- Cost of Living
- Kazakhstan
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kazakhstan compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kazakhstan is 40% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,211 KZT (元42) | 元53 | - 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,599 KZT (元31) | 元33 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 632 KZT (元12) | 元15 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 325 KZT (元6) | 元16 | - 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 402 KZT (元8) | 元16 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 427 KZT (元8) | 元8 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,450 KZT (元28) | 元62 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 470 KZT (元9) | 元14 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 157 KZT (元3.00) | 元7 | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 220 KZT (元4.21) | 元5.68 | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,097 KZT (元59) | 元112 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 388 KZT (元7) | 元8 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 113 KZT (元2.16) | 元13 | - 83% | |
| Housing | - 39% | |||
| Housing in Kazakhstan is 39% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 222,257 KZT (元4,247) | 元10,005 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 155,655 KZT (元2,974) | 元4,887 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 19,997 KZT (元382) | 元453 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 156,900 KZT (元2,998) | 元5,379 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 101,657 KZT (元1,942) | 元3,511 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 13,046 KZT (元249) | 元303 | - 18% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 3,864 KZT (元74) | 元86 | - 14% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 106,681 KZT (元2,038) | 元2,507 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 30,466 KZT (元582) | 元625 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,850 KZT (元74) | 元40 | + 83% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,537 KZT (元68) | 元37 | + 81% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Kazakhstan is 4% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 22,094 KZT (元422) | 元536 | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 15,714 KZT (元300) | 元264 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 35,666 KZT (元681) | 元623 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 35,040 KZT (元670) | 元624 | + 7% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Kazakhstan is 27% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,213,410 KZT (元118,720) | 元141,949 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 163 KZT (元3.11) | 元7 | - 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 5,444 KZT (元104) | 元145 | - 28% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Kazakhstan is 34% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,245 KZT (元43) | 元25 | + 70% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,600 KZT (元69) | 元41 | + 69% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 KZT (元96) | 元312 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,143 KZT (元22) | 元31 | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 930 KZT (元18) | 元38 | - 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 990 KZT (元19) | 元37 | - 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 430 KZT (元8) | 元9 | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 626 KZT (元12) | 元13 | - 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,084 KZT (元78) | 元58 | + 34% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Kazakhstan is 14% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,974 KZT (元210) | 元167 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,513 KZT (元67) | 元95 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 17,000 KZT (元325) | 元852 | - 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 17,635 KZT (元337) | 元402 | - 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,913 KZT (元37) | 元61 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,027 KZT (元20) | 元34 | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 878 KZT (元17) | 元32 | - 48% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 234,063 KZT (元4,472) | 元3,309 | + 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 13 KZT (元0.25) | 元0.81 | - 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 20,924 KZT (元400) | 元355 | + 12% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 401 KZT (元8) | 元21 | - 63% | |
| TOTAL | - 29% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.01911
CNY
/
KZT
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,719 prices entered by 651 different people.
Cost of living in Kazakhstan is 29% cheaper than in China
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