- Cost of Living
- China
- Kazakhstan
- Changsha
- Almaty
- Comparison
Cost of living in Changsha, China compared to Almaty, Kazakhstan
Currency:
| Food | + 69% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Changsha (China) is 69% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元48 (2,460 KZT) | 1,937 KZT | + 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元37 (1,915 KZT) | 1,379 KZT | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元12 (604 KZT) | 759 KZT | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元13 (648 KZT) | 307 KZT | + 111% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元15 (777 KZT) | 294 KZT | + 165% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元11 (557 KZT) | 456 KZT | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元70 (3,628 KZT) | 1,495 KZT | + 143% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元24 (1,220 KZT) | 413 KZT | + 195% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元9 (467 KZT) | 130 KZT | + 260% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元4.00 (207 KZT) | 166 KZT | + 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元65 (3,371 KZT) | 1,500 KZT | + 125% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元11 (549 KZT) | 300 KZT | + 83% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元7 (362 KZT) | 101 KZT | + 257% | |
| Housing | + 15% | |||
| Housing in Changsha (China) is 15% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元2,916 (150,940 KZT) | 169,750 KZT | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元2,103 (108,838 KZT) | 134,603 KZT | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元347 (17,948 KZT) | 21,978 KZT | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元4,480 (231,850 KZT) | 122,435 KZT | + 89% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元2,457 (127,143 KZT) | 84,065 KZT | + 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元544 (28,180 KZT) | 15,371 KZT | + 83% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元113 (5,874 KZT) | 4,832 KZT | + 22% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元2,482 (128,462 KZT) | 142,802 KZT | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元771 (39,907 KZT) | 34,418 KZT | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元28 (1,443 KZT) | 2,250 KZT | - 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元38 (1,971 KZT) | 3,042 KZT | - 35% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Changsha (China) is 5% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元451 (23,317 KZT) | 13,333 KZT | + 75% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元249 (12,892 KZT) | 15,061 KZT | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元555 (28,718 KZT) | 22,194 KZT | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元180 (9,316 KZT) | 31,231 KZT | - 70% | |
| Transportation | + 69% | |||
| Transportation in Changsha (China) is 69% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元195,505 (10,118,447 KZT) | 3,600,000 KZT | + 181% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元7 (339 KZT) | 136 KZT | + 149% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元93 (4,813 KZT) | 6,000 KZT | - 20% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 元27 (1,417 KZT) | 1,538 KZT | - 8% | |
| Personal Care | + 75% | |||
| Personal Care in Changsha (China) is 75% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元26 (1,336 KZT) | 2,067 KZT | - 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元20 (1,035 KZT) | 1,727 KZT | - 40% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元150 (7,763 KZT) | 4,666 KZT | + 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元92 (4,767 KZT) | 789 KZT | + 504% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元57 (2,961 KZT) | 706 KZT | + 319% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元39 (2,000 KZT) | 785 KZT | + 155% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元6 (315 KZT) | 456 KZT | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元9 (462 KZT) | 456 KZT | + 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元27 (1,403 KZT) | 3,058 KZT | - 54% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Changsha (China) is 3% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元129 (6,667 KZT) | 7,315 KZT | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元93 (4,833 KZT) | 2,700 KZT | + 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元188 (9,736 KZT) | 10,830 KZT | - 10% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元315 (16,319 KZT) | 14,824 KZT | + 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元36 (1,881 KZT) | 1,781 KZT | + 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元26 (1,355 KZT) | 577 KZT | + 135% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元26 (1,333 KZT) | 300 KZT | + 344% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | 元2,800 (144,915 KZT) | 209,962 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 (10,156 KZT) | 14,905 KZT | - 32% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元23 (1,176 KZT) | 250 KZT | + 370% | |
| 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 544 prices entered by 50 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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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 718,733 KZT
(元13,887)
in Changsha
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
529,000 KZT
in Almaty.
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