- Cost of Living
- China
- Kazakhstan
- Pingdingshan
- Almaty
- Comparison
Cost of living in Pingdingshan, China compared to Almaty, Kazakhstan
Currency:
| Food | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Pingdingshan (China) is in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | 1,937 KZT | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | - | 1,379 KZT | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | 759 KZT | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | 307 KZT | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | 294 KZT | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | 456 KZT | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | 1,495 KZT | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | 413 KZT | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | 130 KZT | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 166 KZT | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 1,500 KZT | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | 300 KZT | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | 101 KZT | - | |
| Housing | + 1% | |||
| Housing in Pingdingshan (China) is 1% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | - | 169,750 KZT | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | 134,603 KZT | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 21,978 KZT | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | 122,435 KZT | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | 84,065 KZT | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | 15,371 KZT | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元123 (6,364 KZT) | 4,832 KZT | + 32% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | 142,802 KZT | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 34,418 KZT | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 2,250 KZT | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 3,042 KZT | - | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Pingdingshan (China) is 2% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | 13,333 KZT | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | 15,061 KZT | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元345 (17,851 KZT) | 22,194 KZT | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 31,231 KZT | - | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Pingdingshan (China) is 14% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元21,345 (1,104,435 KZT) | 3,600,000 KZT | - 69% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | 136 KZT | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 6,000 KZT | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 1,538 KZT | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Pingdingshan (China) is in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 2,067 KZT | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 1,727 KZT | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 4,666 KZT | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 789 KZT | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 706 KZT | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 785 KZT | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 456 KZT | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 456 KZT | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 3,058 KZT | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Pingdingshan (China) is in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | 7,315 KZT | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 2,700 KZT | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 10,830 KZT | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 14,824 KZT | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 1,781 KZT | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 577 KZT | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 300 KZT | - | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | 209,962 KZT | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 14 KZT | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 14,905 KZT | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | 250 KZT | - | |
| TOTAL | - 4% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 459 prices entered by 44 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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KZT
/
CNY
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Cost of living in Pingdingshan (China) is about the same as in Almaty (Kazakhstan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
535,000 KZT
in Almaty
you would need to make just about 514,500 KZT
(元9,944)
in Pingdingshan.
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