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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 | 2,121 KZT (37元) | 49元 | - 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,606 KZT (28元) | 34元 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 676 KZT (12元) | 14元 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 318 KZT (5.61元) | 15元 | - 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 424 KZT (7元) | 15元 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 495 KZT (9元) | 8元 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,255 KZT (22元) | 60元 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 442 KZT (8元) | 13元 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 141 KZT (2.49元) | 6元 | - 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 305 KZT (5.38元) | 5.60元 | - 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,542 KZT (45元) | 111元 | - 60% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 355 KZT (6元) | 7元 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 131 KZT (2.31元) | 11元 | - 79% | |
| Housing | - 42% | |||
| Housing in Kazakhstan is 42% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 219,560 KZT (3,875元) | 8,829元 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 138,142 KZT (2,438元) | 4,290元 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 20,869 KZT (368元) | 428元 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 172,226 KZT (3,039元) | 5,203元 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 95,153 KZT (1,679元) | 3,294元 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 12,270 KZT (217元) | 264元 | - 18% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 4,190 KZT (74元) | 90元 | - 18% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 133,212 KZT (2,351元) | 2,101元 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 29,440 KZT (520元) | 714元 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,697 KZT (48元) | 36元 | + 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,274 KZT (40元) | 54元 | - 25% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Kazakhstan is 12% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 17,475 KZT (308元) | 508元 | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 14,988 KZT (264元) | 276元 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 33,265 KZT (587元) | 627元 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 36,319 KZT (641元) | 658元 | - 3% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Kazakhstan is 27% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,913,570 KZT (122,003元) | 141,996元 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 171 KZT (3.01元) | 7元 | - 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 6,122 KZT (108元) | 152元 | - 29% | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Kazakhstan is 36% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,929 KZT (34元) | 29元 | + 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,252 KZT (75元) | 36元 | + 110% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 KZT (88元) | 281元 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,315 KZT (23元) | 46元 | - 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,000 KZT (18元) | 39元 | - 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 868 KZT (15元) | 36元 | - 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 469 KZT (8元) | 10元 | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 547 KZT (10元) | 14元 | - 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,758 KZT (66元) | 56元 | + 19% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Kazakhstan is 28% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 8,895 KZT (157元) | 163元 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,852 KZT (50元) | 89元 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 15,868 KZT (280元) | 966元 | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 14,623 KZT (258元) | 393元 | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,943 KZT (34元) | 60元 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 989 KZT (17元) | 34元 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 803 KZT (14元) | 31元 | - 55% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 202,193 KZT (3,568元) | 3,300元 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 23 KZT (0.41元) | 1.02元 | - 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 18,543 KZT (327元) | 321元 | + 2% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 425 KZT (7元) | 21元 | - 64% | |
| TOTAL | - 34% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
0.01765
CNY
/
KZT
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,894 prices entered by 590 different people.
Cost of living in Kazakhstan is 34% cheaper than in China
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