Cost of living in Kazakhstan compared to Hong Kong
Currency:
| Food | - 62% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kazakhstan is 62% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,443 KZT (HK$45) | HK$79 | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,754 KZT (HK$32) | HK$39 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 815 KZT (HK$15) | HK$45 | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 337 KZT (HK$6) | HK$23 | - 73% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 463 KZT (HK$9) | HK$28 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 672 KZT (HK$12) | HK$22 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,369 KZT (HK$25) | HK$92 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 580 KZT (HK$11) | HK$25 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 184 KZT (HK$3.39) | HK$17 | - 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 288 KZT (HK$5.30) | HK$19 | - 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,643 KZT (HK$67) | HK$234 | - 71% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 437 KZT (HK$8) | HK$14 | - 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 132 KZT (HK$2.43) | HK$19 | - 87% | |
| Housing | - 85% | |||
| Housing in Kazakhstan is 85% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 224,420 KZT (HK$4,133) | HK$43,249 | - 90% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 145,801 KZT (HK$2,685) | HK$30,827 | - 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 19,353 KZT (HK$356) | HK$1,664 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 161,969 KZT (HK$2,983) | HK$23,566 | - 87% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 102,558 KZT (HK$1,889) | HK$15,226 | - 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 14,496 KZT (HK$267) | HK$1,385 | - 81% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,454 KZT (HK$82) | HK$142 | - 42% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 109,606 KZT (HK$2,018) | HK$5,312 | - 62% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 37,576 KZT (HK$692) | HK$1,310 | - 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,170 KZT (HK$58) | HK$69 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4,318 KZT (HK$80) | HK$90 | - 11% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Kazakhstan is 30% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 20,771 KZT (HK$382) | HK$704 | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 14,545 KZT (HK$268) | HK$314 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 34,499 KZT (HK$635) | HK$728 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 33,821 KZT (HK$623) | HK$1,295 | - 52% | |
| Transportation | - 71% | |||
| Transportation in Kazakhstan is 71% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,651,570 KZT (HK$122,491) | HK$245,322 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 169 KZT (HK$3.12) | HK$17 | - 81% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 6,021 KZT (HK$111) | HK$597 | - 81% | |
| Personal Care | - 63% | |||
| Personal Care in Kazakhstan is 63% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,395 KZT (HK$44) | HK$49 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,206 KZT (HK$41) | HK$132 | - 69% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,232 KZT (HK$96) | HK$463 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,230 KZT (HK$23) | HK$59 | - 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 940 KZT (HK$17) | HK$39 | - 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 942 KZT (HK$17) | HK$53 | - 67% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 441 KZT (HK$8) | HK$18 | - 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 625 KZT (HK$12) | HK$21 | - 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,470 KZT (HK$45) | HK$265 | - 83% | |
| Entertainment | - 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Kazakhstan is 59% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,189 KZT (HK$132) | HK$362 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,794 KZT (HK$51) | HK$190 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 13,556 KZT (HK$250) | HK$1,027 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 14,820 KZT (HK$273) | HK$866 | - 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,072 KZT (HK$38) | HK$107 | - 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 897 KZT (HK$17) | HK$45 | - 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 799 KZT (HK$15) | HK$69 | - 79% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 225,566 KZT (HK$4,154) | HK$3,416 | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 14 KZT (HK$0.26) | HK$1.17 | - 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 22,674 KZT (HK$418) | HK$887 | - 53% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 493 KZT (HK$9) | HK$62 | - 85% | |
| TOTAL | - 74% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kazakhstan is 74% cheaper than in Hong Kong
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