Cost of living in London (United Kingdom) is 219% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan)
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Food | + 97% | |||
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Food in London (United Kingdom) is 97% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
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London | Almaty | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £14 (8,139 KZT) | 3,675 KZT | + 121% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £8 (4,369 KZT) | 2,759 KZT | + 58% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £4.83 (2,740 KZT) | 1,260 KZT | + 117% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.22 (695 KZT) | 649 KZT | + 7% | |
12 eggs, large | £3.99 (2,264 KZT) | 873 KZT | + 159% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.25 (1,275 KZT) | 1,410 KZT | - 10% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.78 (2,711 KZT) | 1,771 KZT | + 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.10 (1,192 KZT) | 795 KZT | + 50% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.78 (442 KZT) | 292 KZT | + 51% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £2.04 (1,160 KZT) | 400 KZT | + 190% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £12 (6,861 KZT) | 3,675 KZT | + 87% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | £2.41 (1,367 KZT) | 716 KZT | + 91% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.50 (851 KZT) | 191 KZT | + 345% | |
Housing | + 321% | |||
Housing in London (United Kingdom) is 321% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
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London | Almaty | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £3,013 (1,710,156 KZT) | 524,800 KZT | + 226% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £3,986 (2,262,220 KZT) | 263,378 KZT | + 759% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £213 (120,721 KZT) | 29,715 KZT | + 306% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £2,726 (1,547,325 KZT) | 341,368 KZT | + 353% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £3,587 (2,035,857 KZT) | 203,847 KZT | + 899% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £205 (116,541 KZT) | 18,115 KZT | + 543% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £27 (15,327 KZT) | 4,008 KZT | + 282% | |
40” flat screen tv | £414 (234,826 KZT) | 148,736 KZT | + 58% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £116 (65,905 KZT) | 167,973 KZT | - 61% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £5.51 (3,128 KZT) | 9,303 KZT | - 66% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | £17 (9,891 KZT) | 4,146 KZT | + 139% | |
Clothes | + 42% | |||
Clothes in London (United Kingdom) is 42% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £80 (45,543 KZT) | 21,072 KZT | + 116% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £38 (21,319 KZT) | 15,479 KZT | + 38% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £92 (52,144 KZT) | 43,482 KZT | + 20% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £102 (57,829 KZT) | 66,649 KZT | - 13% | |
Transportation | + 435% | |||
Transportation in London (United Kingdom) is 435% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £29,071 (16,499,441 KZT) | 19,214,800 KZT | - 14% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.44 (816 KZT) | 235 KZT | + 247% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | £177 (100,488 KZT) | 5,035 KZT | + 1896% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £19 (11,035 KZT) | 6,863 KZT | + 61% | |
Personal Care | + 34% | |||
Personal Care in London (United Kingdom) is 34% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
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London | Almaty | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £5.87 (3,333 KZT) | 3,536 KZT | - 6% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £10 (5,471 KZT) | 4,778 KZT | + 14% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £76 (43,374 KZT) | 9,289 KZT | + 367% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £7 (3,839 KZT) | 1,411 KZT | + 172% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £2.16 (1,225 KZT) | 3,237 KZT | - 62% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £5.53 (3,140 KZT) | 1,801 KZT | + 74% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.97 (1,685 KZT) | 724 KZT | + 133% | |
Tube of toothpaste | £1.76 (1,001 KZT) | 862 KZT | + 16% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £19 (10,870 KZT) | 4,638 KZT | + 134% | |
Entertainment | + 74% | |||
Entertainment in London (United Kingdom) is 74% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
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London | Almaty | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £47 (26,796 KZT) | 13,372 KZT | + 100% | |
2 tickets to the movies | £27 (15,198 KZT) | 5,378 KZT | + 183% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £310 (175,706 KZT) | 16,928 KZT | + 938% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £76 (43,126 KZT) | 27,810 KZT | + 55% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £13 (7,600 KZT) | 2,481 KZT | + 206% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.79 (2,154 KZT) | 1,495 KZT | + 44% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £7 (4,068 KZT) | 1,321 KZT | + 208% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £587 (333,069 KZT) | 376,792 KZT | - 12% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.11 (62 KZT) | 50 KZT | + 23% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | £58 (32,910 KZT) | 32,192 KZT | + 2% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £15 (8,403 KZT) | 820 KZT | + 925% | |
TOTAL | + 219% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,323 prices entered by 264 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2024.
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