- 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) | - | 1,511 KZT | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | 737 KZT | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | 326 KZT | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | 294 KZT | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | 492 KZT | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | 1,663 KZT | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | 444 KZT | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | 162 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 | - | 337 KZT | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | 116 KZT | - | |
| Housing | + 2% | |||
| Housing in Pingdingshan (China) is 2% 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 | - | 22,793 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 | - | 15,597 KZT | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元123 (6,429 KZT) | 5,056 KZT | + 27% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | 142,776 KZT | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 36,675 KZT | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 2,370 KZT | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 3,483 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 (18,032 KZT) | 28,121 KZT | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 29,108 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 (1,115,602 KZT) | 3,600,000 KZT | - 69% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | 158 KZT | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 6,000 KZT | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 1,618 KZT | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Pingdingshan (China) is in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 2,289 KZT | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 2,335 KZT | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 5,000 KZT | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 827 KZT | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 661 KZT | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 839 KZT | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 411 KZT | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 423 KZT | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 3,278 KZT | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Pingdingshan (China) is in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | 9,042 KZT | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 2,700 KZT | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 11,167 KZT | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 15,124 KZT | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 1,789 KZT | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 577 KZT | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 300 KZT | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 208,595 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 417 prices entered by 44 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
52.265
KZT
/
CNY
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Cost of living in Pingdingshan (China) is 4% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
499,000 KZT
in Almaty
you would need to make just about 478,109 KZT
(元9,148)
in Pingdingshan.
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