- Cost of Living
- China
- Kazakhstan
- Chongqing
- Almaty
- Comparison
Cost of living in Chongqing, China compared to Almaty, Kazakhstan
Currency:
| Food | + 119% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chongqing (China) is 119% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元100 (4,956 KZT) | 1,937 KZT | + 156% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元27 (1,344 KZT) | 1,379 KZT | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元20 (997 KZT) | 759 KZT | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元16 (782 KZT) | 307 KZT | + 155% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元17 (836 KZT) | 294 KZT | + 185% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元8 (401 KZT) | 456 KZT | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元32 (1,577 KZT) | 1,495 KZT | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元17 (827 KZT) | 413 KZT | + 100% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元6 (306 KZT) | 130 KZT | + 136% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元5.47 (272 KZT) | 166 KZT | + 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元146 (7,275 KZT) | 1,500 KZT | + 385% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元8 (412 KZT) | 300 KZT | + 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元15 (727 KZT) | 101 KZT | + 617% | |
| Housing | + 12% | |||
| Housing in Chongqing (China) is 12% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元4,974 (247,504 KZT) | 169,750 KZT | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元2,804 (139,499 KZT) | 134,603 KZT | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元679 (33,782 KZT) | 21,978 KZT | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元2,717 (135,174 KZT) | 122,435 KZT | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元1,221 (60,754 KZT) | 84,065 KZT | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元400 (19,883 KZT) | 15,371 KZT | + 29% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元126 (6,256 KZT) | 4,832 KZT | + 29% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元2,220 (110,438 KZT) | 131,759 KZT | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元378 (18,786 KZT) | 34,418 KZT | - 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元51 (2,562 KZT) | 2,250 KZT | + 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元32 (1,570 KZT) | 3,042 KZT | - 48% | |
| Clothes | + 49% | |||
| Clothes in Chongqing (China) is 49% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元964 (47,964 KZT) | 13,333 KZT | + 260% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元369 (18,344 KZT) | 15,061 KZT | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元738 (36,723 KZT) | 22,194 KZT | + 65% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元359 (17,869 KZT) | 31,231 KZT | - 43% | |
| Transportation | + 66% | |||
| Transportation in Chongqing (China) is 66% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元205,319 (10,216,077 KZT) | 3,600,000 KZT | + 184% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元7 (324 KZT) | 136 KZT | + 138% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元93 (4,611 KZT) | 6,000 KZT | - 23% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 元24 (1,192 KZT) | 1,538 KZT | - 23% | |
| Personal Care | + 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Chongqing (China) is 37% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元52 (2,601 KZT) | 2,067 KZT | + 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元20 (998 KZT) | 1,727 KZT | - 42% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元353 (17,573 KZT) | 4,666 KZT | + 277% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 789 KZT | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元8 (398 KZT) | 706 KZT | - 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元30 (1,493 KZT) | 785 KZT | + 90% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元5.99 (298 KZT) | 456 KZT | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元9 (472 KZT) | 456 KZT | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元67 (3,333 KZT) | 3,058 KZT | + 9% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Chongqing (China) is 19% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元136 (6,790 KZT) | 7,315 KZT | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元72 (3,567 KZT) | 2,700 KZT | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元587 (29,206 KZT) | 10,830 KZT | + 170% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元349 (17,355 KZT) | 14,824 KZT | + 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元41 (2,028 KZT) | 1,781 KZT | + 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元32 (1,577 KZT) | 577 KZT | + 173% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元21 (1,066 KZT) | 300 KZT | + 255% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 元1,055 (52,494 KZT) | 70,333 KZT | - 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.25 (12 KZT) | 14 KZT | - 8% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元375 (18,659 KZT) | 14,905 KZT | + 25% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元20 (1,008 KZT) | 250 KZT | + 303% | |
| 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 611 prices entered by 48 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 17, 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 689,783 KZT
(元13,863)
in Chongqing
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
462,000 KZT
in Almaty.
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