Cost of living in Amol is 22% lower than in Almaty (without rent).
Rent in Amol is 59% cheaper than in Almaty.
Cost of living including rent in Amol is 42% lower than in Almaty.
Food in Amol is 27% cheaper than in Almaty.
Transport in Amol is 76% cheaper than in Almaty.
| Amol | Almaty | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Amol | Almaty | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
2.98 $ | 8.28 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 25 $ | 35.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.03 $ | 6.31 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.45 $ | 1.47 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.39 $ | 2.44 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.51 $ | 0.93 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.41 $ | 1.29 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.31 $ | 0.57 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.89 $ | 1.62 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.03 $ | 1.83 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.5 $ | 9.46 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.02 $ | 5.08 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.7 $ | 7.76 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.99 $ | 1.31 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.49 $ | 1.97 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.55 $ | 2.14 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.36 $ | 0.55 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.36 $ | 0.41 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.15 $ | 0.47 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.48 $ | 1.41 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 1.01 $ | 7.27 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.6 $ | 0.91 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1 $ | 1.83 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.15 $ | 0.25 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 7.5 $ | 15.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.73 $ | 0.51 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 2.54 $ | 7.51 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 115 $ | 19 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 14.5 $ | 8.08 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.07 $ | 3.73 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.65 $ | 1.5 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.62 $ | 1.81 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
9.96 $ | 40.6 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
15.4 $ | 61.9 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
6.94 $ | 13.2 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 167 $ | 408 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 272 $ | 823 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 270 $ | 594 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 893 $ | 1,259 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 907 $ | 1,875 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 327 $ | 1,258 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 303 $ | 687 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 19.76 % | 17.72 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 10.7 $ | 48.3 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 1.49 $ | 5.27 $ |
| Haircut | 19.9 $ | 8 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 120 $ | 114 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 15.1 $ | 85.8 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 122 $ | 279 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,814 $ | 11,033 $ |