- Cost of Living
- China
- Kazakhstan
- Changsha
- Almaty
- Comparison
Cost of living in Changsha, China compared to Almaty, Kazakhstan
Currency:
| Food | + 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Changsha (China) is 40% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元54 (2,615 KZT) | 1,937 KZT | + 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元33 (1,582 KZT) | 1,345 KZT | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元11 (544 KZT) | 677 KZT | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元12 (575 KZT) | 270 KZT | + 113% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元14 (658 KZT) | 294 KZT | + 124% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元7 (319 KZT) | 526 KZT | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元60 (2,899 KZT) | 1,334 KZT | + 117% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元10 (463 KZT) | 392 KZT | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元6.00 (290 KZT) | 120 KZT | + 141% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元3.63 (175 KZT) | 166 KZT | + 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元48 (2,337 KZT) | 1,500 KZT | + 56% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元7 (334 KZT) | 296 KZT | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元7 (337 KZT) | 88 KZT | + 282% | |
| Housing | + 14% | |||
| Housing in Changsha (China) is 14% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元3,139 (151,663 KZT) | 169,750 KZT | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元2,325 (112,331 KZT) | 134,603 KZT | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元290 (14,003 KZT) | 19,381 KZT | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元4,480 (216,461 KZT) | 122,435 KZT | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元2,563 (123,821 KZT) | 84,065 KZT | + 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元544 (26,310 KZT) | 16,210 KZT | + 62% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元113 (5,484 KZT) | 5,124 KZT | + 7% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元2,482 (119,935 KZT) | 123,925 KZT | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元771 (37,258 KZT) | 28,151 KZT | + 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元28 (1,347 KZT) | 1,647 KZT | - 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元38 (1,840 KZT) | 2,620 KZT | - 30% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Changsha (China) is 23% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元369 (17,849 KZT) | 13,333 KZT | + 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元235 (11,335 KZT) | 15,061 KZT | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元353 (17,054 KZT) | 26,009 KZT | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元180 (8,698 KZT) | 29,264 KZT | - 70% | |
| Transportation | + 55% | |||
| Transportation in Changsha (China) is 55% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元186,584 (9,015,772 KZT) | 3,600,000 KZT | + 150% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元7 (317 KZT) | 130 KZT | + 144% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元94 (4,524 KZT) | 6,000 KZT | - 25% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 元27 (1,306 KZT) | 1,541 KZT | - 15% | |
| Personal Care | + 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Changsha (China) is 34% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元18 (875 KZT) | 2,085 KZT | - 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元20 (966 KZT) | 1,512 KZT | - 36% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元150 (7,248 KZT) | 4,311 KZT | + 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元31 (1,478 KZT) | 682 KZT | + 117% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元36 (1,761 KZT) | 659 KZT | + 167% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元39 (1,867 KZT) | 715 KZT | + 161% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元6 (294 KZT) | 415 KZT | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元9 (432 KZT) | 422 KZT | + 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元27 (1,310 KZT) | 3,074 KZT | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Changsha (China) is 7% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元129 (6,225 KZT) | 6,233 KZT | - 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元93 (4,513 KZT) | 2,700 KZT | + 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元188 (9,090 KZT) | 8,878 KZT | + 2% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元315 (15,235 KZT) | 13,623 KZT | + 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元36 (1,757 KZT) | 1,681 KZT | + 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元26 (1,266 KZT) | 577 KZT | + 119% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元26 (1,245 KZT) | 300 KZT | + 315% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 元1,028 (49,678 KZT) | 59,114 KZT | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.17 (8 KZT) | 14 KZT | - 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元196 (9,482 KZT) | 14,905 KZT | - 36% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元16 (786 KZT) | 250 KZT | + 214% | |
| TOTAL | + 24% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 526 prices entered by 39 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 20, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Changsha (China) is 24% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan)
For example, you would need at least 660,005 KZT
(元13,659)
in Changsha
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
532,000 KZT
in Almaty.
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