Cost of living in New York City, United States vs Almaty, Kazakhstan
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| Food | + 203% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New York City (United States) is 203% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 (7,733 KZT) | 2,763 KZT | + 180% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (3,891 KZT) | 1,782 KZT | + 118% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.91 (2,479 KZT) | 817 KZT | + 203% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.07 (450 KZT) | 368 KZT | + 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.11 (1,726 KZT) | 524 KZT | + 230% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.01 (2,103 KZT) | 812 KZT | + 159% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (3,064 KZT) | 1,344 KZT | + 128% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.17 (1,750 KZT) | 643 KZT | + 172% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.90 (797 KZT) | 208 KZT | + 283% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $4.37 (1,833 KZT) | 303 KZT | + 506% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (6,886 KZT) | 5,182 KZT | + 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.26 (949 KZT) | 472 KZT | + 101% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.15 (1,320 KZT) | 158 KZT | + 733% | |
| Housing | + 409% | |||
| Housing in New York City (United States) is 409% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,802 (1,595,807 KZT) | 269,074 KZT | + 493% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,690 (1,129,178 KZT) | 163,718 KZT | + 590% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $150 (63,129 KZT) | 21,837 KZT | + 189% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,617 (1,098,564 KZT) | 213,292 KZT | + 415% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,791 (751,511 KZT) | 115,628 KZT | + 550% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $106 (44,472 KZT) | 15,382 KZT | + 189% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $55 (23,277 KZT) | 3,890 KZT | + 498% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $304 (127,534 KZT) | 113,106 KZT | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $243 (102,158 KZT) | 37,390 KZT | + 173% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (5,517 KZT) | 2,600 KZT | + 112% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (9,440 KZT) | 3,484 KZT | + 171% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in New York City (United States) is 6% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $59 (24,881 KZT) | 26,343 KZT | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $40 (16,719 KZT) | 14,978 KZT | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $83 (34,923 KZT) | 42,437 KZT | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $123 (51,801 KZT) | 37,256 KZT | + 39% | |
| Transportation | + 371% | |||
| Transportation in New York City (United States) is 371% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $26,142 (10,972,331 KZT) | 6,713,870 KZT | + 63% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.82 (343 KZT) | 174 KZT | + 97% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $128 (53,879 KZT) | 5,715 KZT | + 843% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $26 (11,015 KZT) | 2,105 KZT | + 423% | |
| Personal Care | + 305% | |||
| Personal Care in New York City (United States) is 305% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (3,747 KZT) | 2,218 KZT | + 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $24 (9,887 KZT) | 3,256 KZT | + 204% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $176 (73,678 KZT) | 5,030 KZT | + 1365% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (3,566 KZT) | 984 KZT | + 262% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.62 (1,939 KZT) | 815 KZT | + 138% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (2,896 KZT) | 944 KZT | + 207% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.84 (2,032 KZT) | 437 KZT | + 365% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.37 (995 KZT) | 447 KZT | + 122% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $31 (12,830 KZT) | 3,667 KZT | + 250% | |
| Entertainment | + 221% | |||
| Entertainment in New York City (United States) is 221% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $63 (26,623 KZT) | 7,969 KZT | + 234% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $33 (13,848 KZT) | 3,181 KZT | + 335% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $402 (168,831 KZT) | 21,295 KZT | + 693% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $135 (56,669 KZT) | 15,034 KZT | + 277% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $18 (7,555 KZT) | 1,897 KZT | + 298% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.29 (2,220 KZT) | 1,134 KZT | + 96% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (3,489 KZT) | 975 KZT | + 258% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $398 (167,087 KZT) | 222,448 KZT | - 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.48 (203 KZT) | 23 KZT | + 796% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $93 (38,919 KZT) | 18,009 KZT | + 116% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $15 (6,318 KZT) | 455 KZT | + 1289% | |
| TOTAL | + 280% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 05, 2021.
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