- Cost of Living
- Kazakhstan
- Hong Kong
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kazakhstan compared to Hong Kong
Currency:
| Food | - 67% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kazakhstan is 67% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,169 KZT (HK$46) | HK$90 | - 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,615 KZT (HK$34) | HK$38 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 601 KZT (HK$13) | HK$50 | - 75% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 316 KZT (HK$7) | HK$25 | - 74% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 398 KZT (HK$8) | HK$35 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 370 KZT (HK$8) | HK$27 | - 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,318 KZT (HK$28) | HK$92 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 456 KZT (HK$10) | HK$35 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 152 KZT (HK$3.23) | HK$29 | - 89% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 249 KZT (HK$5.30) | HK$15 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,570 KZT (HK$55) | HK$150 | - 64% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 363 KZT (HK$8) | HK$15 | - 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 118 KZT (HK$2.51) | HK$18 | - 86% | |
| Housing | - 84% | |||
| Housing in Kazakhstan is 84% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 211,574 KZT (HK$4,501) | HK$42,262 | - 89% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 151,916 KZT (HK$3,232) | HK$30,383 | - 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 21,922 KZT (HK$466) | HK$1,370 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 164,912 KZT (HK$3,509) | HK$25,886 | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 102,737 KZT (HK$2,186) | HK$17,770 | - 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 13,876 KZT (HK$295) | HK$775 | - 62% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 3,937 KZT (HK$84) | HK$206 | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 107,687 KZT (HK$2,291) | HK$4,375 | - 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 34,087 KZT (HK$725) | HK$1,262 | - 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,923 KZT (HK$62) | HK$70 | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,129 KZT (HK$67) | HK$68 | - 3% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Kazakhstan is 17% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 20,466 KZT (HK$435) | HK$649 | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 15,159 KZT (HK$323) | HK$361 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 33,865 KZT (HK$720) | HK$634 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 31,879 KZT (HK$678) | HK$1,152 | - 41% | |
| Transportation | - 64% | |||
| Transportation in Kazakhstan is 64% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,037,800 KZT (HK$128,457) | HK$220,633 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 169 KZT (HK$3.59) | HK$15 | - 76% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 6,447 KZT (HK$137) | HK$548 | - 75% | |
| Personal Care | - 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Kazakhstan is 50% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,324 KZT (HK$49) | HK$56 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,906 KZT (HK$83) | HK$91 | - 8% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 KZT (HK$106) | HK$344 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,315 KZT (HK$28) | HK$44 | - 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,000 KZT (HK$21) | HK$43 | - 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 949 KZT (HK$20) | HK$51 | - 60% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 460 KZT (HK$10) | HK$18 | - 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 515 KZT (HK$11) | HK$25 | - 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,335 KZT (HK$92) | HK$289 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Kazakhstan is 52% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,125 KZT (HK$215) | HK$394 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,404 KZT (HK$72) | HK$201 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,000 KZT (HK$213) | HK$976 | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 17,369 KZT (HK$370) | HK$870 | - 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,877 KZT (HK$40) | HK$112 | - 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,100 KZT (HK$23) | HK$44 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 868 KZT (HK$18) | HK$64 | - 71% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 209,267 KZT (HK$4,452) | HK$3,376 | + 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 KZT (HK$0.53) | HK$1.30 | - 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 20,447 KZT (HK$435) | HK$918 | - 53% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 423 KZT (HK$9) | HK$58 | - 84% | |
| TOTAL | - 70% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.02128
HKD
/
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,374 prices entered by 408 different people.
Cost of living in Kazakhstan is 70% cheaper than in Hong Kong
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