Cost of living in Almaty, Kazakhstan vs Tarragona, Spain
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Food | - 48% | |||
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Food in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 48% cheaper than in Tarragona (Spain) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,763 KZT (€5.47) | €13 | - 59% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,782 KZT (€3.53) | €8 | - 53% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 817 KZT (€1.62) | €3.61 | - 55% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 368 KZT (€0.73) | €0.79 | - 8% | |
12 eggs, large | 524 KZT (€1.04) | €2.39 | - 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 812 KZT (€1.61) | €1.69 | - 5% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,344 KZT (€2.66) | €6 | - 58% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 643 KZT (€1.27) | €1.81 | - 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 208 KZT (€0.41) | €1.09 | - 62% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 303 KZT (€0.60) | €0.75 | - 21% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,182 KZT (€10) | €6 | + 68% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 472 KZT (€0.93) | €1.68 | - 44% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 158 KZT (€0.31) | €0.91 | - 65% | |
Housing | - 51% | |||
Housing in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 51% cheaper than in Tarragona (Spain) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 269,074 KZT (€533) | €872 | - 39% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 163,718 KZT (€324) | €594 | - 45% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 21,837 KZT (€43) | €155 | - 72% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 213,292 KZT (€422) | €576 | - 27% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 115,628 KZT (€229) | €395 | - 42% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,382 KZT (€30) | €100 | - 70% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,890 KZT (€8) | €35 | - 78% | |
40” flat screen tv | 113,106 KZT (€224) | €412 | - 46% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 37,390 KZT (€74) | €143 | - 48% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,600 KZT (€5.15) | €6 | - 19% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,484 KZT (€7) | €12 | - 43% | |
Clothes | - 10% | |||
Clothes in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 10% cheaper than in Tarragona (Spain) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 26,343 KZT (€52) | €74 | - 30% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 14,978 KZT (€30) | €29 | + 3% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 42,437 KZT (€84) | €84 | - 0% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 37,256 KZT (€74) | €90 | - 18% | |
Transportation | - 62% | |||
Transportation in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 62% cheaper than in Tarragona (Spain) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,713,870 KZT (€13,289) | €23,846 | - 44% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 174 KZT (€0.34) | €1.23 | - 72% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 5,715 KZT (€11) | €36 | - 69% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 2,105 KZT (€4.17) | €13 | - 68% | |
Personal Care | - 45% | |||
Personal Care in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 45% cheaper than in Tarragona (Spain) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,218 KZT (€4.39) | €4.43 | - 1% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,256 KZT (€6) | €4.87 | + 32% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,030 KZT (€10) | €60 | - 83% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 984 KZT (€1.95) | €4.64 | - 58% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 815 KZT (€1.61) | €2.32 | - 30% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 944 KZT (€1.87) | €2.75 | - 32% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 437 KZT (€0.87) | €1.34 | - 36% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 447 KZT (€0.89) | €1.89 | - 53% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,667 KZT (€7) | €13 | - 45% | |
Entertainment | - 41% | |||
Entertainment in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 41% cheaper than in Tarragona (Spain) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,969 KZT (€16) | €29 | - 45% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 3,181 KZT (€6) | €15 | - 59% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 21,295 KZT (€42) | €50 | - 16% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,034 KZT (€30) | €50 | - 40% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,897 KZT (€3.75) | €7 | - 48% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,134 KZT (€2.24) | €1.97 | + 14% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 975 KZT (€1.93) | €4.91 | - 61% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 222,448 KZT (€440) | €421 | + 5% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 23 KZT (€0.04) | €0.18 | - 76% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 18,009 KZT (€36) | €46 | - 23% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 455 KZT (€0.90) | €4.92 | - 82% | |
TOTAL | - 49% |

These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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Cost of living in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 49% cheaper than in Tarragona (Spain)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €2,800 in Tarragona you would need to make just about €1,429 (721,828 KZT) in Almaty.
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