Cost of living in New York City, United States vs Almaty, Kazakhstan
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| Food | + 211% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New York City (United States) is 211% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $17 (6,752 KZT) | 2,615 KZT | + 158% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (3,885 KZT) | 1,747 KZT | + 122% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 (2,477 KZT) | 829 KZT | + 199% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.16 (473 KZT) | 357 KZT | + 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.52 (1,845 KZT) | 466 KZT | + 296% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.87 (2,394 KZT) | 821 KZT | + 192% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $9 (3,516 KZT) | 1,349 KZT | + 161% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.19 (1,707 KZT) | 560 KZT | + 205% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.12 (866 KZT) | 205 KZT | + 322% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $5.23 (2,133 KZT) | 283 KZT | + 655% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (6,861 KZT) | 4,815 KZT | + 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.36 (964 KZT) | 473 KZT | + 104% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.62 (1,069 KZT) | 126 KZT | + 750% | |
| Housing | + 437% | |||
| Housing in New York City (United States) is 437% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $4,129 (1,683,496 KZT) | 272,029 KZT | + 519% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,980 (1,214,915 KZT) | 153,258 KZT | + 693% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $175 (71,350 KZT) | 21,414 KZT | + 233% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $3,065 (1,249,594 KZT) | 207,469 KZT | + 502% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $2,050 (835,924 KZT) | 110,964 KZT | + 653% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $104 (42,253 KZT) | 15,610 KZT | + 171% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $53 (21,697 KZT) | 4,113 KZT | + 428% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $320 (130,643 KZT) | 110,882 KZT | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $142 (57,905 KZT) | 37,390 KZT | + 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (5,006 KZT) | 2,600 KZT | + 93% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $26 (10,610 KZT) | 3,484 KZT | + 205% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in New York City (United States) is 11% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $55 (22,396 KZT) | 26,343 KZT | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $46 (18,566 KZT) | 14,826 KZT | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $79 (32,339 KZT) | 42,437 KZT | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $133 (54,156 KZT) | 39,906 KZT | + 36% | |
| Transportation | + 349% | |||
| Transportation in New York City (United States) is 349% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,382 (11,571,748 KZT) | 6,713,870 KZT | + 72% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.84 (343 KZT) | 161 KZT | + 113% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $126 (51,234 KZT) | 5,715 KZT | + 796% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $21 (8,756 KZT) | 1,900 KZT | + 361% | |
| Personal Care | + 273% | |||
| Personal Care in New York City (United States) is 273% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (3,616 KZT) | 2,218 KZT | + 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $27 (11,190 KZT) | 3,071 KZT | + 264% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $154 (62,662 KZT) | 4,924 KZT | + 1173% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (3,445 KZT) | 984 KZT | + 250% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.43 (1,806 KZT) | 815 KZT | + 122% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (2,517 KZT) | 944 KZT | + 167% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.45 (1,814 KZT) | 437 KZT | + 315% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.99 (811 KZT) | 447 KZT | + 81% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $28 (11,253 KZT) | 3,667 KZT | + 207% | |
| Entertainment | + 213% | |||
| Entertainment in New York City (United States) is 213% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $59 (23,877 KZT) | 8,170 KZT | + 192% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $33 (13,418 KZT) | 3,443 KZT | + 290% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $407 (165,903 KZT) | 23,234 KZT | + 614% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $116 (47,473 KZT) | 16,032 KZT | + 196% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $16 (6,657 KZT) | 1,897 KZT | + 251% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.16 (2,102 KZT) | 1,083 KZT | + 94% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (3,207 KZT) | 975 KZT | + 229% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $471 (192,210 KZT) | 208,595 KZT | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.47 (192 KZT) | 18 KZT | + 942% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $102 (41,502 KZT) | 18,009 KZT | + 130% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $15 (6,069 KZT) | 430 KZT | + 1310% | |
| TOTAL | + 283% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2020.
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