- Cost of Living
- Kazakhstan
- China
- Petropavl
- Aksu
- Comparison
Cost of living in Petropavl, Kazakhstan compared to Aksu, China
Currency:
Food | + 7% | |||
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Food in Petropavl (Kazakhstan) is 7% more expensive than in Aksu (China) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,312 KZT (元25) | 元10 | + 151% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,115 KZT (元21) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 525 KZT (元10) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 175 KZT (元3.35) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | 223 KZT (元4.26) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 300 KZT (元5.74) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 KZT (元11) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 525 KZT (元10) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 300 KZT (元5.74) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 245 KZT (元4.68) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,749 KZT (元33) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 400 KZT (元8) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 67 KZT (元1.27) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Petropavl (Kazakhstan) is in Aksu (China) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 69,333 KZT (元1,326) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 80,000 KZT (元1,530) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 15,288 KZT (元292) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 52,187 KZT (元998) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 42,187 KZT (元807) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 7,437 KZT (元142) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 4,577 KZT (元88) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | 30,000 KZT (元574) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 11,000 KZT (元210) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 500 KZT (元10) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Petropavl (Kazakhstan) is in Aksu (China) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 10,000 KZT (元191) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 7,187 KZT (元137) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 19,373 KZT (元371) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 25,000 KZT (元478) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Petropavl (Kazakhstan) is in Aksu (China) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 133 KZT (元2.53) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 3,255 KZT (元62) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Petropavl (Kazakhstan) is in Aksu (China) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 500 KZT (元10) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 KZT (元48) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 600 KZT (元11) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 388 KZT (元7) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 621 KZT (元12) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 210 KZT (元4.01) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 183 KZT (元3.50) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,000 KZT (元19) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Petropavl (Kazakhstan) is in Aksu (China) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,125 KZT (元79) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | 1,877 KZT (元36) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 4,500 KZT (元86) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 8,000 KZT (元153) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,200 KZT (元23) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 500 KZT (元10) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 KZT (元3.83) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 5,563 KZT (元106) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 7% |

These prices were last updated on September 01, 2016.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Petropavl (Kazakhstan) is 7% more expensive than in Aksu (China)
For example, you would need at least 元4,181
(218,629 KZT)
in Petropavl
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元3,900
in Aksu.
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