Cost of living in Almaty, Kazakhstan vs Ta'if, Saudi Arabia
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Food | - 9% | |||
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Food in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 9% cheaper than in Ta'if (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,763 KZT (﷼ 25) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,782 KZT (﷼ 16) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 817 KZT (﷼ 7) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 368 KZT (﷼ 3.30) | ﷼ 8 | - 59% | |
12 eggs, large | 524 KZT (﷼ 4.69) | ﷼ 6.00 | - 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 812 KZT (﷼ 7) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,344 KZT (﷼ 12) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 643 KZT (﷼ 5.76) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 208 KZT (﷼ 1.87) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 303 KZT (﷼ 2.71) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,182 KZT (﷼ 46) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 472 KZT (﷼ 4.23) | ﷼ 8 | - 47% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 158 KZT (﷼ 1.42) | - | - | |
Housing | - 14% | |||
Housing in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 14% cheaper than in Ta'if (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 269,074 KZT (﷼ 2,411) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 163,718 KZT (﷼ 1,467) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 21,837 KZT (﷼ 196) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 213,292 KZT (﷼ 1,911) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 115,628 KZT (﷼ 1,036) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,382 KZT (﷼ 138) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,890 KZT (﷼ 35) | ﷼ 160 | - 78% | |
40” flat screen tv | 113,106 KZT (﷼ 1,014) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 37,390 KZT (﷼ 335) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,600 KZT (﷼ 23) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,484 KZT (﷼ 31) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is about the same as in Ta'if (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 26,343 KZT (﷼ 236) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 14,978 KZT (﷼ 134) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 42,437 KZT (﷼ 380) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 37,256 KZT (﷼ 334) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 0% | |||
Transportation in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is about the same as in Ta'if (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,713,870 KZT (﷼ 60,163) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 174 KZT (﷼ 1.56) | ﷼ 1.48 | + 5% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 5,715 KZT (﷼ 51) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 2,105 KZT (﷼ 19) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 5% | |||
Personal Care in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 5% cheaper than in Ta'if (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,218 KZT (﷼ 20) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,256 KZT (﷼ 29) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,030 KZT (﷼ 45) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 984 KZT (﷼ 9) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 815 KZT (﷼ 7) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 944 KZT (﷼ 8) | ﷼ 17 | - 50% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 437 KZT (﷼ 3.92) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 447 KZT (﷼ 4.01) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,667 KZT (﷼ 33) | - | - | |
Entertainment | - 7% | |||
Entertainment in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 7% cheaper than in Ta'if (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,969 KZT (﷼ 71) | ﷼ 101 | - 29% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 3,181 KZT (﷼ 29) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 21,295 KZT (﷼ 191) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,034 KZT (﷼ 135) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,897 KZT (﷼ 17) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,134 KZT (﷼ 10) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 975 KZT (﷼ 9) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 222,448 KZT (﷼ 1,993) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 23 KZT (﷼ 0.20) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 18,009 KZT (﷼ 161) | ﷼ 150 | + 8% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 455 KZT (﷼ 4.07) | ﷼ 17 | - 76% | |
TOTAL | - 8% |

These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 8% cheaper than in Ta'if (Saudi Arabia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require ﷼ 7,000 in Ta'if you would need to make just about ﷼ 6,414 (715,822 KZT) in Almaty.
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