- Cost of Living
- China
- Kazakhstan
- Wuxi
- Almaty
- Comparison
Cost of living in Wuxi, China compared to Almaty, Kazakhstan
Currency:
| Food | + 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Wuxi (China) is 54% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元28 (1,475 KZT) | 1,937 KZT | - 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元30 (1,581 KZT) | 1,511 KZT | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元12 (632 KZT) | 737 KZT | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元20 (1,041 KZT) | 326 KZT | + 219% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元16 (864 KZT) | 294 KZT | + 194% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元8 (395 KZT) | 492 KZT | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元38 (2,002 KZT) | 1,663 KZT | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元15 (808 KZT) | 444 KZT | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元11 (553 KZT) | 162 KZT | + 242% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元6 (334 KZT) | 166 KZT | + 101% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元100 (5,269 KZT) | 1,500 KZT | + 251% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元7 (369 KZT) | 337 KZT | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元8 (435 KZT) | 116 KZT | + 276% | |
| 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4,200 (221,280 KZT) | 169,750 KZT | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元2,700 (142,252 KZT) | 134,603 KZT | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元580 (30,558 KZT) | 22,793 KZT | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元2,500 (131,714 KZT) | 122,435 KZT | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元2,067 (108,884 KZT) | 84,065 KZT | + 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元300 (15,806 KZT) | 15,597 KZT | + 1% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元60 (3,161 KZT) | 5,056 KZT | - 37% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元3,000 (158,057 KZT) | 142,776 KZT | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元800 (42,149 KZT) | 36,675 KZT | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元39 (2,028 KZT) | 2,370 KZT | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元45 (2,361 KZT) | 3,483 KZT | - 32% | |
| Clothes | + 68% | |||
| Clothes in Wuxi (China) is 68% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元700 (36,880 KZT) | 13,333 KZT | + 177% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元471 (24,832 KZT) | 15,061 KZT | + 65% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元706 (37,187 KZT) | 28,121 KZT | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元550 (28,977 KZT) | 29,108 KZT | - 0% | |
| Transportation | + 115% | |||
| Transportation in Wuxi (China) is 115% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元173,250 (9,127,813 KZT) | 3,600,000 KZT | + 154% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元7 (365 KZT) | 158 KZT | + 132% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元250 (13,171 KZT) | 6,000 KZT | + 120% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 1,618 KZT | - | |
| Personal Care | + 122% | |||
| Personal Care in Wuxi (China) is 122% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元48 (2,503 KZT) | 2,289 KZT | + 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元35 (1,844 KZT) | 2,335 KZT | - 21% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元500 (26,343 KZT) | 5,000 KZT | + 427% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元29 (1,502 KZT) | 827 KZT | + 82% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元42 (2,213 KZT) | 661 KZT | + 235% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元40 (2,107 KZT) | 839 KZT | + 151% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元8 (421 KZT) | 411 KZT | + 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元12 (614 KZT) | 423 KZT | + 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元36 (1,914 KZT) | 3,278 KZT | - 42% | |
| Entertainment | + 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Wuxi (China) is 36% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元103 (5,444 KZT) | 9,042 KZT | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元90 (4,742 KZT) | 2,700 KZT | + 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元240 (12,645 KZT) | 11,167 KZT | + 13% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元337 (17,738 KZT) | 15,124 KZT | + 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元59 (3,105 KZT) | 1,789 KZT | + 74% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元32 (1,686 KZT) | 577 KZT | + 192% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元25 (1,317 KZT) | 300 KZT | + 339% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 208,595 KZT | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.29 (15 KZT) | 14 KZT | + 13% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元600 (31,611 KZT) | 14,905 KZT | + 112% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元16 (843 KZT) | 250 KZT | + 237% | |
| TOTAL | + 55% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 450 prices entered by 49 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Wuxi (China) is 55% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan)
For example, you would need at least 756,982 KZT
(元14,368)
in Wuxi
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
487,000 KZT
in Almaty.
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