Cost of living in Almaty, Kazakhstan vs Wa, Ghana
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| Food | + 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 16% more expensive than in Wa (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,763 KZT (GH₵37) | GH₵9 | + 312% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,782 KZT (GH₵24) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 817 KZT (GH₵11) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 368 KZT (GH₵4.94) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | 524 KZT (GH₵7) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 812 KZT (GH₵11) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,344 KZT (GH₵18) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 643 KZT (GH₵9) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 208 KZT (GH₵2.79) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 303 KZT (GH₵4.06) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,182 KZT (GH₵70) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 472 KZT (GH₵6) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 158 KZT (GH₵2.13) | - | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is about the same as in Wa (Ghana) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 269,074 KZT (GH₵3,612) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 163,718 KZT (GH₵2,197) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 21,837 KZT (GH₵293) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 213,292 KZT (GH₵2,863) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 115,628 KZT (GH₵1,552) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,382 KZT (GH₵206) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,890 KZT (GH₵52) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 113,106 KZT (GH₵1,518) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 37,390 KZT (GH₵502) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,600 KZT (GH₵35) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,484 KZT (GH₵47) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is about the same as in Wa (Ghana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 26,343 KZT (GH₵354) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 14,978 KZT (GH₵201) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 42,437 KZT (GH₵570) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 37,256 KZT (GH₵500) | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is about the same as in Wa (Ghana) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,713,870 KZT (GH₵90,116) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 174 KZT (GH₵2.34) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 5,715 KZT (GH₵77) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 2,105 KZT (GH₵28) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is about the same as in Wa (Ghana) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,218 KZT (GH₵30) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,256 KZT (GH₵44) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,030 KZT (GH₵68) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 984 KZT (GH₵13) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 815 KZT (GH₵11) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 944 KZT (GH₵13) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 437 KZT (GH₵5.87) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 447 KZT (GH₵6) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,667 KZT (GH₵49) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is about the same as in Wa (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,969 KZT (GH₵107) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,181 KZT (GH₵43) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 21,295 KZT (GH₵286) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,034 KZT (GH₵202) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,897 KZT (GH₵25) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,134 KZT (GH₵15) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 975 KZT (GH₵13) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 222,448 KZT (GH₵2,986) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 23 KZT (GH₵0.30) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 18,009 KZT (GH₵242) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 455 KZT (GH₵6) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 16% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 200 prices entered by 30 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 16% more expensive than in Wa (Ghana)
For example, you would need at least GH₵13,867 (1,033,154 KZT) in Almaty to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with GH₵12,000 in Wa.
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