Cost of living in Almaty, Kazakhstan vs Takasaki, Japan
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Food | - 43% | |||
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Food in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 43% cheaper than in Takasaki (Japan) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,763 KZT (¥705) | ¥867 | - 19% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,782 KZT (¥455) | ¥667 | - 32% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 817 KZT (¥209) | ¥350 | - 40% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 368 KZT (¥94) | ¥136 | - 31% | |
12 eggs, large | 524 KZT (¥134) | ¥240 | - 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 812 KZT (¥207) | ¥400 | - 48% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,344 KZT (¥343) | ¥656 | - 48% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 643 KZT (¥164) | ¥700 | - 77% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 208 KZT (¥53) | ¥250 | - 79% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 303 KZT (¥77) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,182 KZT (¥1,323) | ¥1,500 | - 12% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 472 KZT (¥120) | ¥240 | - 50% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 158 KZT (¥40) | ¥146 | - 72% | |
Housing | - 58% | |||
Housing in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 58% cheaper than in Takasaki (Japan) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 269,074 KZT (¥68,683) | ¥126,011 | - 45% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 163,718 KZT (¥41,790) | ¥75,942 | - 45% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 21,837 KZT (¥5,574) | ¥20,058 | - 72% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 213,292 KZT (¥54,445) | ¥80,000 | - 32% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 115,628 KZT (¥29,515) | ¥60,000 | - 51% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,382 KZT (¥3,926) | ¥15,000 | - 74% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,890 KZT (¥993) | ¥6,370 | - 84% | |
40” flat screen tv | 113,106 KZT (¥28,871) | ¥130,000 | - 78% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 37,390 KZT (¥9,544) | ¥15,000 | - 36% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,600 KZT (¥664) | ¥900 | - 26% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,484 KZT (¥889) | ¥2,000 | - 56% | |
Clothes | - 5% | |||
Clothes in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 5% cheaper than in Takasaki (Japan) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 26,343 KZT (¥6,724) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 14,978 KZT (¥3,823) | ¥4,000 | - 4% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 42,437 KZT (¥10,832) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 37,256 KZT (¥9,510) | ¥12,000 | - 21% | |
Transportation | - 16% | |||
Transportation in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 16% cheaper than in Takasaki (Japan) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,713,870 KZT (¥1,713,772) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 174 KZT (¥44) | ¥146 | - 70% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 5,715 KZT (¥1,459) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 2,105 KZT (¥537) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 1% | |||
Personal Care in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is about the same as in Takasaki (Japan) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,218 KZT (¥566) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,256 KZT (¥831) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,030 KZT (¥1,284) | ¥950 | + 35% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 984 KZT (¥251) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 815 KZT (¥208) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 944 KZT (¥241) | ¥350 | - 31% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 437 KZT (¥112) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 447 KZT (¥114) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,667 KZT (¥936) | - | - | |
Entertainment | - 37% | |||
Entertainment in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 37% cheaper than in Takasaki (Japan) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,969 KZT (¥2,034) | ¥7,000 | - 71% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 3,181 KZT (¥812) | ¥2,800 | - 71% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 21,295 KZT (¥5,436) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,034 KZT (¥3,838) | ¥1,800 | + 113% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,897 KZT (¥484) | ¥500 | - 3% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,134 KZT (¥289) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 975 KZT (¥249) | ¥600 | - 59% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 222,448 KZT (¥56,782) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 23 KZT (¥6) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 18,009 KZT (¥4,597) | ¥9,800 | - 53% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 455 KZT (¥116) | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 38% |

These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require ¥385,000 in Takasaki you would need to make just about ¥237,394 (930,014 KZT) in Almaty.
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