Cost of living in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 26% more expensive than in Welkom (South Africa)
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Food | + 52% | |||
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Food in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 52% more expensive than in Welkom (South Africa) | ||||
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Almaty | Welkom | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,675 KZT (R 155) | R 59 | + 163% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,759 KZT (R 116) | R 64 | + 82% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,260 KZT (R 53) | R 31 | + 74% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 649 KZT (R 27) | R 14 | + 93% | |
12 eggs, large | 873 KZT (R 37) | R 30 | + 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,410 KZT (R 60) | R 20 | + 192% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,771 KZT (R 75) | R 94 | - 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 795 KZT (R 34) | R 24 | + 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 292 KZT (R 12) | R 38 | - 68% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 400 KZT (R 17) | R 44 | - 61% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,675 KZT (R 155) | R 67 | + 132% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 716 KZT (R 30) | R 19 | + 60% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 191 KZT (R 8) | R 9 | - 7% | |
Housing | + 36% | |||
Housing in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 36% more expensive than in Welkom (South Africa) | ||||
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Almaty | Welkom | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 524,800 KZT (R 22,157) | R 8,635 | + 157% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 263,378 KZT (R 11,120) | R 6,643 | + 67% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 29,715 KZT (R 1,255) | R 2,263 | - 45% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 341,368 KZT (R 14,412) | R 8,000 | + 80% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 203,847 KZT (R 8,606) | R 6,000 | + 43% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 18,115 KZT (R 765) | R 1,527 | - 50% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,008 KZT (R 169) | R 658 | - 74% | |
40” flat screen tv | 148,736 KZT (R 6,280) | R 5,080 | + 24% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 167,973 KZT (R 7,092) | R 1,236 | + 474% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 9,303 KZT (R 393) | R 87 | + 351% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4,146 KZT (R 175) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 51% | |||
Clothes in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 51% more expensive than in Welkom (South Africa) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 21,072 KZT (R 890) | R 858 | + 4% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 15,479 KZT (R 653) | R 470 | + 39% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 43,482 KZT (R 1,836) | R 836 | + 120% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 66,649 KZT (R 2,814) | R 1,000 | + 181% | |
Transportation | - 11% | |||
Transportation in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 11% cheaper than in Welkom (South Africa) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 19,214,800 KZT (R 811,245) | R 369,348 | + 120% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 235 KZT (R 10) | R 15 | - 35% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 5,035 KZT (R 213) | R 586 | - 64% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 6,834 KZT (R 289) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 2% | |||
Personal Care in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is about the same as in Welkom (South Africa) | ||||
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Almaty | Welkom | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,536 KZT (R 149) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,778 KZT (R 202) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 9,289 KZT (R 392) | R 400 | - 2% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,411 KZT (R 60) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,237 KZT (R 137) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,801 KZT (R 76) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 724 KZT (R 31) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 862 KZT (R 36) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,638 KZT (R 196) | R 120 | + 63% | |
Entertainment | + 65% | |||
Entertainment in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 65% more expensive than in Welkom (South Africa) | ||||
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Almaty | Welkom | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 13,372 KZT (R 565) | R 225 | + 151% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 5,378 KZT (R 227) | R 147 | + 55% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 16,928 KZT (R 715) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 27,810 KZT (R 1,174) | R 400 | + 194% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,481 KZT (R 105) | R 39 | + 169% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,495 KZT (R 63) | R 18 | + 261% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,321 KZT (R 56) | R 15 | + 272% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 376,792 KZT (R 15,908) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 50 KZT (R 2.13) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 32,192 KZT (R 1,359) | R 300 | + 353% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 820 KZT (R 35) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 26% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 333 prices entered by 25 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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