Cost of living in Almaty, Kazakhstan vs Edmonton, Canada
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| Food | - 62% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 62% cheaper than in Edmonton (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,763 KZT (C$8) | C$21 | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,782 KZT (C$5.18) | C$12 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 817 KZT (C$2.38) | C$8 | - 71% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 368 KZT (C$1.07) | C$2.10 | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 524 KZT (C$1.52) | C$3.88 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 812 KZT (C$2.36) | C$4.29 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,344 KZT (C$3.91) | C$11 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 643 KZT (C$1.87) | C$4.74 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 208 KZT (C$0.61) | C$3.47 | - 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 303 KZT (C$0.88) | C$3.93 | - 78% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,182 KZT (C$15) | C$21 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 472 KZT (C$1.37) | C$2.42 | - 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 158 KZT (C$0.46) | C$2.09 | - 78% | |
| Housing | - 61% | |||
| Housing in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 61% cheaper than in Edmonton (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 269,074 KZT (C$783) | C$1,445 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 163,718 KZT (C$476) | C$1,317 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 21,837 KZT (C$64) | C$262 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 213,292 KZT (C$620) | C$1,451 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 115,628 KZT (C$336) | C$1,024 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,382 KZT (C$45) | C$173 | - 74% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,890 KZT (C$11) | C$51 | - 78% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 113,106 KZT (C$329) | C$335 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 37,390 KZT (C$109) | C$128 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,600 KZT (C$8) | C$11 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,484 KZT (C$10) | C$22 | - 54% | |
| Clothes | - 0% | |||
| Clothes in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is about the same as in Edmonton (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 26,343 KZT (C$77) | C$73 | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 14,978 KZT (C$44) | C$44 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 42,437 KZT (C$123) | C$119 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 37,256 KZT (C$108) | C$129 | - 16% | |
| Transportation | - 68% | |||
| Transportation in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 68% cheaper than in Edmonton (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,713,870 KZT (C$19,526) | C$28,358 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 174 KZT (C$0.51) | C$0.95 | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 5,715 KZT (C$17) | C$93 | - 82% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 2,105 KZT (C$6) | C$22 | - 73% | |
| Personal Care | - 58% | |||
| Personal Care in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 58% cheaper than in Edmonton (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,218 KZT (C$6) | C$12 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,256 KZT (C$9) | C$22 | - 56% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,030 KZT (C$15) | C$75 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 984 KZT (C$2.86) | C$8 | - 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 815 KZT (C$2.37) | C$4.46 | - 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 944 KZT (C$2.75) | C$4.97 | - 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 437 KZT (C$1.27) | C$3.09 | - 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 447 KZT (C$1.30) | C$2.75 | - 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,667 KZT (C$11) | C$26 | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | - 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 54% cheaper than in Edmonton (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,969 KZT (C$23) | C$53 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,181 KZT (C$9) | C$32 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 21,295 KZT (C$62) | C$112 | - 45% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,034 KZT (C$44) | C$102 | - 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,897 KZT (C$5.52) | C$11 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,134 KZT (C$3.30) | C$5.30 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 975 KZT (C$2.83) | C$7 | - 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 222,448 KZT (C$647) | C$542 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 23 KZT (C$0.07) | C$0.50 | - 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 18,009 KZT (C$52) | C$55 | - 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 455 KZT (C$1.32) | C$16 | - 92% | |
| TOTAL | - 59% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 16, 2021.
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