- Cost of Living
- China
- Kazakhstan
- Chongqing
- Almaty
- Comparison
Cost of living in Chongqing, China compared to Almaty, Kazakhstan
Currency:
| Food | + 123% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chongqing (China) is 123% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元100 (5,051 KZT) | 1,937 KZT | + 161% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元27 (1,370 KZT) | 1,379 KZT | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元20 (1,016 KZT) | 759 KZT | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元16 (797 KZT) | 307 KZT | + 159% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元17 (852 KZT) | 294 KZT | + 190% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元8 (409 KZT) | 456 KZT | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元32 (1,607 KZT) | 1,495 KZT | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元17 (843 KZT) | 413 KZT | + 104% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元6 (312 KZT) | 130 KZT | + 140% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元5.47 (277 KZT) | 166 KZT | + 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元146 (7,414 KZT) | 1,500 KZT | + 394% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元8 (419 KZT) | 300 KZT | + 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元15 (741 KZT) | 101 KZT | + 631% | |
| Housing | + 13% | |||
| Housing in Chongqing (China) is 13% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元4,974 (252,244 KZT) | 169,750 KZT | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元2,804 (142,171 KZT) | 134,603 KZT | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元679 (34,429 KZT) | 21,978 KZT | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元2,717 (137,763 KZT) | 122,435 KZT | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元1,221 (61,918 KZT) | 84,065 KZT | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元400 (20,264 KZT) | 15,371 KZT | + 32% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元126 (6,375 KZT) | 4,832 KZT | + 32% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元2,220 (112,553 KZT) | 142,802 KZT | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元378 (19,146 KZT) | 34,418 KZT | - 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元51 (2,611 KZT) | 2,250 KZT | + 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元32 (1,600 KZT) | 3,042 KZT | - 47% | |
| Clothes | + 51% | |||
| Clothes in Chongqing (China) is 51% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元964 (48,883 KZT) | 13,333 KZT | + 267% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元369 (18,695 KZT) | 15,061 KZT | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元738 (37,427 KZT) | 22,194 KZT | + 69% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元359 (18,211 KZT) | 31,231 KZT | - 42% | |
| Transportation | + 67% | |||
| Transportation in Chongqing (China) is 67% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元200,400 (10,162,312 KZT) | 3,600,000 KZT | + 182% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元7 (330 KZT) | 136 KZT | + 143% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元93 (4,699 KZT) | 6,000 KZT | - 22% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 元24 (1,214 KZT) | 1,538 KZT | - 21% | |
| Personal Care | + 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Chongqing (China) is 38% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元52 (2,651 KZT) | 2,067 KZT | + 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元20 (1,017 KZT) | 1,727 KZT | - 41% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元353 (17,910 KZT) | 4,666 KZT | + 284% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 789 KZT | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元8 (406 KZT) | 706 KZT | - 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元30 (1,521 KZT) | 785 KZT | + 94% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元5.99 (304 KZT) | 456 KZT | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元9 (481 KZT) | 456 KZT | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元67 (3,397 KZT) | 3,058 KZT | + 11% | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Chongqing (China) is 27% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元136 (6,920 KZT) | 7,315 KZT | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元72 (3,635 KZT) | 2,700 KZT | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元587 (29,765 KZT) | 10,830 KZT | + 175% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元349 (17,688 KZT) | 14,824 KZT | + 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元41 (2,066 KZT) | 1,781 KZT | + 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元32 (1,608 KZT) | 577 KZT | + 178% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元21 (1,086 KZT) | 300 KZT | + 262% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | 209,962 KZT | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.25 (13 KZT) | 14 KZT | - 6% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元375 (19,016 KZT) | 14,905 KZT | + 28% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元20 (1,027 KZT) | 250 KZT | + 311% | |
| TOTAL | + 52% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 452 prices entered by 47 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 23, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Chongqing (China) is 52% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan)
For example, you would need at least 822,918 KZT
(元16,228)
in Chongqing
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
540,000 KZT
in Almaty.
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