Cost of living in Almaty, Kazakhstan vs Ecatepec de Morelos, Mexico
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Food | - 14% | |||
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Food in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 14% cheaper than in Ecatepec de Morelos (Mexico) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,763 KZT (Mex$ 128) | Mex$ 92 | + 39% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,782 KZT (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 115 | - 28% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 817 KZT (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 38 | - 0% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 368 KZT (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 19 | - 12% | |
12 eggs, large | 524 KZT (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 42 | - 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 812 KZT (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 23 | + 66% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,344 KZT (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 51 | + 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 643 KZT (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 32 | - 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 208 KZT (Mex$ 10) | Mex$ 23 | - 57% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 303 KZT (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 27 | - 48% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,182 KZT (Mex$ 240) | Mex$ 179 | + 34% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 472 KZT (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 26 | - 15% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 158 KZT (Mex$ 7) | Mex$ 20 | - 63% | |
Housing | - 20% | |||
Housing in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 20% cheaper than in Ecatepec de Morelos (Mexico) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 269,074 KZT (Mex$ 12,460) | Mex$ 11,558 | + 8% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 163,718 KZT (Mex$ 7,581) | Mex$ 6,634 | + 14% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 21,837 KZT (Mex$ 1,011) | Mex$ 919 | + 10% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 213,292 KZT (Mex$ 9,877) | Mex$ 14,280 | - 31% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 115,628 KZT (Mex$ 5,354) | Mex$ 8,390 | - 36% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,382 KZT (Mex$ 712) | Mex$ 1,039 | - 31% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,890 KZT (Mex$ 180) | Mex$ 420 | - 57% | |
40” flat screen tv | 113,106 KZT (Mex$ 5,237) | Mex$ 7,188 | - 27% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 37,390 KZT (Mex$ 1,731) | Mex$ 2,062 | - 16% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,600 KZT (Mex$ 120) | Mex$ 76 | + 59% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,484 KZT (Mex$ 161) | Mex$ 167 | - 3% | |
Clothes | + 49% | |||
Clothes in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 49% more expensive than in Ecatepec de Morelos (Mexico) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 26,343 KZT (Mex$ 1,220) | Mex$ 769 | + 59% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 14,978 KZT (Mex$ 694) | Mex$ 534 | + 30% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 42,437 KZT (Mex$ 1,965) | Mex$ 1,129 | + 74% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 37,256 KZT (Mex$ 1,725) | Mex$ 705 | + 145% | |
Transportation | - 31% | |||
Transportation in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 31% cheaper than in Ecatepec de Morelos (Mexico) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,713,870 KZT (Mex$ 310,891) | Mex$ 401,114 | - 22% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 174 KZT (Mex$ 8) | Mex$ 18 | - 55% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 5,715 KZT (Mex$ 265) | Mex$ 353 | - 25% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 2,105 KZT (Mex$ 97) | Mex$ 154 | - 37% | |
Personal Care | - 3% | |||
Personal Care in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is about the same as in Ecatepec de Morelos (Mexico) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,218 KZT (Mex$ 103) | Mex$ 83 | + 23% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,256 KZT (Mex$ 151) | Mex$ 125 | + 21% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,030 KZT (Mex$ 233) | Mex$ 250 | - 7% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 984 KZT (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 42 | + 9% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 815 KZT (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 40 | - 7% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 944 KZT (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 61 | - 29% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 437 KZT (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 27 | - 24% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 447 KZT (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 27 | - 23% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,667 KZT (Mex$ 170) | Mex$ 132 | + 29% | |
Entertainment | + 13% | |||
Entertainment in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 13% more expensive than in Ecatepec de Morelos (Mexico) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,969 KZT (Mex$ 369) | Mex$ 213 | + 73% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 3,181 KZT (Mex$ 147) | Mex$ 131 | + 13% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 21,295 KZT (Mex$ 986) | Mex$ 712 | + 38% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,034 KZT (Mex$ 696) | Mex$ 564 | + 23% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,897 KZT (Mex$ 88) | Mex$ 85 | + 4% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,134 KZT (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 68 | - 23% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 975 KZT (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 41 | + 10% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 222,448 KZT (Mex$ 10,301) | Mex$ 10,500 | - 2% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 23 KZT (Mex$ 1.05) | Mex$ 1.67 | - 37% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 18,009 KZT (Mex$ 834) | Mex$ 562 | + 48% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 455 KZT (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 48 | - 56% | |
TOTAL | - 12% |

These prices were last updated on April 17, 2021.
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Cost of living in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 12% cheaper than in Ecatepec de Morelos (Mexico)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require Mex$ 36,000 in Ecatepec de Morelos you would need to make just about Mex$ 31,663 (683,787 KZT) in Almaty.
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