Cost of living in Almaty, Kazakhstan vs Târgu Mureş, Romania
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| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is about the same as in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,763 KZT (27 lei) | 21 lei | + 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,782 KZT (17 lei) | 18 lei | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 817 KZT (8 lei) | 10 lei | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 368 KZT (3.59 lei) | 4.76 lei | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 524 KZT (5.11 lei) | 8 lei | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 812 KZT (8 lei) | 5.08 lei | + 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,344 KZT (13 lei) | 13 lei | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 643 KZT (6 lei) | 3.86 lei | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 208 KZT (2.03 lei) | 2.85 lei | - 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 303 KZT (2.95 lei) | 3.36 lei | - 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,182 KZT (51 lei) | 25 lei | + 99% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 472 KZT (4.60 lei) | 5.68 lei | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 158 KZT (1.55 lei) | 2.07 lei | - 25% | |
| Housing | + 34% | |||
| Housing in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 34% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 269,074 KZT (2,625 lei) | 1,530 lei | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 163,718 KZT (1,597 lei) | 1,218 lei | + 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 21,837 KZT (213 lei) | 489 lei | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 213,292 KZT (2,081 lei) | 1,063 lei | + 96% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 115,628 KZT (1,128 lei) | 751 lei | + 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,382 KZT (150 lei) | 277 lei | - 46% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,890 KZT (38 lei) | 28 lei | + 35% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 113,106 KZT (1,103 lei) | 1,671 lei | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 37,390 KZT (365 lei) | 312 lei | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,600 KZT (25 lei) | 24 lei | + 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,484 KZT (34 lei) | 12 lei | + 176% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 27% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 26,343 KZT (257 lei) | 101 lei | + 154% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 14,978 KZT (146 lei) | 149 lei | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 42,437 KZT (414 lei) | 233 lei | + 78% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 37,256 KZT (363 lei) | 311 lei | + 17% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 33% cheaper than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,713,870 KZT (65,493 lei) | 70,222 lei | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 174 KZT (1.70 lei) | 5.41 lei | - 69% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 5,715 KZT (56 lei) | 81 lei | - 31% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 2,105 KZT (21 lei) | 20 lei | + 3% | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 23% cheaper than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,218 KZT (22 lei) | 26 lei | - 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,256 KZT (32 lei) | 33 lei | - 4% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,030 KZT (49 lei) | 92 lei | - 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 984 KZT (10 lei) | 11 lei | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 815 KZT (8 lei) | 11 lei | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 944 KZT (9 lei) | 15 lei | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 437 KZT (4.27 lei) | 5.29 lei | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 447 KZT (4.36 lei) | 8 lei | - 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,667 KZT (36 lei) | 16 lei | + 118% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 14% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,969 KZT (78 lei) | 56 lei | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,181 KZT (31 lei) | 38 lei | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 21,295 KZT (208 lei) | 100 lei | + 108% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,034 KZT (147 lei) | 78 lei | + 87% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,897 KZT (19 lei) | 16 lei | + 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,134 KZT (11 lei) | 6 lei | + 78% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 975 KZT (10 lei) | 5.00 lei | + 90% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 222,448 KZT (2,170 lei) | 1,607 lei | + 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 23 KZT (0.22 lei) | 0.65 lei | - 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 18,009 KZT (176 lei) | 130 lei | + 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 455 KZT (4.44 lei) | 17 lei | - 74% | |
| TOTAL | + 1% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 487 prices entered by 43 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 08, 2021.
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Cost of living in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is about the same as in Târgu Mureş (Romania)
For example, you would need at least 4,536 lei (465,029 KZT) in Almaty to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 4,500 lei in Târgu Mureş.
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