- Cost of Living
- Kazakhstan
- China
- Taraz
- Zibo
- Comparison
Cost of living in Taraz, Kazakhstan compared to Zibo, China
Currency:
Food | + 19% | |||
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Food in Taraz (Kazakhstan) is 19% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,667 KZT (元90) | 元45 | + 101% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 2,300 KZT (元45) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 438 KZT (元8) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 313 KZT (元6) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | 296 KZT (元5.73) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 350 KZT (元7) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 KZT (元12) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 483 KZT (元9) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 583 KZT (元11) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 210 KZT (元4.06) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,850 KZT (元94) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 383 KZT (元7) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 300 KZT (元5.80) | - | - | |
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2,032) | 元1,500 | + 35% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 100,000 KZT (元1,935) | - | - | |
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1,548) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 40,000 KZT (元774) | - | - | |
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774) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 17,000 KZT (元329) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,500 KZT (元29) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 17% | |||
Clothes in Taraz (Kazakhstan) is 17% cheaper than in Zibo (China) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 17,000 KZT (元329) | 元500 | - 34% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 10,667 KZT (元206) | 元250 | - 17% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 22,000 KZT (元426) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 45,000 KZT (元871) | - | - | |
Transportation | - 18% | |||
Transportation in Taraz (Kazakhstan) is 18% cheaper than in Zibo (China) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,000,000 KZT (元19,350) | 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 | + 41% | |
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5.42) | - | - | |
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 | - 7% | |||
Entertainment in Taraz (Kazakhstan) is 7% 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 Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
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 | - 1% |

These prices were last updated on April 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.01935
CNY
/
KZT
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Cost of living in Taraz (Kazakhstan) is about the same as in Zibo (China)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
元4,700
in Zibo
you would need to make just about 元4,658
(240,728 KZT)
in Taraz.
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