Cost of living in Almaty, Kazakhstan vs Wałbrzych, Poland
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Food | + 6% | |||
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Food in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 6% more expensive than in Wałbrzych (Poland) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,763 KZT (24 zł) | 20 zł | + 22% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,782 KZT (16 zł) | 17 zł | - 5% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 817 KZT (7 zł) | 8 zł | - 10% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 368 KZT (3.24 zł) | 3.00 zł | + 8% | |
12 eggs, large | 524 KZT (4.61 zł) | 5.00 zł | - 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 812 KZT (7 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 19% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,344 KZT (12 zł) | 9 zł | + 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 643 KZT (5.66 zł) | 3.00 zł | + 89% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 208 KZT (1.83 zł) | 2.00 zł | - 8% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 303 KZT (2.66 zł) | 3.00 zł | - 11% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,182 KZT (46 zł) | 20 zł | + 128% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 472 KZT (4.15 zł) | 5.56 zł | - 25% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 158 KZT (1.40 zł) | 2.00 zł | - 30% | |
Housing | + 2% | |||
Housing in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is about the same as in Wałbrzych (Poland) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 269,074 KZT (2,369 zł) | 1,518 zł | + 56% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 163,718 KZT (1,442 zł) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 21,837 KZT (192 zł) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 213,292 KZT (1,878 zł) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 115,628 KZT (1,018 zł) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,382 KZT (135 zł) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,890 KZT (34 zł) | 60 zł | - 43% | |
40” flat screen tv | 113,106 KZT (996 zł) | 1,961 zł | - 49% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 37,390 KZT (329 zł) | 800 zł | - 59% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,600 KZT (23 zł) | 18 zł | + 27% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,484 KZT (31 zł) | 20 zł | + 53% | |
Clothes | - 15% | |||
Clothes in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 15% cheaper than in Wałbrzych (Poland) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 26,343 KZT (232 zł) | 200 zł | + 16% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 14,978 KZT (132 zł) | 200 zł | - 34% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 42,437 KZT (374 zł) | 300 zł | + 25% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 37,256 KZT (328 zł) | 250 zł | + 31% | |
Transportation | - 18% | |||
Transportation in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 18% cheaper than in Wałbrzych (Poland) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,713,870 KZT (59,119 zł) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 174 KZT (1.53 zł) | 4.71 zł | - 67% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 5,715 KZT (50 zł) | 50 zł | + 1% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 2,105 KZT (19 zł) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 23% | |||
Personal Care in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 23% cheaper than in Wałbrzych (Poland) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,218 KZT (20 zł) | 50 zł | - 61% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,256 KZT (29 zł) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,030 KZT (44 zł) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 984 KZT (9 zł) | 20 zł | - 57% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 815 KZT (7 zł) | 10 zł | - 28% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 944 KZT (8 zł) | 10 zł | - 17% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 437 KZT (3.85 zł) | 5.00 zł | - 23% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 447 KZT (3.94 zł) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,667 KZT (32 zł) | 30 zł | + 8% | |
Entertainment | + 8% | |||
Entertainment in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 8% more expensive than in Wałbrzych (Poland) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,969 KZT (70 zł) | 60 zł | + 17% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 3,181 KZT (28 zł) | 44 zł | - 37% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 21,295 KZT (188 zł) | 70 zł | + 168% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,034 KZT (132 zł) | 100 zł | + 32% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,897 KZT (17 zł) | 18 zł | - 7% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,134 KZT (10 zł) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 975 KZT (9 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 43% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 222,448 KZT (1,959 zł) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 23 KZT (0.20 zł) | 0.40 zł | - 50% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 18,009 KZT (159 zł) | 69 zł | + 131% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 455 KZT (4.00 zł) | 20 zł | - 80% | |
TOTAL | - 4% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 4,200 zł in Wałbrzych you would need to make just about 4,015 zł (455,946 KZT) in Almaty.
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