Cost of living in Almaty, Kazakhstan vs Tamale, Ghana
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Food | + 31% | |||
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Food in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 31% more expensive than in Tamale (Ghana) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,763 KZT (GH₵38) | GH₵20 | + 90% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,782 KZT (GH₵25) | GH₵15 | + 64% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 817 KZT (GH₵11) | GH₵12 | - 7% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 368 KZT (GH₵5.09) | GH₵7 | - 26% | |
12 eggs, large | 524 KZT (GH₵7) | GH₵5.71 | + 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 812 KZT (GH₵11) | GH₵5.37 | + 109% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,344 KZT (GH₵19) | GH₵14 | + 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 643 KZT (GH₵9) | GH₵6.00 | + 48% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 208 KZT (GH₵2.88) | GH₵10 | - 71% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 303 KZT (GH₵4.19) | GH₵4.21 | - 0% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,182 KZT (GH₵72) | GH₵24 | + 195% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 472 KZT (GH₵7) | GH₵5.50 | + 19% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 158 KZT (GH₵2.19) | GH₵2.87 | - 24% | |
Housing | - 10% | |||
Housing in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 10% cheaper than in Tamale (Ghana) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 269,074 KZT (GH₵3,724) | GH₵4,500 | - 17% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 163,718 KZT (GH₵2,266) | GH₵3,000 | - 24% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 21,837 KZT (GH₵302) | GH₵203 | + 49% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 213,292 KZT (GH₵2,952) | GH₵2,000 | + 48% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 115,628 KZT (GH₵1,600) | GH₵1,000 | + 60% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,382 KZT (GH₵213) | GH₵119 | + 80% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,890 KZT (GH₵54) | GH₵150 | - 64% | |
40” flat screen tv | 113,106 KZT (GH₵1,565) | GH₵2,000 | - 22% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 37,390 KZT (GH₵517) | GH₵740 | - 30% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,600 KZT (GH₵36) | GH₵11 | + 229% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,484 KZT (GH₵48) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 162% | |||
Clothes in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 162% more expensive than in Tamale (Ghana) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 26,343 KZT (GH₵365) | GH₵168 | + 117% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 14,978 KZT (GH₵207) | GH₵64 | + 223% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 42,437 KZT (GH₵587) | GH₵261 | + 125% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 37,256 KZT (GH₵516) | GH₵236 | + 119% | |
Transportation | - 28% | |||
Transportation in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 28% cheaper than in Tamale (Ghana) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,713,870 KZT (GH₵92,917) | GH₵50,000 | + 86% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 174 KZT (GH₵2.41) | GH₵3.81 | - 37% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 5,715 KZT (GH₵79) | GH₵200 | - 60% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 2,105 KZT (GH₵29) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 32% | |||
Personal Care in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 32% more expensive than in Tamale (Ghana) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,218 KZT (GH₵31) | GH₵6.00 | + 412% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,256 KZT (GH₵45) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,030 KZT (GH₵70) | GH₵100 | - 30% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 984 KZT (GH₵14) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 815 KZT (GH₵11) | GH₵11 | + 2% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 944 KZT (GH₵13) | GH₵5.50 | + 138% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 437 KZT (GH₵6) | GH₵3.21 | + 89% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 447 KZT (GH₵6) | GH₵4.33 | + 43% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,667 KZT (GH₵51) | GH₵20 | + 154% | |
Entertainment | + 31% | |||
Entertainment in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 31% more expensive than in Tamale (Ghana) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,969 KZT (GH₵110) | GH₵37 | + 197% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 3,181 KZT (GH₵44) | GH₵50 | - 12% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 21,295 KZT (GH₵295) | GH₵100 | + 195% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,034 KZT (GH₵208) | GH₵119 | + 75% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,897 KZT (GH₵26) | GH₵39 | - 33% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,134 KZT (GH₵16) | GH₵5.75 | + 173% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 975 KZT (GH₵13) | GH₵4.86 | + 178% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 222,448 KZT (GH₵3,079) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 23 KZT (GH₵0.31) | GH₵0.75 | - 58% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 18,009 KZT (GH₵249) | GH₵120 | + 107% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 455 KZT (GH₵6) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 6% |

These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
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