- Cost of Living
- China
- Kazakhstan
- Wuxi
- Almaty
- Comparison
Cost of living in Wuxi, China compared to Almaty, Kazakhstan
Currency:
| Food | + 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Wuxi (China) is 50% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元31 (1,588 KZT) | 1,937 KZT | - 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元30 (1,528 KZT) | 1,472 KZT | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元9 (483 KZT) | 737 KZT | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元20 (1,019 KZT) | 318 KZT | + 221% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元15 (780 KZT) | 294 KZT | + 165% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元8 (388 KZT) | 492 KZT | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元38 (1,968 KZT) | 1,663 KZT | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元15 (794 KZT) | 442 KZT | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元11 (544 KZT) | 158 KZT | + 244% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元5.50 (285 KZT) | 166 KZT | + 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元100 (5,179 KZT) | 1,500 KZT | + 245% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元7 (363 KZT) | 337 KZT | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元8 (427 KZT) | 121 KZT | + 254% | |
| Housing | + 5% | |||
| Housing in Wuxi (China) is 5% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元4,200 (217,522 KZT) | 169,750 KZT | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元3,025 (156,668 KZT) | 134,603 KZT | + 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元580 (30,039 KZT) | 23,866 KZT | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元2,500 (129,478 KZT) | 122,435 KZT | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元2,272 (117,691 KZT) | 84,065 KZT | + 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元300 (15,537 KZT) | 15,597 KZT | - 0% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元60 (3,107 KZT) | 5,185 KZT | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元3,000 (155,373 KZT) | 142,776 KZT | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元800 (41,433 KZT) | 36,675 KZT | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元39 (1,994 KZT) | 2,370 KZT | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元45 (2,321 KZT) | 3,483 KZT | - 33% | |
| Clothes | + 67% | |||
| Clothes in Wuxi (China) is 67% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元700 (36,254 KZT) | 13,333 KZT | + 172% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元471 (24,410 KZT) | 15,061 KZT | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元706 (36,555 KZT) | 26,149 KZT | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元550 (28,485 KZT) | 29,108 KZT | - 2% | |
| Transportation | + 111% | |||
| Transportation in Wuxi (China) is 111% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元173,250 (8,972,796 KZT) | 3,600,000 KZT | + 149% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元7 (359 KZT) | 154 KZT | + 134% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元250 (12,948 KZT) | 6,000 KZT | + 116% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 1,692 KZT | - | |
| Personal Care | + 128% | |||
| Personal Care in Wuxi (China) is 128% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元48 (2,460 KZT) | 2,289 KZT | + 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元35 (1,813 KZT) | 1,861 KZT | - 3% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元500 (25,896 KZT) | 4,835 KZT | + 436% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元29 (1,476 KZT) | 827 KZT | + 78% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元42 (2,175 KZT) | 661 KZT | + 229% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元40 (2,072 KZT) | 839 KZT | + 147% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元8 (414 KZT) | 421 KZT | - 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元12 (604 KZT) | 423 KZT | + 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元36 (1,864 KZT) | 3,278 KZT | - 43% | |
| Entertainment | + 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Wuxi (China) is 36% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元103 (5,352 KZT) | 8,418 KZT | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元90 (4,661 KZT) | 2,700 KZT | + 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元240 (12,430 KZT) | 11,167 KZT | + 11% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元337 (17,436 KZT) | 15,349 KZT | + 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元59 (3,052 KZT) | 1,845 KZT | + 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元32 (1,657 KZT) | 577 KZT | + 187% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元25 (1,295 KZT) | 300 KZT | + 332% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 208,595 KZT | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.29 (15 KZT) | 14 KZT | + 11% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元600 (31,075 KZT) | 14,905 KZT | + 108% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元16 (829 KZT) | 250 KZT | + 231% | |
| TOTAL | + 53% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 414 prices entered by 44 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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KZT
/
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Cost of living in Wuxi (China) is 53% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan)
For example, you would need at least 832,782 KZT
(元16,080)
in Wuxi
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
543,000 KZT
in Almaty.
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