Cost of living in Kazakhstan compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kazakhstan is 26% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Kazakhstan | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,827 KZT (43元) | 46元 | - 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,610 KZT (40元) | 40元 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,073 KZT (16元) | 15元 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 549 KZT (8元) | 17元 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 835 KZT (13元) | 18元 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,018 KZT (16元) | 10元 | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,431 KZT (37元) | 61元 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 501 KZT (8元) | 15元 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 187 KZT (2.86元) | 6元 | - 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 414 KZT (6元) | 6元 | + 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,984 KZT (61元) | 115元 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 746 KZT (11元) | 9元 | + 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 229 KZT (3.50元) | 15元 | - 77% | |
| Housing | - 33% | |||
| Housing in Kazakhstan is 33% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Kazakhstan | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 409,895 KZT (6,278元) | 13,414元 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 296,636 KZT (4,543元) | 7,729元 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 44,686 KZT (684元) | 476元 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 306,075 KZT (4,688元) | 7,125元 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 200,702 KZT (3,074元) | 4,255元 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,941 KZT (780元) | 271元 | + 188% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,904 KZT (75元) | 110元 | - 32% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 211,570 KZT (3,240元) | 1,360元 | + 138% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 39,588 KZT (606元) | 571元 | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,655 KZT (117元) | 34元 | + 246% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,037 KZT (31元) | 49元 | - 36% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Kazakhstan is 12% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Kazakhstan | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 31,410 KZT (481元) | 514元 | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 20,214 KZT (310元) | 255元 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 49,752 KZT (762元) | 618元 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 59,702 KZT (914元) | 837元 | + 9% | |
| Transportation | - 49% | |||
| Transportation in Kazakhstan is 49% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Kazakhstan | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 7,187,610 KZT (110,086元) | 159,882元 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 218 KZT (3.33元) | 9元 | - 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 4,247 KZT (65元) | 197元 | - 67% | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Kazakhstan is 22% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Kazakhstan | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,984 KZT (30元) | 39元 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,029 KZT (77元) | 26元 | + 199% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,611 KZT (86元) | 346元 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,065 KZT (16元) | 52元 | - 69% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,716 KZT (26元) | 41元 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,871 KZT (29元) | 35元 | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,056 KZT (16元) | 12元 | + 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 711 KZT (11元) | 14元 | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,928 KZT (75元) | 77元 | - 2% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Kazakhstan is 13% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Kazakhstan | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,852 KZT (166元) | 249元 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,902 KZT (44元) | 110元 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 20,047 KZT (307元) | 1,484元 | - 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 19,672 KZT (301元) | 397元 | - 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,828 KZT (43元) | 74元 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,453 KZT (22元) | 30元 | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,055 KZT (16元) | 15元 | + 9% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 430,248 KZT (6,590元) | 2,549元 | + 158% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 58 KZT (0.89元) | 0.23元 | + 283% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 10,470 KZT (160元) | 428元 | - 63% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 808 KZT (12元) | 23元 | - 47% | |
| TOTAL | - 31% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,878 prices entered by 203 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.01532
CNY
/
KZT
Cost of living in Kazakhstan is 31% cheaper than in China
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