- Cost of Living
- Kazakhstan
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kazakhstan compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kazakhstan is 44% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,096 KZT (39元) | 53元 | - 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,604 KZT (30元) | 34元 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 601 KZT (11元) | 15元 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 314 KZT (5.85元) | 15元 | - 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 402 KZT (7元) | 16元 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 370 KZT (7元) | 8元 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,327 KZT (25元) | 59元 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 459 KZT (9元) | 13元 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 146 KZT (2.72元) | 7元 | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 249 KZT (4.63元) | 5.79元 | - 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,570 KZT (48元) | 113元 | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 364 KZT (7元) | 8元 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 117 KZT (2.17元) | 12元 | - 83% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Kazakhstan is 40% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 220,036 KZT (4,091元) | 9,794元 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 150,903 KZT (2,806元) | 4,472元 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 21,479 KZT (399元) | 440元 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 171,897 KZT (3,196元) | 5,656元 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 102,799 KZT (1,912元) | 3,586元 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 13,749 KZT (256元) | 322元 | - 21% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 3,937 KZT (73元) | 84元 | - 13% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 107,687 KZT (2,002元) | 2,213元 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 34,087 KZT (634元) | 663元 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,923 KZT (54元) | 39元 | + 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,937 KZT (55元) | 39元 | + 41% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Kazakhstan is 6% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 20,466 KZT (381元) | 560元 | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 15,159 KZT (282元) | 268元 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 33,865 KZT (630元) | 606元 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 31,879 KZT (593元) | 676元 | - 12% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Kazakhstan is 27% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,037,800 KZT (112,271元) | 143,546元 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 168 KZT (3.12元) | 7元 | - 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 6,321 KZT (118元) | 151元 | - 22% | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Kazakhstan is 33% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,324 KZT (43元) | 27元 | + 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,906 KZT (73元) | 33元 | + 123% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 KZT (93元) | 364元 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,315 KZT (24元) | 27元 | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,000 KZT (19元) | 36元 | - 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 949 KZT (18元) | 37元 | - 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 460 KZT (9元) | 10元 | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 515 KZT (10元) | 14元 | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,165 KZT (77元) | 61元 | + 28% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Kazakhstan is 16% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 9,839 KZT (183元) | 155元 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,404 KZT (63元) | 87元 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 15,868 KZT (295元) | 771元 | - 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 17,369 KZT (323元) | 374元 | - 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,877 KZT (35元) | 59元 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,100 KZT (20元) | 33元 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 849 KZT (16元) | 34元 | - 53% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 202,193 KZT (3,760元) | 3,300元 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 KZT (0.46元) | 1.00元 | - 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 19,018 KZT (354元) | 302元 | + 17% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 423 KZT (8元) | 20元 | - 61% | |
| TOTAL | - 31% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.01859
CNY
/
KZT
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,953 prices entered by 608 different people.
Cost of living in Kazakhstan is 31% cheaper than in China
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