Cost of living in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 43% cheaper than in Beijing (China)
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| Food | - 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 30% cheaper than in Beijing (China) | ||||
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| Astana | Beijing | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,146 KZT (30元) | 47元 | - 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,240 KZT (31元) | 36元 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,050 KZT (15元) | 12元 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 461 KZT (6元) | 12元 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 841 KZT (12元) | 17元 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 946 KZT (13元) | 10元 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,294 KZT (32元) | 54元 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 565 KZT (8元) | 15元 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 176 KZT (2.47元) | 6元 | - 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 304 KZT (4.27元) | 6元 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,114 KZT (44元) | 79元 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 576 KZT (8元) | 8元 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 234 KZT (3.28元) | 10元 | - 67% | |
| Housing | - 55% | |||
| Housing in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 55% cheaper than in Beijing (China) | ||||
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| Astana | Beijing | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 317,250 KZT (4,451元) | 13,993元 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 232,201 KZT (3,258元) | 8,120元 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 20,124 KZT (282元) | 382元 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 182,733 KZT (2,564元) | 7,358元 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 152,209 KZT (2,135元) | 4,126元 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 14,655 KZT (206元) | 193元 | + 7% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,600 KZT (65元) | 91元 | - 29% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 131,573 KZT (1,846元) | 1,862元 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 39,836 KZT (559元) | 560元 | - 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,002 KZT (56元) | 34元 | + 66% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,613 KZT (79元) | 56元 | + 41% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Astana (Kazakhstan) is about the same as in Beijing (China) | ||||
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| Astana | Beijing | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 31,167 KZT (437元) | 441元 | - 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 20,130 KZT (282元) | 252元 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 38,253 KZT (537元) | 497元 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 50,393 KZT (707元) | 797元 | - 11% | |
| Transportation | - 50% | |||
| Transportation in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 50% cheaper than in Beijing (China) | ||||
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| Astana | Beijing | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 7,152,790 KZT (100,346元) | 154,765元 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 220 KZT (3.09元) | 8元 | - 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 8,283 KZT (116元) | 249元 | - 53% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 2,416 KZT (34元) | 38元 | - 10% | |
| Personal Care | - 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 47% cheaper than in Beijing (China) | ||||
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| Astana | Beijing | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,227 KZT (17元) | 28元 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,147 KZT (30元) | 46元 | - 34% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,314 KZT (75元) | 242元 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 43元 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,136 KZT (16元) | 38元 | - 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,229 KZT (17元) | 25元 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 566 KZT (8元) | 10元 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 520 KZT (7元) | 14元 | - 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,504 KZT (49元) | 86元 | - 43% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 35% cheaper than in Beijing (China) | ||||
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| Astana | Beijing | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 8,690 KZT (122元) | 239元 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,818 KZT (40元) | 120元 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,988 KZT (154元) | 951元 | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,065 KZT (211元) | 200元 | + 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,261 KZT (32元) | 73元 | - 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 999 KZT (14元) | 28元 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 805 KZT (11元) | 10元 | + 8% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 219,102 KZT (3,074元) | 3,423元 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 14 KZT (0.20元) | 0.41元 | - 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 25,049 KZT (351元) | 389元 | - 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 584 KZT (8元) | 20元 | - 59% | |
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TOTAL | - 43% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 53 prices entered by 20 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2025.
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