Cost of living in Almaty, Kazakhstan vs Emmen, Netherlands
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Food | - 52% | |||
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Food in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 52% cheaper than in Emmen (Netherlands) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,763 KZT (€5.36) | €23 | - 77% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,782 KZT (€3.45) | €8 | - 54% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 817 KZT (€1.58) | €2.00 | - 21% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 368 KZT (€0.71) | €0.82 | - 13% | |
12 eggs, large | 524 KZT (€1.02) | €2.25 | - 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 812 KZT (€1.57) | €1.20 | + 31% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,344 KZT (€2.61) | €1.20 | + 117% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 643 KZT (€1.25) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 208 KZT (€0.40) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 303 KZT (€0.59) | €1.00 | - 41% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,182 KZT (€10) | €7 | + 43% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 472 KZT (€0.91) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 158 KZT (€0.31) | €0.70 | - 56% | |
Housing | - 10% | |||
Housing in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 10% cheaper than in Emmen (Netherlands) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 269,074 KZT (€522) | €750 | - 30% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 163,718 KZT (€317) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 21,837 KZT (€42) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 213,292 KZT (€413) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 115,628 KZT (€224) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,382 KZT (€30) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,890 KZT (€8) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | 113,106 KZT (€219) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 37,390 KZT (€72) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,600 KZT (€5.04) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,484 KZT (€7) | €12 | - 44% | |
Clothes | + 2% | |||
Clothes in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is about the same as in Emmen (Netherlands) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 26,343 KZT (€51) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 14,978 KZT (€29) | €28 | + 4% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 42,437 KZT (€82) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 37,256 KZT (€72) | - | - | |
Transportation | - 78% | |||
Transportation in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 78% cheaper than in Emmen (Netherlands) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,713,870 KZT (€13,014) | €31,140 | - 58% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 174 KZT (€0.34) | €1.53 | - 78% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 5,715 KZT (€11) | €96 | - 88% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 2,105 KZT (€4.08) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 46% | |||
Personal Care in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 46% cheaper than in Emmen (Netherlands) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,218 KZT (€4.30) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,256 KZT (€6) | €60 | - 89% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,030 KZT (€10) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 984 KZT (€1.91) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 815 KZT (€1.58) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 944 KZT (€1.83) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 437 KZT (€0.85) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 447 KZT (€0.87) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,667 KZT (€7) | - | - | |
Entertainment | - 35% | |||
Entertainment in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 35% cheaper than in Emmen (Netherlands) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,969 KZT (€15) | €40 | - 61% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 3,181 KZT (€6) | €20 | - 68% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 21,295 KZT (€41) | €50 | - 17% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,034 KZT (€29) | €60 | - 51% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,897 KZT (€3.68) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,134 KZT (€2.20) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 975 KZT (€1.89) | €5.00 | - 62% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 222,448 KZT (€431) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 23 KZT (€0.04) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 18,009 KZT (€35) | €25 | + 40% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 455 KZT (€0.88) | €8 | - 89% | |
TOTAL | - 48% |

These prices were last updated on April 13, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €2,200 in Emmen you would need to make just about €1,136 (586,287 KZT) in Almaty.
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