | 34,184 Ft | - 55% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 213,292 KZT (149,120 Ft) | 88,226 Ft | + 69% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 115,628 KZT (80,840 Ft) | 53,457 Ft | + 51% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,382 KZT (10,754 Ft) | 29,426 Ft | - 63% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,890 KZT (2,720 Ft) | 3,293 Ft | - 17% | |
40” flat screen tv | 113,106 KZT (79,077 Ft) | 109,122 Ft | - 28% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 37,390 KZT (26,141 Ft) | 17,879 Ft | + 46% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,600 KZT (1,817 Ft) | 2,693 Ft | - 33% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,484 KZT (2,436 Ft) | 1,626 Ft | + 50% | |
Clothes | + 12% | |||
Clothes in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 12% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 26,343 KZT (18,417 Ft) | 20,108 Ft | - 8% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 14,978 KZT (10,472 Ft) | 9,192 Ft | + 14% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 42,437 KZT (29,669 Ft) | 20,918 Ft | + 42% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 37,256 KZT (26,047 Ft) | 19,358 Ft | + 35% | |
Transportation | - 40% | |||
Transportation in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 40% cheaper than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,713,870 KZT (4,693,913 Ft) | 5,414,460 Ft | - 13% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 171 KZT (120 Ft) | 374 Ft | - 68% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 5,715 KZT (3,996 Ft) | 6,234 Ft | - 36% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 2,105 KZT (1,472 Ft) | 3,882 Ft | - 62% | |
Personal Care | - 21% | |||
Personal Care in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 21% cheaper than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,218 KZT (1,551 Ft) | 1,733 Ft | - 11% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,256 KZT (2,276 Ft) | 2,116 Ft | + 8% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,030 KZT (3,517 Ft) | 7,588 Ft | - 54% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 984 KZT (688 Ft) | 771 Ft | - 11% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 815 KZT (570 Ft) | 819 Ft | - 30% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 944 KZT (660 Ft) | 802 Ft | - 18% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 437 KZT (306 Ft) | 418 Ft | - 27% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 447 KZT (313 Ft) | 422 Ft | - 26% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,667 KZT (2,564 Ft) | 1,844 Ft | + 39% | |
Entertainment | + 7% | |||
Entertainment in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 7% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,969 KZT (5,571 Ft) | 4,446 Ft | + 25% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 3,181 KZT (2,224 Ft) | 2,815 Ft | - 21% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 21,295 KZT (14,888 Ft) | 7,424 Ft | + 101% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,034 KZT (10,511 Ft) | 7,260 Ft | + 45% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,897 KZT (1,326 Ft) | 1,222 Ft | + 8% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,134 KZT (793 Ft) | 448 Ft | + 77% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 975 KZT (681 Ft) | 422 Ft | + 61% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 222,448 KZT (155,522 Ft) | 194,327 Ft | - 20% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 23 KZT (16 Ft) | 30 Ft | - 48% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 18,009 KZT (12,590 Ft) | 7,111 Ft | + 77% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 455 KZT (318 Ft) | 1,086 Ft | - 71% | |
TOTAL | - 8% |

These prices were last updated on January 27, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 383,000 Ft in Pécs you would need to make just about 354,163 Ft (506,572 KZT) in Almaty.
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