- Cost of Living
- Kazakhstan
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kazakhstan compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kazakhstan is 41% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,184 KZT (元43) | 元54 | - 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,528 KZT (元30) | 元33 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 687 KZT (元13) | 元17 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 312 KZT (元6) | 元16 | - 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 409 KZT (元8) | 元16 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 435 KZT (元8) | 元8 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,421 KZT (元28) | 元63 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 429 KZT (元8) | 元14 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 164 KZT (元3.20) | 元7 | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 223 KZT (元4.35) | 元5.32 | - 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,844 KZT (元55) | 元108 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 380 KZT (元7) | 元8 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 118 KZT (元2.29) | 元13 | - 83% | |
| Housing | - 41% | |||
| Housing in Kazakhstan is 41% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 211,944 KZT (元4,129) | 元10,352 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 148,183 KZT (元2,887) | 元5,294 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 20,533 KZT (元400) | 元454 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 144,397 KZT (元2,813) | 元5,540 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 97,530 KZT (元1,900) | 元3,778 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 11,457 KZT (元223) | 元339 | - 34% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 3,805 KZT (元74) | 元87 | - 15% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 117,353 KZT (元2,286) | 元2,333 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 32,762 KZT (元638) | 元668 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,983 KZT (元58) | 元40 | + 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4,200 KZT (元82) | 元35 | + 135% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Kazakhstan is 4% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 16,985 KZT (元331) | 元543 | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 14,338 KZT (元279) | 元254 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 31,958 KZT (元623) | 元616 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 32,803 KZT (元639) | 元612 | + 4% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Kazakhstan is 31% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,764,280 KZT (元112,291) | 元147,964 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 159 KZT (元3.09) | 元7 | - 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 5,211 KZT (元102) | 元152 | - 33% | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Kazakhstan is 33% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,245 KZT (元44) | 元25 | + 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,281 KZT (元64) | 元41 | + 56% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 KZT (元97) | 元265 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,143 KZT (元22) | 元32 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 930 KZT (元18) | 元44 | - 59% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 930 KZT (元18) | 元37 | - 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 469 KZT (元9) | 元9 | - 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 626 KZT (元12) | 元12 | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,084 KZT (元80) | 元62 | + 29% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Kazakhstan is 9% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,958 KZT (元213) | 元169 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,362 KZT (元65) | 元97 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 11,519 KZT (元224) | 元858 | - 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 18,984 KZT (元370) | 元417 | - 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,988 KZT (元39) | 元66 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 987 KZT (元19) | 元35 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 846 KZT (元16) | 元35 | - 53% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 228,330 KZT (元4,448) | 元3,326 | + 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 元5.50 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 21,979 KZT (元428) | 元420 | + 2% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 385 KZT (元8) | 元20 | - 62% | |
| TOTAL | - 31% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.01948
CNY
/
KZT
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,776 prices entered by 693 different people.
Cost of living in Kazakhstan is 31% cheaper than in China
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