Cost of living in Kazakhstan compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kazakhstan is 7% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Kazakhstan | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,404 KZT (62元) | 41元 | + 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,468 KZT (49元) | 38元 | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,107 KZT (16元) | 15元 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 801 KZT (11元) | 14元 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 894 KZT (13元) | 16元 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,172 KZT (17元) | 10元 | + 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,263 KZT (32元) | 50元 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 585 KZT (8元) | 16元 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 340 KZT (4.80元) | 6元 | - 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 570 KZT (8元) | 7元 | + 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 10,131 KZT (143元) | 89元 | + 61% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 792 KZT (11元) | 8元 | + 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 372 KZT (5.25元) | 13元 | - 58% | |
| Housing | - 7% | |||
| Housing in Kazakhstan is 7% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Kazakhstan | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 622,027 KZT (8,775元) | 11,256元 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 475,626 KZT (6,710元) | 5,248元 | + 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 23,397 KZT (330元) | 450元 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 260,743 KZT (3,678元) | 6,564元 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 265,917 KZT (3,751元) | 3,518元 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 18,572 KZT (262元) | 296元 | - 11% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,867 KZT (69元) | 100元 | - 31% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 150,280 KZT (2,120元) | 1,460元 | + 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 181,705 KZT (2,563元) | 553元 | + 364% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 16,603 KZT (234元) | 43元 | + 445% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,000 KZT (71元) | 50元 | + 42% | |
| Clothes | + 33% | |||
| Clothes in Kazakhstan is 33% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Kazakhstan | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 66,255 KZT (935元) | 418元 | + 124% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 16,693 KZT (236元) | 302元 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 40,000 KZT (564元) | 553元 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 66,270 KZT (935元) | 705元 | + 33% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Kazakhstan is 29% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Kazakhstan | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 14,851,400 KZT (209,520元) | 137,169元 | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 213 KZT (3.00元) | 8元 | - 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 6,883 KZT (97元) | 228元 | - 57% | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Kazakhstan is 7% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Kazakhstan | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,600 KZT (51元) | 45元 | + 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,577 KZT (65元) | 59元 | + 9% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 8,742 KZT (123元) | 114元 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,252 KZT (18元) | 67元 | - 74% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,279 KZT (46元) | 57元 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,799 KZT (25元) | 25元 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 738 KZT (10元) | 6元 | + 69% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,100 KZT (16元) | 15元 | + 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,000 KZT (71元) | 64元 | + 10% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Kazakhstan is about the same as in China | ||||
| Kazakhstan | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 12,471 KZT (176元) | 169元 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 4,482 KZT (63元) | 100元 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 16,414 KZT (232元) | 1,179元 | - 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 29,140 KZT (411元) | 320元 | + 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,832 KZT (40元) | 81元 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,500 KZT (21元) | 28元 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,140 KZT (30元) | 19元 | + 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 382,786 KZT (5,400元) | 3,680元 | + 47% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 KZT (0.35元) | 0.34元 | + 5% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,233 KZT (427元) | 394元 | + 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 943 KZT (13元) | 25元 | - 46% | |
| TOTAL | - 6% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 891 prices entered by 131 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 06, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kazakhstan is 6% cheaper than in China
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