- Cost of Living
- Kazakhstan
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- Atyrau
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Cost of living in Atyrau, Kazakhstan compared to Zhengzhou, China
Currency:
Food | - 20% | |||
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Food in Atyrau (Kazakhstan) is 20% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,779 KZT (元34) | 元26 | + 31% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,375 KZT (元26) | 元25 | + 7% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 643 KZT (元12) | 元8 | + 51% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 302 KZT (元5.78) | 元15 | - 62% | |
12 eggs, large | 310 KZT (元5.92) | 元9 | - 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 578 KZT (元11) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 958 KZT (元18) | 元83 | - 78% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 759 KZT (元15) | 元6 | + 132% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 188 KZT (元3.59) | 元5.66 | - 37% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 201 KZT (元3.85) | 元4.00 | - 4% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,862 KZT (元55) | 元80 | - 32% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 257 KZT (元4.91) | 元8 | - 37% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 80 KZT (元1.52) | 元6 | - 76% | |
Housing | + 26% | |||
Housing in Atyrau (Kazakhstan) is 26% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 346,228 KZT (元6,622) | 元3,286 | + 101% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 246,645 KZT (元4,717) | 元2,010 | + 135% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 9,435 KZT (元180) | 元483 | - 63% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 110,000 KZT (元2,104) | 元2,375 | - 11% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 95,000 KZT (元1,817) | 元1,454 | + 25% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 5,000 KZT (元96) | 元100 | - 4% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 3,000 KZT (元57) | 元65 | - 12% | |
40” flat screen TV | 98,000 KZT (元1,874) | 元10,000 | - 81% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 元38 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,000 KZT (元57) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 31% | |||
Clothes in Atyrau (Kazakhstan) is 31% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 18,594 KZT (元356) | 元509 | - 30% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 13,625 KZT (元261) | 元100 | + 161% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 25,265 KZT (元483) | 元680 | - 29% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 元1,500 | - | |
Transportation | - 12% | |||
Transportation in Atyrau (Kazakhstan) is 12% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 元183,333 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 120 KZT (元2.29) | 元7 | - 65% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | 元117 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 3,153 KZT (元60) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 60% | |||
Personal Care in Atyrau (Kazakhstan) is 60% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,787 KZT (元34) | 元15 | + 128% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,200 KZT (元23) | 元10 | + 130% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 元100 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 元15 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,000 KZT (元77) | 元28 | + 175% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,200 KZT (元23) | 元7 | + 241% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 400 KZT (元8) | 元7 | + 9% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,539 KZT (元68) | 元40 | + 70% | |
Entertainment | + 14% | |||
Entertainment in Atyrau (Kazakhstan) is 14% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,000 KZT (元115) | 元100 | + 15% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 2,960 KZT (元57) | 元112 | - 49% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,000 KZT (元191) | 元120 | + 59% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 9,875 KZT (元189) | 元195 | - 3% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,550 KZT (元30) | 元50 | - 41% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 750 KZT (元14) | 元38 | - 62% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 939 KZT (元18) | 元15 | + 16% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 18 KZT (元0.34) | 元1.00 | - 66% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 34,867 KZT (元667) | 元168 | + 296% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 270 KZT (元5.16) | 元40 | - 87% | |
TOTAL | + 5% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Atyrau (Kazakhstan) is 5% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China)
For example, you would need at least 元11,602
(606,656 KZT)
in Atyrau
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元11,000
in Zhengzhou.
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