- 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) | - | 1,345 KZT | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | 677 KZT | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | 270 KZT | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | 294 KZT | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | 526 KZT | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | 1,334 KZT | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | 392 KZT | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | 120 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 | - | 296 KZT | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | 88 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 | - | 19,381 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 | - | 16,210 KZT | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元123 (5,958 KZT) | 5,124 KZT | + 16% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | 123,925 KZT | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 28,151 KZT | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 1,647 KZT | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 2,620 KZT | - | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Pingdingshan (China) is 4% 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 (16,713 KZT) | 26,009 KZT | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 29,264 KZT | - | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Pingdingshan (China) is 15% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元21,345 (1,034,012 KZT) | 3,600,000 KZT | - 71% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | 130 KZT | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 6,000 KZT | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 1,541 KZT | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Pingdingshan (China) is in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 2,085 KZT | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 1,512 KZT | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 4,311 KZT | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 682 KZT | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 659 KZT | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 715 KZT | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 415 KZT | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 422 KZT | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 3,074 KZT | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Pingdingshan (China) is in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | 6,233 KZT | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 2,700 KZT | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 8,878 KZT | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 13,623 KZT | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 1,681 KZT | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 577 KZT | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 300 KZT | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | 59,114 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 | - 5% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 471 prices entered by 38 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 26, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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KZT
/
CNY
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Cost of living in Pingdingshan (China) is 5% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
542,000 KZT
in Almaty
you would need to make just about 516,231 KZT
(元10,656)
in Pingdingshan.
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