Cost of living in Almaty, Kazakhstan vs Tanga, Tanzania
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| Food | + 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 16% more expensive than in Tanga (Tanzania) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,763 KZT (15,303 Shilling) | 3,500 Shilling | + 337% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,782 KZT (9,871 Shilling) | 7,000 Shilling | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 817 KZT (4,527 Shilling) | 7,500 Shilling | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 368 KZT (2,037 Shilling) | 1,200 Shilling | + 70% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 524 KZT (2,901 Shilling) | 4,200 Shilling | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 812 KZT (4,498 Shilling) | 1,000 Shilling | + 350% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,344 KZT (7,446 Shilling) | 11,200 Shilling | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 643 KZT (3,560 Shilling) | 11,333 Shilling | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 208 KZT (1,153 Shilling) | 800 Shilling | + 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 303 KZT (1,675 Shilling) | 2,500 Shilling | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,182 KZT (28,698 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 187% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 472 KZT (2,612 Shilling) | 2,500 Shilling | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 158 KZT (878 Shilling) | 1,500 Shilling | - 41% | |
| Housing | + 5% | |||
| Housing in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 5% more expensive than in Tanga (Tanzania) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 269,074 KZT (1,490,206 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 163,718 KZT (906,715 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 21,837 KZT (120,940 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 213,292 KZT (1,181,270 Shilling) | 300,000 Shilling | + 294% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 115,628 KZT (640,380 Shilling) | 200,000 Shilling | + 220% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,382 KZT (85,188 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,890 KZT (21,545 Shilling) | 40,000 Shilling | - 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 113,106 KZT (626,412 Shilling) | 950,000 Shilling | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 37,390 KZT (207,078 Shilling) | 650,000 Shilling | - 68% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,600 KZT (14,397 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,484 KZT (19,297 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 48% | |||
| Clothes in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 48% more expensive than in Tanga (Tanzania) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 26,343 KZT (145,895 Shilling) | 70,000 Shilling | + 108% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 14,978 KZT (82,954 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 42,437 KZT (235,026 Shilling) | 50,000 Shilling | + 370% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 37,256 KZT (206,331 Shilling) | 25,000 Shilling | + 725% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 8% cheaper than in Tanga (Tanzania) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,713,870 KZT (37,183,258 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 174 KZT (964 Shilling) | 2,000 Shilling | - 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 5,715 KZT (31,651 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 2,105 KZT (11,658 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 7% more expensive than in Tanga (Tanzania) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,218 KZT (12,283 Shilling) | 6,000 Shilling | + 105% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,256 KZT (18,032 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,030 KZT (27,857 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 984 KZT (5,450 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 815 KZT (4,515 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 944 KZT (5,228 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 437 KZT (2,422 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 447 KZT (2,477 Shilling) | 720 Shilling | + 244% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,667 KZT (20,307 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 5% cheaper than in Tanga (Tanzania) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,969 KZT (44,135 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,181 KZT (17,617 Shilling) | 14,000 Shilling | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 21,295 KZT (117,939 Shilling) | 14,000 Shilling | + 742% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,034 KZT (83,262 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,897 KZT (10,504 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,134 KZT (6,281 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 975 KZT (5,398 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 222,448 KZT (1,231,978 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 23 KZT (125 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 18,009 KZT (99,736 Shilling) | 150,000 Shilling | - 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 455 KZT (2,518 Shilling) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 408 prices entered by 40 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least 4,462,892 Shilling (805,827 KZT) in Almaty to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 4,310,000 Shilling in Tanga.
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