- Cost of Living
- China
- Kazakhstan
- Chongqing
- Almaty
- Comparison
Cost of living in Chongqing, China compared to Almaty, Kazakhstan
Currency:
| Food | + 73% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chongqing (China) is 73% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元48 (2,496 KZT) | 1,937 KZT | + 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元26 (1,361 KZT) | 1,472 KZT | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元19 (989 KZT) | 737 KZT | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元13 (655 KZT) | 318 KZT | + 106% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元16 (807 KZT) | 294 KZT | + 175% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元9 (449 KZT) | 492 KZT | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元32 (1,644 KZT) | 1,663 KZT | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元14 (732 KZT) | 442 KZT | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元5.67 (294 KZT) | 158 KZT | + 86% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元5.88 (305 KZT) | 166 KZT | + 84% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元136 (7,070 KZT) | 1,500 KZT | + 371% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元8 (432 KZT) | 337 KZT | + 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元11 (570 KZT) | 121 KZT | + 373% | |
| Housing | - 3% | |||
| Housing in Chongqing (China) is 3% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元3,911 (202,831 KZT) | 169,750 KZT | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元2,767 (143,472 KZT) | 134,603 KZT | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元398 (20,656 KZT) | 23,866 KZT | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元2,360 (122,383 KZT) | 122,435 KZT | - 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元1,221 (63,319 KZT) | 84,065 KZT | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元329 (17,044 KZT) | 15,597 KZT | + 9% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元110 (5,678 KZT) | 5,185 KZT | + 10% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元2,500 (129,643 KZT) | 142,776 KZT | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元587 (30,423 KZT) | 36,675 KZT | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元62 (3,189 KZT) | 2,370 KZT | + 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元32 (1,637 KZT) | 3,483 KZT | - 53% | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in Chongqing (China) is 34% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元746 (38,685 KZT) | 13,333 KZT | + 190% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元355 (18,392 KZT) | 15,061 KZT | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元537 (27,830 KZT) | 26,149 KZT | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元290 (15,039 KZT) | 29,108 KZT | - 48% | |
| Transportation | + 68% | |||
| Transportation in Chongqing (China) is 68% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元193,600 (10,039,555 KZT) | 3,600,000 KZT | + 179% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元7 (338 KZT) | 154 KZT | + 120% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元98 (5,067 KZT) | 6,000 KZT | - 16% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 元25 (1,314 KZT) | 1,692 KZT | - 22% | |
| Personal Care | + 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Chongqing (China) is 25% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元52 (2,711 KZT) | 2,289 KZT | + 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元20 (1,040 KZT) | 1,861 KZT | - 44% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元235 (12,186 KZT) | 4,835 KZT | + 152% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 827 KZT | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元8 (415 KZT) | 661 KZT | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元30 (1,556 KZT) | 839 KZT | + 85% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元5.99 (311 KZT) | 421 KZT | - 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元9 (492 KZT) | 423 KZT | + 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元67 (3,474 KZT) | 3,278 KZT | + 6% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Chongqing (China) is 21% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元136 (7,076 KZT) | 8,418 KZT | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元80 (4,149 KZT) | 2,700 KZT | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元615 (31,892 KZT) | 11,167 KZT | + 186% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元280 (14,520 KZT) | 15,349 KZT | - 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元41 (2,113 KZT) | 1,845 KZT | + 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元32 (1,644 KZT) | 577 KZT | + 185% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元21 (1,111 KZT) | 300 KZT | + 270% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 208,595 KZT | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.25 (13 KZT) | 14 KZT | - 4% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元375 (19,446 KZT) | 14,905 KZT | + 30% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元20 (1,051 KZT) | 250 KZT | + 320% | |
| TOTAL | + 35% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 443 prices entered by 47 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Chongqing (China) is 35% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan)
For example, you would need at least 634,626 KZT
(元12,238)
in Chongqing
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
470,000 KZT
in Almaty.
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