Cost of living in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 8% more expensive than in Wuzhou (China)
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Food | + 8% | |||
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Food in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 8% more expensive than in Wuzhou (China) | ||||
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Almaty | Wuzhou | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,675 KZT (59元) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,759 KZT (44元) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,260 KZT (20元) | 13元 | + 54% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 649 KZT (10元) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | 873 KZT (14元) | 12元 | + 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,410 KZT (23元) | 16元 | + 41% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,771 KZT (28元) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 795 KZT (13元) | 10元 | + 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 292 KZT (4.68元) | 8元 | - 42% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 400 KZT (6元) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,675 KZT (59元) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 716 KZT (11元) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 191 KZT (3.06元) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is about the same as in Wuzhou (China) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 524,800 KZT (8,396元) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 263,378 KZT (4,214元) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 29,715 KZT (475元) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 341,368 KZT (5,461元) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 203,847 KZT (3,261元) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 18,115 KZT (290元) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,008 KZT (64元) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | 148,736 KZT (2,380元) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 167,973 KZT (2,687元) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 9,303 KZT (149元) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4,146 KZT (66元) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is about the same as in Wuzhou (China) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 21,072 KZT (337元) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 15,479 KZT (248元) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 43,482 KZT (696元) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 66,649 KZT (1,066元) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is about the same as in Wuzhou (China) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 19,214,800 KZT (307,412元) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 235 KZT (3.77元) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 5,035 KZT (81元) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 6,834 KZT (109元) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is about the same as in Wuzhou (China) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,536 KZT (57元) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,778 KZT (76元) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 9,289 KZT (149元) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,411 KZT (23元) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,237 KZT (52元) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,801 KZT (29元) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 724 KZT (12元) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 862 KZT (14元) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,638 KZT (74元) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is about the same as in Wuzhou (China) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 13,372 KZT (214元) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | 5,378 KZT (86元) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 16,928 KZT (271元) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 27,810 KZT (445元) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,481 KZT (40元) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,495 KZT (24元) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,321 KZT (21元) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 376,792 KZT (6,028元) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 50 KZT (0.81元) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 32,192 KZT (515元) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 820 KZT (13元) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 8% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 316 prices entered by 24 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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