- Cost of Living
- China
- Kazakhstan
- Changsha
- Almaty
- Comparison
Cost of living in Changsha, China compared to Almaty, Kazakhstan
Currency:
| Food | + 63% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Changsha (China) is 63% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元48 (2,450 KZT) | 1,937 KZT | + 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元37 (1,907 KZT) | 1,472 KZT | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元12 (602 KZT) | 737 KZT | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元13 (645 KZT) | 318 KZT | + 103% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元15 (774 KZT) | 294 KZT | + 163% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元11 (555 KZT) | 492 KZT | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元70 (3,613 KZT) | 1,663 KZT | + 117% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元24 (1,215 KZT) | 442 KZT | + 175% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元9 (465 KZT) | 158 KZT | + 194% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元4.00 (206 KZT) | 166 KZT | + 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元65 (3,357 KZT) | 1,500 KZT | + 124% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元11 (547 KZT) | 337 KZT | + 63% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元7 (361 KZT) | 121 KZT | + 199% | |
| Housing | + 10% | |||
| Housing in Changsha (China) is 10% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元2,916 (150,319 KZT) | 169,750 KZT | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元2,103 (108,390 KZT) | 134,603 KZT | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元347 (17,874 KZT) | 23,866 KZT | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元4,480 (230,897 KZT) | 122,435 KZT | + 89% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元2,457 (126,621 KZT) | 84,065 KZT | + 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元544 (28,065 KZT) | 15,597 KZT | + 80% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元113 (5,849 KZT) | 5,185 KZT | + 13% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元2,482 (127,933 KZT) | 142,776 KZT | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元771 (39,743 KZT) | 36,675 KZT | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元28 (1,437 KZT) | 2,370 KZT | - 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元38 (1,963 KZT) | 3,483 KZT | - 44% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Changsha (China) is 6% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元451 (23,221 KZT) | 13,333 KZT | + 74% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元249 (12,839 KZT) | 15,061 KZT | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元555 (28,600 KZT) | 26,149 KZT | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元180 (9,278 KZT) | 29,108 KZT | - 68% | |
| Transportation | + 94% | |||
| Transportation in Changsha (China) is 94% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元195,505 (10,076,835 KZT) | 3,600,000 KZT | + 180% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元7 (340 KZT) | 154 KZT | + 122% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元162 (8,350 KZT) | 6,000 KZT | + 39% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 元29 (1,503 KZT) | 1,692 KZT | - 11% | |
| Personal Care | + 71% | |||
| Personal Care in Changsha (China) is 71% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元26 (1,331 KZT) | 2,289 KZT | - 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元20 (1,031 KZT) | 1,861 KZT | - 45% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元150 (7,731 KZT) | 4,835 KZT | + 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元92 (4,747 KZT) | 827 KZT | + 474% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元57 (2,948 KZT) | 661 KZT | + 346% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元39 (1,991 KZT) | 839 KZT | + 137% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元6 (313 KZT) | 421 KZT | - 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元9 (461 KZT) | 423 KZT | + 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元27 (1,398 KZT) | 3,278 KZT | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Changsha (China) is 2% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元129 (6,640 KZT) | 8,418 KZT | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元93 (4,814 KZT) | 2,700 KZT | + 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元188 (9,696 KZT) | 11,167 KZT | - 13% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元315 (16,251 KZT) | 15,349 KZT | + 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元36 (1,874 KZT) | 1,845 KZT | + 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元26 (1,350 KZT) | 577 KZT | + 134% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元26 (1,328 KZT) | 300 KZT | + 343% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 元2,800 (144,319 KZT) | 208,595 KZT | - 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.17 (9 KZT) | 14 KZT | - 35% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元196 (10,114 KZT) | 14,905 KZT | - 32% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元23 (1,171 KZT) | 250 KZT | + 368% | |
| TOTAL | + 36% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 429 prices entered by 49 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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KZT
/
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Cost of living in Changsha (China) is 36% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan)
For example, you would need at least 632,140 KZT
(元12,264)
in Changsha
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
466,000 KZT
in Almaty.
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