Cost of living in New York City (United States) is 203% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan)
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Food | + 143% | |||
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Food in New York City (United States) is 143% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
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New York City | Almaty | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 (8,728 KZT) | 3,675 KZT | + 137% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $12 (5,230 KZT) | 2,759 KZT | + 90% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 (2,832 KZT) | 1,260 KZT | + 125% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.33 (598 KZT) | 649 KZT | - 8% | |
12 eggs, large | $5.53 (2,488 KZT) | 873 KZT | + 185% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $6 (2,768 KZT) | 1,410 KZT | + 96% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (3,421 KZT) | 1,771 KZT | + 93% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.26 (1,915 KZT) | 795 KZT | + 141% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.08 (933 KZT) | 292 KZT | + 219% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.30 (1,483 KZT) | 400 KZT | + 271% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $20 (8,800 KZT) | 3,675 KZT | + 139% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.98 (1,341 KZT) | 716 KZT | + 87% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.94 (1,321 KZT) | 191 KZT | + 591% | |
Housing | + 308% | |||
Housing in New York City (United States) is 308% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
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New York City | Almaty | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $4,942 (2,222,637 KZT) | 524,800 KZT | + 324% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $3,216 (1,446,355 KZT) | 263,378 KZT | + 449% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $167 (74,951 KZT) | 29,715 KZT | + 152% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $3,913 (1,759,867 KZT) | 341,368 KZT | + 416% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $2,452 (1,102,937 KZT) | 203,847 KZT | + 441% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $106 (47,887 KZT) | 18,115 KZT | + 164% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $62 (27,989 KZT) | 4,008 KZT | + 598% | |
40” flat screen tv | $331 (148,950 KZT) | 148,736 KZT | + 0% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $125 (56,100 KZT) | 167,973 KZT | - 67% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $16 (7,090 KZT) | 9,303 KZT | - 24% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $26 (11,762 KZT) | 4,146 KZT | + 184% | |
Clothes | + 49% | |||
Clothes in New York City (United States) is 49% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $67 (30,149 KZT) | 21,072 KZT | + 43% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $63 (28,182 KZT) | 15,479 KZT | + 82% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $117 (52,558 KZT) | 43,482 KZT | + 21% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $147 (66,099 KZT) | 66,649 KZT | - 1% | |
Transportation | + 248% | |||
Transportation in New York City (United States) is 248% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,697 (12,457,896 KZT) | 19,214,800 KZT | - 35% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.01 (452 KZT) | 235 KZT | + 92% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $137 (61,590 KZT) | 5,035 KZT | + 1123% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $34 (15,317 KZT) | 6,834 KZT | + 124% | |
Personal Care | + 85% | |||
Personal Care in New York City (United States) is 85% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
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New York City | Almaty | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (3,774 KZT) | 3,536 KZT | + 7% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $21 (9,454 KZT) | 4,778 KZT | + 98% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $111 (49,815 KZT) | 9,289 KZT | + 436% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $10 (4,565 KZT) | 1,411 KZT | + 223% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.87 (2,191 KZT) | 3,237 KZT | - 32% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (3,342 KZT) | 1,801 KZT | + 86% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $7 (3,054 KZT) | 724 KZT | + 322% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.53 (1,137 KZT) | 862 KZT | + 32% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $32 (14,609 KZT) | 4,638 KZT | + 215% | |
Entertainment | + 158% | |||
Entertainment in New York City (United States) is 158% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
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New York City | Almaty | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $67 (30,197 KZT) | 13,372 KZT | + 126% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $35 (15,582 KZT) | 5,378 KZT | + 190% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $318 (143,001 KZT) | 16,928 KZT | + 745% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $144 (64,745 KZT) | 27,810 KZT | + 133% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $20 (8,894 KZT) | 2,481 KZT | + 258% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.42 (2,438 KZT) | 1,495 KZT | + 63% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $10 (4,415 KZT) | 1,321 KZT | + 234% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $632 (284,456 KZT) | 376,792 KZT | - 25% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.68 (305 KZT) | 50 KZT | + 506% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $143 (64,104 KZT) | 32,192 KZT | + 99% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $16 (7,352 KZT) | 820 KZT | + 796% | |
TOTAL | + 203% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 911 prices entered by 175 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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