- Cost of Living
- China
- Kazakhstan
- Chongqing
- Almaty
- Comparison
Cost of living in Chongqing, China compared to Almaty, Kazakhstan
Currency:
| Food | + 115% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chongqing (China) is 115% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元100 (4,751 KZT) | 1,937 KZT | + 145% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元27 (1,289 KZT) | 1,345 KZT | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元20 (956 KZT) | 677 KZT | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元16 (750 KZT) | 270 KZT | + 177% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元17 (801 KZT) | 294 KZT | + 173% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元8 (385 KZT) | 526 KZT | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元32 (1,512 KZT) | 1,334 KZT | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元17 (792 KZT) | 392 KZT | + 102% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元6 (293 KZT) | 120 KZT | + 144% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元5.47 (261 KZT) | 166 KZT | + 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元146 (6,973 KZT) | 1,500 KZT | + 365% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元8 (394 KZT) | 296 KZT | + 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元15 (697 KZT) | 88 KZT | + 690% | |
| Housing | + 10% | |||
| Housing in Chongqing (China) is 10% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元4,974 (237,241 KZT) | 169,750 KZT | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元2,804 (133,715 KZT) | 134,603 KZT | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元679 (32,381 KZT) | 19,381 KZT | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元2,717 (129,569 KZT) | 122,435 KZT | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元1,221 (58,235 KZT) | 84,065 KZT | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元400 (19,058 KZT) | 16,210 KZT | + 18% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元126 (5,996 KZT) | 5,124 KZT | + 17% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元2,220 (105,859 KZT) | 123,925 KZT | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元378 (18,008 KZT) | 28,151 KZT | - 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元51 (2,455 KZT) | 1,647 KZT | + 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元32 (1,505 KZT) | 2,620 KZT | - 43% | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in Chongqing (China) is 34% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元964 (45,975 KZT) | 13,333 KZT | + 245% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元369 (17,583 KZT) | 15,061 KZT | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元738 (35,201 KZT) | 26,009 KZT | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元359 (17,128 KZT) | 29,264 KZT | - 41% | |
| Transportation | + 59% | |||
| Transportation in Chongqing (China) is 59% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元205,319 (9,792,488 KZT) | 3,600,000 KZT | + 172% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元7 (310 KZT) | 130 KZT | + 139% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元93 (4,420 KZT) | 6,000 KZT | - 26% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 元24 (1,142 KZT) | 1,541 KZT | - 26% | |
| Personal Care | + 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Chongqing (China) is 36% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元52 (2,493 KZT) | 2,085 KZT | + 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元20 (957 KZT) | 1,512 KZT | - 37% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元353 (16,844 KZT) | 4,311 KZT | + 291% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 682 KZT | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元8 (382 KZT) | 659 KZT | - 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元30 (1,431 KZT) | 715 KZT | + 100% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元5.99 (286 KZT) | 415 KZT | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元9 (453 KZT) | 422 KZT | + 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元67 (3,195 KZT) | 3,074 KZT | + 4% | |
| Entertainment | + 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Chongqing (China) is 32% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元136 (6,508 KZT) | 6,233 KZT | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元72 (3,419 KZT) | 2,700 KZT | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元587 (27,995 KZT) | 8,878 KZT | + 215% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元349 (16,636 KZT) | 13,623 KZT | + 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元41 (1,944 KZT) | 1,681 KZT | + 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元32 (1,512 KZT) | 577 KZT | + 162% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元21 (1,022 KZT) | 300 KZT | + 241% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 元1,055 (50,317 KZT) | 59,114 KZT | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.25 (12 KZT) | 14 KZT | - 12% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元444 (21,174 KZT) | 14,905 KZT | + 42% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元20 (966 KZT) | 250 KZT | + 287% | |
| TOTAL | + 49% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 517 prices entered by 42 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 25, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Chongqing (China) is 49% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan)
For example, you would need at least 735,409 KZT
(元15,419)
in Chongqing
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
495,000 KZT
in Almaty.
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