Cost of living in Kazakhstan compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kazakhstan is 43% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,644 KZT (40元) | 56元 | - 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,759 KZT (26元) | 37元 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 789 KZT (12元) | 16元 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 337 KZT (5.08元) | 13元 | - 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 468 KZT (7元) | 14元 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 668 KZT (10元) | 8元 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,369 KZT (21元) | 56元 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 577 KZT (9元) | 13元 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 184 KZT (2.76元) | 7元 | - 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 284 KZT (4.27元) | 6元 | - 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,643 KZT (55元) | 119元 | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 439 KZT (7元) | 9元 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 129 KZT (1.94元) | 10元 | - 80% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Kazakhstan is 48% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 220,223 KZT (3,312元) | 7,672元 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 143,216 KZT (2,154元) | 4,517元 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 19,353 KZT (291元) | 412元 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 161,969 KZT (2,436元) | 7,031元 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 102,558 KZT (1,543元) | 4,064元 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 14,496 KZT (218元) | 279元 | - 22% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,346 KZT (65元) | 88元 | - 26% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 110,533 KZT (1,662元) | 2,091元 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 37,871 KZT (570元) | 619元 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,170 KZT (48元) | 43元 | + 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4,318 KZT (65元) | 41元 | + 57% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Kazakhstan is 10% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 20,771 KZT (312元) | 415元 | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 14,408 KZT (217元) | 211元 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 34,499 KZT (519元) | 590元 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 33,821 KZT (509元) | 663元 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | - 43% | |||
| Transportation in Kazakhstan is 43% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,538,740 KZT (98,347元) | 159,594元 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 169 KZT (2.54元) | 6元 | - 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 5,932 KZT (89元) | 176元 | - 49% | |
| Personal Care | - 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Kazakhstan is 55% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,395 KZT (36元) | 30元 | + 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,766 KZT (27元) | 36元 | - 26% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,232 KZT (79元) | 440元 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,230 KZT (18元) | 35元 | - 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 940 KZT (14元) | 38元 | - 62% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 942 KZT (14元) | 36元 | - 60% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 360 KZT (5.41元) | 10元 | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 625 KZT (9元) | 11元 | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,470 KZT (37元) | 80元 | - 54% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Kazakhstan is 36% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,173 KZT (108元) | 206元 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,632 KZT (40元) | 97元 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 13,556 KZT (204元) | 743元 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 14,820 KZT (223元) | 429元 | - 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,020 KZT (30元) | 67元 | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 897 KZT (13元) | 35元 | - 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 774 KZT (12元) | 32元 | - 63% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 224,872 KZT (3,382元) | 3,535元 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 63 KZT (0.95元) | 0.68元 | + 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 22,674 KZT (341元) | 481元 | - 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 498 KZT (7元) | 23元 | - 67% | |
| TOTAL | - 43% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kazakhstan is 43% cheaper than in China
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