Cost of living in Almaty, Kazakhstan vs Tembisa, South Africa
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| Food | + 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 22% more expensive than in Tembisa (South Africa) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,763 KZT (R 97) | R 60 | + 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,782 KZT (R 63) | R 50 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 817 KZT (R 29) | R 31 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 368 KZT (R 13) | R 15 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 524 KZT (R 18) | R 23 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 812 KZT (R 29) | R 13 | + 120% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,344 KZT (R 47) | R 41 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 643 KZT (R 23) | R 14 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 208 KZT (R 7) | R 8 | - 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 303 KZT (R 11) | R 14 | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,182 KZT (R 182) | R 138 | + 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 472 KZT (R 17) | R 16 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 158 KZT (R 5.58) | R 5.00 | + 12% | |
| Housing | - 59% | |||
| Housing in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 59% cheaper than in Tembisa (South Africa) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 269,074 KZT (R 9,469) | R 22,750 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 163,718 KZT (R 5,762) | R 19,000 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 21,837 KZT (R 769) | R 1,350 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 213,292 KZT (R 7,506) | R 20,000 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 115,628 KZT (R 4,069) | R 12,000 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,382 KZT (R 541) | R 1,000 | - 46% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,890 KZT (R 137) | R 600 | - 77% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 113,106 KZT (R 3,981) | R 6,833 | - 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 37,390 KZT (R 1,316) | R 1,233 | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,600 KZT (R 91) | R 78 | + 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,484 KZT (R 123) | R 40 | + 207% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 5% cheaper than in Tembisa (South Africa) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 26,343 KZT (R 927) | R 700 | + 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 14,978 KZT (R 527) | R 717 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 42,437 KZT (R 1,493) | R 1,167 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 37,256 KZT (R 1,311) | R 800 | + 64% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 36% cheaper than in Tembisa (South Africa) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,713,870 KZT (R 236,280) | R 294,500 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 174 KZT (R 6) | R 14 | - 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 5,715 KZT (R 201) | R 392 | - 49% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 2,105 KZT (R 74) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 9% more expensive than in Tembisa (South Africa) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,218 KZT (R 78) | R 50 | + 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,256 KZT (R 115) | R 120 | - 5% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,030 KZT (R 177) | R 300 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 984 KZT (R 35) | R 15 | + 131% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 815 KZT (R 29) | R 19 | + 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 944 KZT (R 33) | R 39 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 437 KZT (R 15) | R 17 | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 447 KZT (R 16) | R 12 | + 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,667 KZT (R 129) | R 65 | + 99% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 12% more expensive than in Tembisa (South Africa) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,969 KZT (R 280) | R 289 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,181 KZT (R 112) | R 109 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 21,295 KZT (R 749) | R 674 | + 11% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,034 KZT (R 529) | R 768 | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,897 KZT (R 67) | R 38 | + 74% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,134 KZT (R 40) | R 26 | + 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 975 KZT (R 34) | R 25 | + 35% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 222,448 KZT (R 7,829) | R 3,632 | + 116% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 23 KZT (R 0.80) | R 1.41 | - 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 18,009 KZT (R 634) | R 429 | + 48% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 455 KZT (R 16) | R 39 | - 59% | |
| TOTAL | - 30% | |||
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 February 24, 2021.
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