- Cost of Living
- China
- Kazakhstan
- Chongqing
- Almaty
- Comparison
Cost of living in Chongqing, China compared to Almaty, Kazakhstan
Currency:
| Food | + 75% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chongqing (China) is 75% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元48 (2,536 KZT) | 1,937 KZT | + 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元26 (1,383 KZT) | 1,511 KZT | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元19 (1,005 KZT) | 737 KZT | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元13 (665 KZT) | 326 KZT | + 104% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元16 (820 KZT) | 294 KZT | + 179% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元9 (457 KZT) | 492 KZT | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元32 (1,670 KZT) | 1,663 KZT | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元14 (743 KZT) | 444 KZT | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元5.67 (299 KZT) | 162 KZT | + 85% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元5.88 (310 KZT) | 166 KZT | + 87% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元136 (7,183 KZT) | 1,500 KZT | + 379% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元8 (439 KZT) | 337 KZT | + 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元11 (580 KZT) | 116 KZT | + 402% | |
| Housing | - 0% | |||
| Housing in Chongqing (China) is 0% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元3,911 (206,071 KZT) | 169,750 KZT | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元2,767 (145,764 KZT) | 134,603 KZT | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元398 (20,986 KZT) | 22,793 KZT | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元2,360 (124,338 KZT) | 122,435 KZT | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元1,221 (64,330 KZT) | 84,065 KZT | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元329 (17,316 KZT) | 15,597 KZT | + 11% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元110 (5,769 KZT) | 5,056 KZT | + 14% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元2,500 (131,714 KZT) | 142,776 KZT | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元587 (30,909 KZT) | 36,675 KZT | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元62 (3,240 KZT) | 2,370 KZT | + 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元32 (1,663 KZT) | 3,483 KZT | - 52% | |
| Clothes | + 35% | |||
| Clothes in Chongqing (China) is 35% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元746 (39,304 KZT) | 13,333 KZT | + 195% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元355 (18,686 KZT) | 15,061 KZT | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元537 (28,275 KZT) | 28,121 KZT | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元290 (15,279 KZT) | 29,108 KZT | - 48% | |
| Transportation | + 69% | |||
| Transportation in Chongqing (China) is 69% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元193,600 (10,199,968 KZT) | 3,600,000 KZT | + 183% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元7 (343 KZT) | 158 KZT | + 118% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元98 (5,148 KZT) | 6,000 KZT | - 14% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 元25 (1,335 KZT) | 1,618 KZT | - 18% | |
| Personal Care | + 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Chongqing (China) is 21% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元52 (2,754 KZT) | 2,289 KZT | + 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元20 (1,057 KZT) | 2,335 KZT | - 55% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元235 (12,381 KZT) | 5,000 KZT | + 148% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 827 KZT | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元8 (421 KZT) | 661 KZT | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元30 (1,581 KZT) | 839 KZT | + 88% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元5.99 (316 KZT) | 411 KZT | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元9 (500 KZT) | 423 KZT | + 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元67 (3,529 KZT) | 3,278 KZT | + 8% | |
| Entertainment | + 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Chongqing (China) is 22% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元136 (7,189 KZT) | 9,042 KZT | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元80 (4,215 KZT) | 2,700 KZT | + 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元615 (32,402 KZT) | 11,167 KZT | + 190% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元280 (14,752 KZT) | 15,124 KZT | - 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元41 (2,147 KZT) | 1,789 KZT | + 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元32 (1,670 KZT) | 577 KZT | + 189% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元21 (1,129 KZT) | 300 KZT | + 276% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 208,595 KZT | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.25 (13 KZT) | 14 KZT | - 3% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元375 (19,757 KZT) | 14,905 KZT | + 33% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元20 (1,068 KZT) | 250 KZT | + 327% | |
| 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 467 prices entered by 52 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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KZT
/
CNY
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Cost of living in Chongqing (China) is 36% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan)
For example, you would need at least 635,665 KZT
(元12,065)
in Chongqing
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
466,000 KZT
in Almaty.
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