Cost of living in Almaty, Kazakhstan vs Esteli, Nicaragua
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Food | - 41% | |||
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Food in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 41% cheaper than in Esteli (Nicaragua) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,763 KZT (224 C$) | 800 C$ | - 72% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,782 KZT (144 C$) | 300 C$ | - 52% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 817 KZT (66 C$) | 88 C$ | - 25% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 368 KZT (30 C$) | 40 C$ | - 25% | |
12 eggs, large | 524 KZT (42 C$) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 812 KZT (66 C$) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,344 KZT (109 C$) | 132 C$ | - 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 643 KZT (52 C$) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 208 KZT (17 C$) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 303 KZT (25 C$) | 40 C$ | - 39% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,182 KZT (420 C$) | 400 C$ | + 5% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 472 KZT (38 C$) | 22 C$ | + 78% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 158 KZT (13 C$) | - | - | |
Housing | + 15% | |||
Housing in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 15% more expensive than in Esteli (Nicaragua) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 269,074 KZT (21,804 C$) | 6,000 C$ | + 263% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 163,718 KZT (13,267 C$) | 13,500 C$ | - 2% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 21,837 KZT (1,770 C$) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 213,292 KZT (17,284 C$) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 115,628 KZT (9,370 C$) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,382 KZT (1,246 C$) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,890 KZT (315 C$) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | 113,106 KZT (9,165 C$) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 37,390 KZT (3,030 C$) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,600 KZT (211 C$) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,484 KZT (282 C$) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is about the same as in Esteli (Nicaragua) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 26,343 KZT (2,135 C$) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 14,978 KZT (1,214 C$) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 42,437 KZT (3,439 C$) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 37,256 KZT (3,019 C$) | - | - | |
Transportation | - 11% | |||
Transportation in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 11% cheaper than in Esteli (Nicaragua) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,713,870 KZT (544,052 C$) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 174 KZT (14 C$) | 35 C$ | - 59% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 5,715 KZT (463 C$) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 2,105 KZT (171 C$) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is about the same as in Esteli (Nicaragua) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,218 KZT (180 C$) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,256 KZT (264 C$) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,030 KZT (408 C$) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 984 KZT (80 C$) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 815 KZT (66 C$) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 944 KZT (76 C$) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 437 KZT (35 C$) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 447 KZT (36 C$) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,667 KZT (297 C$) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 2% | |||
Entertainment in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is about the same as in Esteli (Nicaragua) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,969 KZT (646 C$) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | 3,181 KZT (258 C$) | 100 C$ | + 158% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 21,295 KZT (1,726 C$) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,034 KZT (1,218 C$) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,897 KZT (154 C$) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,134 KZT (92 C$) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 975 KZT (79 C$) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 222,448 KZT (18,026 C$) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 23 KZT (1.83 C$) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 18,009 KZT (1,459 C$) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 455 KZT (37 C$) | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 11% |

These prices were last updated on April 12, 2021.
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Cost of living in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 11% cheaper than in Esteli (Nicaragua)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 18,000 C$ in Esteli you would need to make just about 15,953 C$ (196,873 KZT) in Almaty.
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