- Cost of Living
- China
- Kazakhstan
- Wuxi
- Almaty
- Comparison
Cost of living in Wuxi, China compared to Almaty, Kazakhstan
Currency:
| Food | + 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Wuxi (China) is 43% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元44 (1,968 KZT) | 1,937 KZT | + 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元28 (1,276 KZT) | 1,345 KZT | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元9 (422 KZT) | 677 KZT | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元20 (889 KZT) | 270 KZT | + 229% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元15 (680 KZT) | 294 KZT | + 132% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元8 (339 KZT) | 526 KZT | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元38 (1,717 KZT) | 1,334 KZT | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元15 (693 KZT) | 392 KZT | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元11 (474 KZT) | 120 KZT | + 294% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元5.50 (249 KZT) | 166 KZT | + 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元100 (4,518 KZT) | 1,500 KZT | + 201% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元7 (316 KZT) | 296 KZT | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元8 (373 KZT) | 88 KZT | + 322% | |
| Housing | + 6% | |||
| Housing in Wuxi (China) is 6% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元4,750 (214,620 KZT) | 169,750 KZT | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元4,000 (180,732 KZT) | 134,603 KZT | + 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元580 (26,206 KZT) | 19,381 KZT | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元2,500 (112,958 KZT) | 122,435 KZT | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元2,272 (102,675 KZT) | 84,065 KZT | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元300 (13,555 KZT) | 16,210 KZT | - 16% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元60 (2,711 KZT) | 5,124 KZT | - 47% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元3,000 (135,549 KZT) | 123,925 KZT | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元800 (36,146 KZT) | 28,151 KZT | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元39 (1,740 KZT) | 1,647 KZT | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元45 (2,025 KZT) | 2,620 KZT | - 23% | |
| Clothes | + 41% | |||
| Clothes in Wuxi (China) is 41% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元700 (31,628 KZT) | 13,333 KZT | + 137% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元471 (21,296 KZT) | 15,061 KZT | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元706 (31,891 KZT) | 26,009 KZT | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元550 (24,851 KZT) | 29,264 KZT | - 15% | |
| Transportation | + 241% | |||
| Transportation in Wuxi (China) is 241% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元174,333 (7,876,900 KZT) | 3,600,000 KZT | + 119% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元7 (307 KZT) | 131 KZT | + 134% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元689 (31,134 KZT) | 6,000 KZT | + 419% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 1,541 KZT | - | |
| Personal Care | + 105% | |||
| Personal Care in Wuxi (China) is 105% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元48 (2,146 KZT) | 2,085 KZT | + 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元35 (1,581 KZT) | 1,512 KZT | + 5% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元500 (22,592 KZT) | 4,311 KZT | + 424% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元29 (1,288 KZT) | 682 KZT | + 89% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元42 (1,898 KZT) | 659 KZT | + 188% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元40 (1,807 KZT) | 715 KZT | + 153% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元8 (361 KZT) | 415 KZT | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元12 (527 KZT) | 422 KZT | + 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元36 (1,627 KZT) | 3,074 KZT | - 47% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Wuxi (China) is 18% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元119 (5,365 KZT) | 6,233 KZT | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元96 (4,332 KZT) | 2,700 KZT | + 60% | |
| 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 | 元283 (12,772 KZT) | 13,623 KZT | - 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元59 (2,663 KZT) | 1,681 KZT | + 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元34 (1,517 KZT) | 577 KZT | + 163% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元25 (1,130 KZT) | 300 KZT | + 277% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 元178 (8,043 KZT) | 56,192 KZT | - 86% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.29 (13 KZT) | 14 KZT | - 3% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元600 (27,110 KZT) | 14,905 KZT | + 82% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元9 (407 KZT) | 250 KZT | + 63% | |
| TOTAL | + 72% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 492 prices entered by 39 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Wuxi (China) is 72% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan)
For example, you would need at least 537,978 KZT
(元11,907)
in Wuxi
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
312,500 KZT
in Almaty.
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