Cost of living in Almaty, Kazakhstan vs El Jadida, Morocco
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Food | - 18% | |||
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Food in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 18% cheaper than in El Jadida (Morocco) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,763 KZT (57 Dirham) | 88 Dirham | - 35% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,782 KZT (37 Dirham) | 37 Dirham | + 0% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 817 KZT (17 Dirham) | 21 Dirham | - 21% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 368 KZT (8 Dirham) | 7 Dirham | + 8% | |
12 eggs, large | 524 KZT (11 Dirham) | 12 Dirham | - 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 812 KZT (17 Dirham) | 5.00 Dirham | + 236% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,344 KZT (28 Dirham) | 43 Dirham | - 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 643 KZT (13 Dirham) | 13 Dirham | + 1% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 208 KZT (4.30 Dirham) | 7 Dirham | - 39% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 303 KZT (6 Dirham) | 14 Dirham | - 56% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,182 KZT (107 Dirham) | 90 Dirham | + 19% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 472 KZT (10 Dirham) | 11 Dirham | - 12% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 158 KZT (3.27 Dirham) | 5.47 Dirham | - 40% | |
Housing | - 5% | |||
Housing in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 5% cheaper than in El Jadida (Morocco) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 269,074 KZT (5,558 Dirham) | 4,342 Dirham | + 28% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 163,718 KZT (3,382 Dirham) | 2,260 Dirham | + 50% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 21,837 KZT (451 Dirham) | 567 Dirham | - 20% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 213,292 KZT (4,406 Dirham) | 3,520 Dirham | + 25% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 115,628 KZT (2,388 Dirham) | 2,526 Dirham | - 5% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,382 KZT (318 Dirham) | 500 Dirham | - 36% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,890 KZT (80 Dirham) | 181 Dirham | - 56% | |
40” flat screen tv | 113,106 KZT (2,336 Dirham) | 7,000 Dirham | - 67% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 37,390 KZT (772 Dirham) | 2,400 Dirham | - 68% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,600 KZT (54 Dirham) | 43 Dirham | + 26% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,484 KZT (72 Dirham) | 40 Dirham | + 80% | |
Clothes | - 3% | |||
Clothes in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is about the same as in El Jadida (Morocco) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 26,343 KZT (544 Dirham) | 417 Dirham | + 31% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 14,978 KZT (309 Dirham) | 433 Dirham | - 29% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 42,437 KZT (877 Dirham) | 483 Dirham | + 81% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 37,256 KZT (770 Dirham) | 467 Dirham | + 65% | |
Transportation | - 31% | |||
Transportation in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 31% cheaper than in El Jadida (Morocco) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,713,870 KZT (138,685 Dirham) | 193,922 Dirham | - 28% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 174 KZT (3.59 Dirham) | 11 Dirham | - 67% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 5,715 KZT (118 Dirham) | 132 Dirham | - 10% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 2,105 KZT (43 Dirham) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 35% | |||
Personal Care in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 35% cheaper than in El Jadida (Morocco) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,218 KZT (46 Dirham) | 33 Dirham | + 37% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,256 KZT (67 Dirham) | 180 Dirham | - 63% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,030 KZT (104 Dirham) | 200 Dirham | - 48% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 984 KZT (20 Dirham) | 25 Dirham | - 19% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 815 KZT (17 Dirham) | 31 Dirham | - 45% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 944 KZT (19 Dirham) | 22 Dirham | - 11% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 437 KZT (9 Dirham) | 13 Dirham | - 29% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 447 KZT (9 Dirham) | 10 Dirham | - 6% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,667 KZT (76 Dirham) | 30 Dirham | + 150% | |
Entertainment | - 41% | |||
Entertainment in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 41% cheaper than in El Jadida (Morocco) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,969 KZT (165 Dirham) | 325 Dirham | - 49% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 3,181 KZT (66 Dirham) | 71 Dirham | - 8% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 21,295 KZT (440 Dirham) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,034 KZT (311 Dirham) | 350 Dirham | - 11% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,897 KZT (39 Dirham) | 70 Dirham | - 44% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,134 KZT (23 Dirham) | 13 Dirham | + 80% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 975 KZT (20 Dirham) | 38 Dirham | - 46% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 222,448 KZT (4,595 Dirham) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 23 KZT (0.47 Dirham) | 4.07 Dirham | - 89% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 18,009 KZT (372 Dirham) | 225 Dirham | + 65% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 455 KZT (9 Dirham) | 105 Dirham | - 91% | |
TOTAL | - 24% |

These prices were last updated on April 23, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 13,000 Dirham in El Jadida you would need to make just about 9,932 Dirham (480,805 KZT) in Almaty.
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