Cost of living in Almaty, Kazakhstan vs Tauranga, New Zealand
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Food | - 57% | |||
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Food in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 57% cheaper than in Tauranga (New Zealand) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,763 KZT (NZ$9) | NZ$16 | - 44% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,782 KZT (NZ$5.90) | NZ$13 | - 53% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 817 KZT (NZ$2.71) | NZ$8 | - 65% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 368 KZT (NZ$1.22) | NZ$2.02 | - 40% | |
12 eggs, large | 524 KZT (NZ$1.73) | NZ$7 | - 75% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 812 KZT (NZ$2.69) | NZ$4.40 | - 39% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,344 KZT (NZ$4.45) | NZ$5.69 | - 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 643 KZT (NZ$2.13) | NZ$3.71 | - 43% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 208 KZT (NZ$0.69) | NZ$3.48 | - 80% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 303 KZT (NZ$1.00) | NZ$3.88 | - 74% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,182 KZT (NZ$17) | NZ$14 | + 19% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 472 KZT (NZ$1.56) | NZ$3.21 | - 51% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 158 KZT (NZ$0.52) | NZ$2.49 | - 79% | |
Housing | - 68% | |||
Housing in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 68% cheaper than in Tauranga (New Zealand) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 269,074 KZT (NZ$891) | NZ$2,691 | - 67% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 163,718 KZT (NZ$542) | NZ$2,090 | - 74% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 21,837 KZT (NZ$72) | NZ$200 | - 64% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 213,292 KZT (NZ$706) | NZ$1,626 | - 57% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 115,628 KZT (NZ$383) | NZ$1,470 | - 74% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,382 KZT (NZ$51) | NZ$232 | - 78% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,890 KZT (NZ$13) | NZ$74 | - 83% | |
40” flat screen tv | 113,106 KZT (NZ$374) | NZ$578 | - 35% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 37,390 KZT (NZ$124) | NZ$176 | - 30% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,600 KZT (NZ$9) | NZ$12 | - 31% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,484 KZT (NZ$12) | NZ$22 | - 47% | |
Clothes | - 23% | |||
Clothes in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 23% cheaper than in Tauranga (New Zealand) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 26,343 KZT (NZ$87) | NZ$86 | + 1% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 14,978 KZT (NZ$50) | NZ$73 | - 32% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 42,437 KZT (NZ$140) | NZ$167 | - 16% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 37,256 KZT (NZ$123) | NZ$162 | - 24% | |
Transportation | - 70% | |||
Transportation in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 70% cheaper than in Tauranga (New Zealand) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,713,870 KZT (NZ$22,223) | NZ$39,529 | - 44% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 174 KZT (NZ$0.58) | NZ$2.10 | - 73% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 5,715 KZT (NZ$19) | NZ$115 | - 84% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 2,105 KZT (NZ$7) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 48% | |||
Personal Care in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 48% cheaper than in Tauranga (New Zealand) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,218 KZT (NZ$7) | NZ$17 | - 57% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,256 KZT (NZ$11) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,030 KZT (NZ$17) | NZ$44 | - 62% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 984 KZT (NZ$3.26) | NZ$7 | - 53% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 815 KZT (NZ$2.70) | NZ$5.57 | - 52% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 944 KZT (NZ$3.12) | NZ$5.96 | - 48% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 437 KZT (NZ$1.45) | NZ$2.72 | - 47% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 447 KZT (NZ$1.48) | NZ$3.43 | - 57% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,667 KZT (NZ$12) | NZ$23 | - 46% | |
Entertainment | - 58% | |||
Entertainment in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 58% cheaper than in Tauranga (New Zealand) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,969 KZT (NZ$26) | NZ$53 | - 50% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 3,181 KZT (NZ$11) | NZ$34 | - 69% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 21,295 KZT (NZ$70) | NZ$235 | - 70% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,034 KZT (NZ$50) | NZ$122 | - 59% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,897 KZT (NZ$6) | NZ$16 | - 61% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,134 KZT (NZ$3.75) | NZ$4.87 | - 23% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 975 KZT (NZ$3.23) | NZ$8 | - 59% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 222,448 KZT (NZ$736) | NZ$913 | - 19% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 23 KZT (NZ$0.07) | NZ$0.56 | - 87% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 18,009 KZT (NZ$60) | NZ$69 | - 14% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 455 KZT (NZ$1.51) | NZ$31 | - 95% | |
TOTAL | - 62% |

These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 62% cheaper than in Tauranga (New Zealand)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require NZ$8,600 in Tauranga you would need to make just about NZ$3,283 (991,696 KZT) in Almaty.
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