- Cost of Living
- Kazakhstan
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kazakhstan compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kazakhstan is 42% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,169 KZT (41元) | 53元 | - 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,615 KZT (31元) | 33元 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 601 KZT (11元) | 15元 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 316 KZT (6元) | 16元 | - 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 398 KZT (8元) | 16元 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 370 KZT (7元) | 8元 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,318 KZT (25元) | 60元 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 456 KZT (9元) | 13元 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 152 KZT (2.90元) | 7元 | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 249 KZT (4.75元) | 5.64元 | - 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,570 KZT (49元) | 115元 | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 363 KZT (7元) | 8元 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 118 KZT (2.25元) | 12元 | - 82% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Kazakhstan is 40% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 211,574 KZT (4,037元) | 9,938元 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 151,916 KZT (2,899元) | 4,679元 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 21,922 KZT (418元) | 428元 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 164,912 KZT (3,147元) | 5,568元 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 102,737 KZT (1,960元) | 3,518元 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 13,876 KZT (265元) | 294元 | - 10% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 3,937 KZT (75元) | 88元 | - 15% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 107,687 KZT (2,055元) | 2,285元 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 34,087 KZT (650元) | 634元 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,923 KZT (56元) | 40元 | + 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,129 KZT (60元) | 38元 | + 58% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Kazakhstan is 5% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 20,466 KZT (390元) | 541元 | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 15,159 KZT (289元) | 279元 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 33,865 KZT (646元) | 615元 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 31,879 KZT (608元) | 663元 | - 8% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Kazakhstan is 24% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,037,800 KZT (115,203元) | 143,740元 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 169 KZT (3.22元) | 7元 | - 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 6,447 KZT (123元) | 147元 | - 16% | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Kazakhstan is 28% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,324 KZT (44元) | 25元 | + 77% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,906 KZT (75元) | 38元 | + 96% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 KZT (95元) | 266元 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,315 KZT (25元) | 29元 | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,000 KZT (19元) | 36元 | - 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 949 KZT (18元) | 39元 | - 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 460 KZT (9元) | 9元 | - 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 515 KZT (10元) | 14元 | - 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,335 KZT (83元) | 59元 | + 39% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Kazakhstan is 15% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,125 KZT (193元) | 158元 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,404 KZT (65元) | 86元 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,000 KZT (191元) | 700元 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 17,369 KZT (331元) | 384元 | - 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,877 KZT (36元) | 61元 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,100 KZT (21元) | 34元 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 868 KZT (17元) | 33元 | - 50% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 209,267 KZT (3,993元) | 3,282元 | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 KZT (0.48元) | 1.04元 | - 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 20,447 KZT (390元) | 337元 | + 16% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 423 KZT (8元) | 21元 | - 61% | |
| TOTAL | - 30% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.01908
CNY
/
KZT
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,003 prices entered by 628 different people.
Cost of living in Kazakhstan is 30% cheaper than in China
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