- Cost of Living
- China
- Kazakhstan
- Wuxi
- Almaty
- Comparison
Cost of living in Wuxi, China compared to Almaty, Kazakhstan
Currency:
| Food | + 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Wuxi (China) is 53% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元31 (1,591 KZT) | 1,937 KZT | - 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元29 (1,487 KZT) | 1,379 KZT | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元9 (484 KZT) | 759 KZT | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元20 (1,020 KZT) | 307 KZT | + 232% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元15 (781 KZT) | 294 KZT | + 166% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元8 (389 KZT) | 456 KZT | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元38 (1,972 KZT) | 1,495 KZT | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元15 (796 KZT) | 413 KZT | + 92% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元11 (545 KZT) | 130 KZT | + 320% | |
| 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 (5,189 KZT) | 1,500 KZT | + 246% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元7 (363 KZT) | 300 KZT | + 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元8 (428 KZT) | 101 KZT | + 322% | |
| Housing | + 12% | |||
| Housing in Wuxi (China) is 12% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元4,200 (217,919 KZT) | 169,750 KZT | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元3,333 (172,952 KZT) | 134,603 KZT | + 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元580 (30,094 KZT) | 21,978 KZT | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元2,500 (129,714 KZT) | 122,435 KZT | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元2,272 (117,906 KZT) | 84,065 KZT | + 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元300 (15,566 KZT) | 15,371 KZT | + 1% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元60 (3,113 KZT) | 4,832 KZT | - 36% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元3,000 (155,657 KZT) | 142,802 KZT | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元800 (41,508 KZT) | 34,418 KZT | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元39 (1,998 KZT) | 2,250 KZT | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元45 (2,325 KZT) | 3,042 KZT | - 24% | |
| Clothes | + 68% | |||
| Clothes in Wuxi (China) is 68% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元700 (36,320 KZT) | 13,333 KZT | + 172% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元471 (24,455 KZT) | 15,061 KZT | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元706 (36,622 KZT) | 22,194 KZT | + 65% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元550 (28,537 KZT) | 31,231 KZT | - 9% | |
| 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 (8,989,164 KZT) | 3,600,000 KZT | + 150% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元7 (360 KZT) | 136 KZT | + 165% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元250 (12,971 KZT) | 6,000 KZT | + 116% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 1,538 KZT | - | |
| Personal Care | + 123% | |||
| Personal Care in Wuxi (China) is 123% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元48 (2,465 KZT) | 2,067 KZT | + 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元35 (1,816 KZT) | 1,727 KZT | + 5% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元500 (25,943 KZT) | 4,666 KZT | + 456% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元29 (1,479 KZT) | 789 KZT | + 87% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元42 (2,179 KZT) | 706 KZT | + 209% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元40 (2,075 KZT) | 785 KZT | + 165% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元8 (415 KZT) | 456 KZT | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元12 (605 KZT) | 456 KZT | + 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元36 (1,868 KZT) | 3,058 KZT | - 39% | |
| Entertainment | + 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Wuxi (China) is 41% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元103 (5,361 KZT) | 7,315 KZT | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元90 (4,670 KZT) | 2,700 KZT | + 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元240 (12,453 KZT) | 10,830 KZT | + 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元337 (17,468 KZT) | 14,824 KZT | + 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元59 (3,058 KZT) | 1,781 KZT | + 72% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元34 (1,742 KZT) | 577 KZT | + 202% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元25 (1,297 KZT) | 300 KZT | + 332% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | 209,962 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 (31,131 KZT) | 14,905 KZT | + 109% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元13 (675 KZT) | 250 KZT | + 170% | |
| TOTAL | + 57% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 490 prices entered by 49 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2017.
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Cost of living in Wuxi (China) is 57% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan)
For example, you would need at least 729,171 KZT
(元14,053)
in Wuxi
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
463,000 KZT
in Almaty.
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