Cost of living comparison

Kazakhstan

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Jordan

Amman vs. Almaty Cost of Living Summary

Amman is 11.3% cheaper than Almaty.

Restaurants: pay 39.1% less in Amman
Groceries: pay 15.5% less in Amman
Transportation: pay 95.7% more in Amman
Housing: pay 35.3% less in Amman
Childcare: pay 8.1% less in Amman
Entertainment and Sports: pay 41.3% more in Amman
Clothing: pay 10.5% less in Amman

The cost of transportation and entertainment and sports in Amman are more expensive than in Almaty. Expenses including restaurants, housing, groceries, clothing, and childcare are lower in Amman. Notably, transportation is significantly more expensive in Amman.

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Amman vs. Almaty Cost Breakdown

If you lived in Amman instead of Almaty, you would:

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pay 39.1% less for restaurants

	Almaty	Amman
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$13.42 KZT6,082.92	$7.05 JOD5.000	-47.5%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$8.95 KZT4,055.28	$7.05 JOD5.000	-21.2%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$1.36 KZT615.44	$0.63 JOD0.440	-53.9%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$0.91 KZT410.90	$0.58 JOD0.410	-36.6%
Average			-39.1%

Almaty vs. Amman - Cost of restaurants

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pay 15.5% less for groceries

	Almaty	Amman
Bread 1 loaf	$0.94 KZT425.21	$0.69 JOD0.490	-26.1%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$6.46 KZT2,925.52	$4.64 JOD3.290	-28.1%
Milk (1 gallon)	$6.48 KZT2,938.79	$6.15 JOD4.360	-5.2%
Eggs 1 dozen	$2.45 KZT1,109.97	$2.37 JOD1.680	-3.3%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$3.09 KZT1,401.59	$2.95 JOD2.090	-4.7%
Apples (1 lb)	$0.86 KZT387.73	$1.18 JOD0.840	+37.9%
Bananas (1 lb)	$1.06 KZT481.68	$0.92 JOD0.650	-13.3%
Oranges (1 lb)	$1.37 KZT621.58	$0.82 JOD0.580	-40.3%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$1.34 KZT605.34	$0.37 JOD0.260	-72.6%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$0.35 KZT160.60	$0.42 JOD0.300	+18.6%
Onions (1 lb)	$0.26 KZT119.25	$0.38 JOD0.270	+44.8%
Average			-15.5%

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pay 95.7% more for transportation

	Almaty	Amman
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$2.64 KZT1,198.22	$6.52 JOD4.620	+146.5%
Monthly public transit pass	$22.15 KZT10,036.82	$42.31 JOD30.000	+91.1%
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$22,370.46 KZT10M	$35,260.93 JOD25,000.000	+57.6%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$6.71 KZT3,041.46	$11.89 JOD8.430	+77.2%
Average			+95.7%

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pay 35.3% less for housing

	Almaty	Amman
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$18.11 KZT8,207.89	$32.08 JOD22.740	+77.1%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$802.28 KZT364K	$463.25 JOD328.440	-42.3%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$513.47 KZT233K	$244.77 JOD173.540	-52.3%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$69.56 KZT31,526.07	$98.40 JOD69.770	+41.5%
Average			-35.3%

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pay 8.1% less for childcare

	Almaty	Amman
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$456.34 KZT207K	$484.03 JOD343.180	+6.1%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$12,216.13 KZT6M	$9,718.43 JOD6,890.360	-20.4%
Average			-8.1%

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pay 41.3% more for entertainment and sports

	Almaty	Amman
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$3.24 KZT1,470.04	$8.46 JOD6.000	+160.9%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$3.30 KZT1,497.69	$4.50 JOD3.190	+36.3%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$2.63 KZT1,191.24	$3.88 JOD2.750	+47.6%
Monthly membership at local gym	$70.49 KZT31,945.91	$51.90 JOD36.790	-26.4%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$6.71 KZT3,041.46	$11.28 JOD8.000	+68.1%
Average			+41.3%

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pay 10.5% less for clothing

	Almaty	Amman
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$96.07 KZT43,537.96	$63.47 JOD45.000	-33.9%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$47.45 KZT21,502.09	$82.45 JOD58.450	+73.8%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$145.68 KZT66,021.45	$125.81 JOD89.200	-13.6%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$134.22 KZT60,829.24	$86.98 JOD61.670	-35.2%
Average			-10.5%

Almaty vs. Amman - Cost of clothing

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