Cost of living in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 19% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland)
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Food | - 22% | |||
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Food in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 22% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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Almaty | Warsaw | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,675 KZT (32 zł) | 42 zł | - 23% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,759 KZT (24 zł) | 31 zł | - 21% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,260 KZT (11 zł) | 12 zł | - 11% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 649 KZT (5.70 zł) | 3.98 zł | + 43% | |
12 eggs, large | 873 KZT (8 zł) | 16 zł | - 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,410 KZT (12 zł) | 13 zł | - 5% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,771 KZT (16 zł) | 17 zł | - 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 795 KZT (7 zł) | 3.95 zł | + 77% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 292 KZT (2.57 zł) | 3.68 zł | - 30% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 400 KZT (3.51 zł) | 4.31 zł | - 19% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,675 KZT (32 zł) | 34 zł | - 5% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 716 KZT (6 zł) | 9 zł | - 32% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 191 KZT (1.68 zł) | 4.25 zł | - 60% | |
Housing | - 33% | |||
Housing in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 33% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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Almaty | Warsaw | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 524,800 KZT (4,611 zł) | 7,434 zł | - 38% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 263,378 KZT (2,314 zł) | 5,174 zł | - 55% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 29,715 KZT (261 zł) | 757 zł | - 66% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 341,368 KZT (2,999 zł) | 4,150 zł | - 28% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 203,847 KZT (1,791 zł) | 3,079 zł | - 42% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 18,115 KZT (159 zł) | 393 zł | - 60% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,008 KZT (35 zł) | 57 zł | - 38% | |
40” flat screen tv | 148,736 KZT (1,307 zł) | 1,888 zł | - 31% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 167,973 KZT (1,476 zł) | 579 zł | + 155% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 9,303 KZT (82 zł) | 38 zł | + 114% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4,146 KZT (36 zł) | 35 zł | + 4% | |
Clothes | - 12% | |||
Clothes in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 12% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 21,072 KZT (185 zł) | 310 zł | - 40% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 15,479 KZT (136 zł) | 156 zł | - 13% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 43,482 KZT (382 zł) | 348 zł | + 10% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 66,649 KZT (586 zł) | 403 zł | + 45% | |
Transportation | - 25% | |||
Transportation in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 25% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 19,214,800 KZT (168,821 zł) | 120,428 zł | + 40% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 235 KZT (2.07 zł) | 7 zł | - 71% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 5,035 KZT (44 zł) | 108 zł | - 59% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 6,834 KZT (60 zł) | 35 zł | + 69% | |
Personal Care | + 22% | |||
Personal Care in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 22% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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Almaty | Warsaw | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,536 KZT (31 zł) | 21 zł | + 45% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,778 KZT (42 zł) | 28 zł | + 51% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 9,289 KZT (82 zł) | 149 zł | - 45% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,411 KZT (12 zł) | 16 zł | - 25% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,237 KZT (28 zł) | 13 zł | + 117% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,801 KZT (16 zł) | 11 zł | + 40% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 724 KZT (6 zł) | 8 zł | - 22% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 862 KZT (8 zł) | 10 zł | - 27% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,638 KZT (41 zł) | 72 zł | - 44% | |
Entertainment | + 10% | |||
Entertainment in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 10% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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Almaty | Warsaw | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 13,372 KZT (117 zł) | 126 zł | - 7% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 5,378 KZT (47 zł) | 58 zł | - 19% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 16,928 KZT (149 zł) | 233 zł | - 36% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 27,810 KZT (244 zł) | 197 zł | + 24% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,481 KZT (22 zł) | 31 zł | - 30% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,495 KZT (13 zł) | 14 zł | - 7% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,321 KZT (12 zł) | 14 zł | - 15% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 376,792 KZT (3,310 zł) | 2,833 zł | + 17% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 50 KZT (0.44 zł) | 0.38 zł | + 15% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 32,192 KZT (283 zł) | 158 zł | + 79% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 820 KZT (7 zł) | 18 zł | - 61% | |
TOTAL | - 19% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 721 prices entered by 96 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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