- Cost of Living
- Kazakhstan
- China
- Taraz
- Zibo
- Comparison
Cost of living in Taraz, Kazakhstan compared to Zibo, China
Currency:
| Food | + 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Taraz (Kazakhstan) is 56% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 9,000 KZT (元174) | 元45 | + 286% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 5,000 KZT (元97) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 375 KZT (元7) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 390 KZT (元8) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | 244 KZT (元4.71) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 320 KZT (元6) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 KZT (元12) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 600 KZT (元12) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 810 KZT (元16) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 200 KZT (元3.86) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 7,000 KZT (元135) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 350 KZT (元7) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 180 KZT (元3.48) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 3% | |||
| Housing in Taraz (Kazakhstan) is 3% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 105,000 KZT (元2,029) | 元1,500 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 100,000 KZT (元1,932) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 10,000 KZT (元193) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 80,000 KZT (元1,546) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 40,000 KZT (元773) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 6,000 KZT (元116) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 3,000 KZT (元58) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 40,000 KZT (元773) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 17,000 KZT (元328) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,500 KZT (元29) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Taraz (Kazakhstan) is 22% cheaper than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 20,000 KZT (元386) | 元500 | - 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 8,500 KZT (元164) | 元250 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 22,000 KZT (元425) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 45,000 KZT (元869) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Taraz (Kazakhstan) is 16% cheaper than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,000,000 KZT (元19,322) | 元99,994 | - 81% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 150 KZT (元2.90) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 6,000 KZT (元116) | 元83 | + 40% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Taraz (Kazakhstan) is 2% cheaper than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,280 KZT (元25) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,000 KZT (元39) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 320 KZT (元6) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 425 KZT (元8) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 780 KZT (元15) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 280 KZT (元5.41) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 530 KZT (元10) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 500 KZT (元10) | 元30 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Taraz (Kazakhstan) is 8% cheaper than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,000 KZT (元77) | 元90 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,400 KZT (元27) | 元70 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,000 KZT (元290) | 元300 | - 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 元45 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 元25 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 元10 | - | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 9 KZT (元0.17) | 元0.30 | - 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 元150 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | 元20 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 05, 2016.
Exchange rate:
0.01932
CNY
/
KZT
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Cost of living in Taraz (Kazakhstan) is 7% more expensive than in Zibo (China)
For example, you would need at least 元4,730
(244,779 KZT)
in Taraz
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元4,400
in Zibo.
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