Cost of living in Almaty, Kazakhstan vs Taichung City, Taiwan
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| Food | - 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 55% cheaper than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,763 KZT (185 NT$) | 225 NT$ | - 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,782 KZT (119 NT$) | 129 NT$ | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 817 KZT (55 NT$) | 100 NT$ | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 368 KZT (25 NT$) | 92 NT$ | - 73% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 524 KZT (35 NT$) | 89 NT$ | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 812 KZT (54 NT$) | 209 NT$ | - 74% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,344 KZT (90 NT$) | 172 NT$ | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 643 KZT (43 NT$) | 156 NT$ | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 208 KZT (14 NT$) | 185 NT$ | - 92% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 303 KZT (20 NT$) | 65 NT$ | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,182 KZT (347 NT$) | 511 NT$ | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 472 KZT (32 NT$) | 61 NT$ | - 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 158 KZT (11 NT$) | 24 NT$ | - 56% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 37% cheaper than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 269,074 KZT (18,014 NT$) | 32,293 NT$ | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 163,718 KZT (10,960 NT$) | 17,203 NT$ | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 21,837 KZT (1,462 NT$) | 2,032 NT$ | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 213,292 KZT (14,279 NT$) | 17,244 NT$ | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 115,628 KZT (7,741 NT$) | 10,286 NT$ | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,382 KZT (1,030 NT$) | 1,437 NT$ | - 28% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,890 KZT (260 NT$) | 700 NT$ | - 63% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 113,106 KZT (7,572 NT$) | 19,625 NT$ | - 61% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 37,390 KZT (2,503 NT$) | 3,404 NT$ | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,600 KZT (174 NT$) | 293 NT$ | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,484 KZT (233 NT$) | 304 NT$ | - 23% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 10% cheaper than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 26,343 KZT (1,764 NT$) | 2,386 NT$ | - 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 14,978 KZT (1,003 NT$) | 1,066 NT$ | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 42,437 KZT (2,841 NT$) | 2,460 NT$ | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 37,256 KZT (2,494 NT$) | 2,701 NT$ | - 8% | |
| Transportation | - 71% | |||
| Transportation in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 71% cheaper than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,713,870 KZT (449,470 NT$) | 1,075,140 NT$ | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 174 KZT (12 NT$) | 28 NT$ | - 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 5,715 KZT (383 NT$) | 2,000 NT$ | - 81% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 2,105 KZT (141 NT$) | 428 NT$ | - 67% | |
| Personal Care | - 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 57% cheaper than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,218 KZT (148 NT$) | 208 NT$ | - 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,256 KZT (218 NT$) | 300 NT$ | - 27% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,030 KZT (337 NT$) | 1,000 NT$ | - 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 984 KZT (66 NT$) | 298 NT$ | - 78% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 815 KZT (55 NT$) | 166 NT$ | - 67% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 944 KZT (63 NT$) | 239 NT$ | - 74% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 437 KZT (29 NT$) | 58 NT$ | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 447 KZT (30 NT$) | 82 NT$ | - 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,667 KZT (245 NT$) | 354 NT$ | - 31% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 41% cheaper than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,969 KZT (534 NT$) | 613 NT$ | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,181 KZT (213 NT$) | 543 NT$ | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 21,295 KZT (1,426 NT$) | 2,779 NT$ | - 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,034 KZT (1,006 NT$) | 1,134 NT$ | - 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,897 KZT (127 NT$) | 286 NT$ | - 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,134 KZT (76 NT$) | 124 NT$ | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 975 KZT (65 NT$) | 131 NT$ | - 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 222,448 KZT (14,892 NT$) | 13,294 NT$ | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 23 KZT (1.51 NT$) | 12 NT$ | - 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 18,009 KZT (1,206 NT$) | 1,391 NT$ | - 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 455 KZT (30 NT$) | 112 NT$ | - 73% | |
| TOTAL | - 52% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 419 prices entered by 42 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 103,000 NT$ in Taichung City you would need to make just about 49,194 NT$ (734,820 KZT) in Almaty.
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