Cost of living in Almaty, Kazakhstan vs Tandil, Argentina

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Food | + 86% | |||
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Food in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 86% more expensive than in Tandil (Argentina) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,763 KZT (ARS $594) | ARS $210 | + 182% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,782 KZT (ARS $383) | ARS $235 | + 63% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 817 KZT (ARS $176) | ARS $87 | + 102% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 368 KZT (ARS $79) | ARS $50 | + 57% | |
12 eggs, large | 524 KZT (ARS $113) | ARS $74 | + 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 812 KZT (ARS $174) | ARS $62 | + 181% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,344 KZT (ARS $289) | ARS $229 | + 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 643 KZT (ARS $138) | ARS $49 | + 182% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 208 KZT (ARS $45) | ARS $27 | + 66% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 303 KZT (ARS $65) | ARS $74 | - 12% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,182 KZT (ARS $1,113) | ARS $263 | + 324% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 472 KZT (ARS $101) | ARS $96 | + 5% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 158 KZT (ARS $34) | ARS $30 | + 14% | |
Housing | + 77% | |||
Housing in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 77% more expensive than in Tandil (Argentina) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 269,074 KZT (ARS $57,809) | ARS $25,397 | + 128% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 163,718 KZT (ARS $35,174) | ARS $12,835 | + 174% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 21,837 KZT (ARS $4,692) | ARS $2,345 | + 100% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 213,292 KZT (ARS $45,824) | ARS $25,459 | + 80% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 115,628 KZT (ARS $24,842) | ARS $9,504 | + 161% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,382 KZT (ARS $3,305) | ARS $3,233 | + 2% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,890 KZT (ARS $836) | ARS $878 | - 5% | |
40” flat screen tv | 113,106 KZT (ARS $24,300) | ARS $15,763 | + 54% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 37,390 KZT (ARS $8,033) | ARS $15,185 | - 47% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,600 KZT (ARS $558) | ARS $326 | + 72% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,484 KZT (ARS $749) | ARS $197 | + 279% | |
Clothes | + 127% | |||
Clothes in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 127% more expensive than in Tandil (Argentina) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 26,343 KZT (ARS $5,660) | ARS $2,442 | + 132% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 14,978 KZT (ARS $3,218) | ARS $1,621 | + 99% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 42,437 KZT (ARS $9,117) | ARS $2,782 | + 228% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 37,256 KZT (ARS $8,004) | ARS $2,788 | + 187% | |
Transportation | + 6% | |||
Transportation in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 6% more expensive than in Tandil (Argentina) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,713,870 KZT (ARS $1,442,430) | ARS $1,001,390 | + 44% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 174 KZT (ARS $37) | ARS $39 | - 4% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 5,715 KZT (ARS $1,228) | ARS $1,537 | - 20% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 2,105 KZT (ARS $452) | ARS $341 | + 32% | |
Personal Care | + 32% | |||
Personal Care in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 32% more expensive than in Tandil (Argentina) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,218 KZT (ARS $476) | ARS $130 | + 265% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,256 KZT (ARS $700) | ARS $448 | + 56% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,030 KZT (ARS $1,081) | ARS $1,288 | - 16% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 984 KZT (ARS $211) | ARS $314 | - 33% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 815 KZT (ARS $175) | ARS $137 | + 27% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 944 KZT (ARS $203) | ARS $126 | + 61% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 437 KZT (ARS $94) | ARS $102 | - 8% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 447 KZT (ARS $96) | ARS $70 | + 37% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,667 KZT (ARS $788) | ARS $512 | + 54% | |
Entertainment | + 71% | |||
Entertainment in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 71% more expensive than in Tandil (Argentina) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,969 KZT (ARS $1,712) | ARS $1,096 | + 56% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 3,181 KZT (ARS $683) | ARS $445 | + 54% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 21,295 KZT (ARS $4,575) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,034 KZT (ARS $3,230) | ARS $903 | + 258% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,897 KZT (ARS $407) | ARS $179 | + 127% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,134 KZT (ARS $244) | ARS $137 | + 78% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 975 KZT (ARS $209) | ARS $94 | + 123% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 222,448 KZT (ARS $47,791) | ARS $25,594 | + 87% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 23 KZT (ARS $4.86) | ARS $9 | - 46% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 18,009 KZT (ARS $3,869) | ARS $1,324 | + 192% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 455 KZT (ARS $98) | ARS $128 | - 24% | |
TOTAL | + 58% |

These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
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Cost of living in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 58% more expensive than in Tandil (Argentina)
For example, you would need at least ARS $123,216 (573,517 KZT) in Almaty to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ARS $78,000 in Tandil.
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