Cost of living in Kazakhstan compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kazakhstan is 37% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,337 KZT (41元) | 42元 | - 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,637 KZT (28元) | 34元 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 735 KZT (13元) | 15元 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 324 KZT (5.62元) | 15元 | - 63% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 445 KZT (8元) | 13元 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 748 KZT (13元) | 8元 | + 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,214 KZT (21元) | 53元 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 574 KZT (10元) | 14元 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 183 KZT (3.18元) | 5.82元 | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 301 KZT (5.22元) | 5.36元 | - 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,190 KZT (55元) | 103元 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 433 KZT (8元) | 8元 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 120 KZT (2.09元) | 15元 | - 86% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in Kazakhstan is 36% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 235,352 KZT (4,086元) | 8,839元 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 144,248 KZT (2,504元) | 4,621元 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 17,921 KZT (311元) | 386元 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 180,872 KZT (3,140元) | 5,293元 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 110,453 KZT (1,918元) | 3,034元 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 14,902 KZT (259元) | 280元 | - 8% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,964 KZT (69元) | 87元 | - 21% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 113,492 KZT (1,970元) | 2,283元 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 32,591 KZT (566元) | 525元 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,096 KZT (71元) | 38元 | + 85% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,336 KZT (58元) | 50元 | + 16% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Kazakhstan is 9% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 18,639 KZT (324元) | 447元 | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 13,287 KZT (231元) | 235元 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 31,328 KZT (544元) | 608元 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 31,658 KZT (550元) | 568元 | - 3% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Kazakhstan is 35% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,242,500 KZT (91,014元) | 129,883元 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 169 KZT (2.94元) | 7元 | - 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 5,604 KZT (97元) | 151元 | - 35% | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Kazakhstan is 42% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,577 KZT (45元) | 32元 | + 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,927 KZT (51元) | 34元 | + 50% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,916 KZT (85元) | 357元 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,333 KZT (23元) | 40元 | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 967 KZT (17元) | 50元 | - 66% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,031 KZT (18元) | 33元 | - 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 475 KZT (8元) | 8元 | + 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 687 KZT (12元) | 11元 | + 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,794 KZT (49元) | 74元 | - 35% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Kazakhstan is 15% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,510 KZT (113元) | 179元 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,938 KZT (51元) | 96元 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 37,296 KZT (647元) | 1,203元 | - 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 13,754 KZT (239元) | 359元 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,946 KZT (34元) | 67元 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 827 KZT (14元) | 32元 | - 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 714 KZT (12元) | 28元 | - 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 225,298 KZT (3,911元) | 3,283元 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 35 KZT (0.61元) | 0.28元 | + 118% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 23,244 KZT (404元) | 312元 | + 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 470 KZT (8元) | 20元 | - 59% | |
| TOTAL | - 31% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2020.
Exchange rate:
0.01736
CNY
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,372 prices entered by 364 different people.
Cost of living in Kazakhstan is 31% cheaper than in China
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