- Cost of Living
- Kazakhstan
- Hong Kong
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kazakhstan compared to Hong Kong
Currency:
| Food | - 63% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kazakhstan is 63% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,211 KZT (HK$48) | HK$92 | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,599 KZT (HK$35) | HK$37 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 632 KZT (HK$14) | HK$44 | - 69% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 325 KZT (HK$7) | HK$24 | - 71% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 402 KZT (HK$9) | HK$36 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 427 KZT (HK$9) | HK$28 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,450 KZT (HK$31) | HK$81 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 470 KZT (HK$10) | HK$35 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 157 KZT (HK$3.41) | HK$25 | - 87% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 220 KZT (HK$4.78) | HK$14 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,097 KZT (HK$67) | HK$139 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 388 KZT (HK$8) | HK$16 | - 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 113 KZT (HK$2.45) | HK$16 | - 84% | |
| Housing | - 83% | |||
| Housing in Kazakhstan is 83% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 222,257 KZT (HK$4,822) | HK$42,125 | - 89% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 155,655 KZT (HK$3,377) | HK$30,122 | - 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 19,997 KZT (HK$434) | HK$1,214 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 156,900 KZT (HK$3,404) | HK$24,825 | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 101,657 KZT (HK$2,206) | HK$17,335 | - 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 13,046 KZT (HK$283) | HK$685 | - 59% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 3,864 KZT (HK$84) | HK$195 | - 57% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 106,681 KZT (HK$2,315) | HK$5,026 | - 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 30,466 KZT (HK$661) | HK$1,018 | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,850 KZT (HK$84) | HK$75 | + 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,537 KZT (HK$77) | HK$69 | + 11% | |
| Clothes | - 0% | |||
| Clothes in Kazakhstan is 0% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 22,094 KZT (HK$479) | HK$568 | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 15,714 KZT (HK$341) | HK$312 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 35,666 KZT (HK$774) | HK$627 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 35,040 KZT (HK$760) | HK$1,068 | - 29% | |
| 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 | 6,213,410 KZT (HK$134,817) | HK$215,301 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 163 KZT (HK$3.53) | HK$15 | - 77% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 5,444 KZT (HK$118) | HK$523 | - 77% | |
| Personal Care | - 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Kazakhstan is 47% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,245 KZT (HK$49) | HK$56 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,600 KZT (HK$78) | HK$76 | + 3% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 KZT (HK$108) | HK$318 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,143 KZT (HK$25) | HK$43 | - 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 930 KZT (HK$20) | HK$39 | - 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 990 KZT (HK$21) | HK$64 | - 66% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 430 KZT (HK$9) | HK$14 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 626 KZT (HK$14) | HK$19 | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,084 KZT (HK$89) | HK$247 | - 64% | |
| Entertainment | - 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Kazakhstan is 48% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,974 KZT (HK$238) | HK$359 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,513 KZT (HK$76) | HK$196 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 17,000 KZT (HK$369) | HK$856 | - 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 17,635 KZT (HK$383) | HK$887 | - 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,913 KZT (HK$42) | HK$106 | - 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,027 KZT (HK$22) | HK$44 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 878 KZT (HK$19) | HK$63 | - 70% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 234,063 KZT (HK$5,079) | HK$3,478 | + 46% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 13 KZT (HK$0.28) | HK$0.96 | - 71% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 20,924 KZT (HK$454) | HK$912 | - 50% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 401 KZT (HK$9) | HK$57 | - 85% | |
| TOTAL | - 69% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.02170
HKD
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,216 prices entered by 413 different people.
Cost of living in Kazakhstan is 69% cheaper than in Hong Kong
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