- Cost of Living
- Kazakhstan
- Hong Kong
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kazakhstan compared to Hong Kong
Currency:
| Food | - 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kazakhstan is 60% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,184 KZT (HK$53) | HK$96 | - 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,528 KZT (HK$37) | HK$36 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 687 KZT (HK$17) | HK$40 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 312 KZT (HK$7) | HK$24 | - 69% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 409 KZT (HK$10) | HK$36 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 435 KZT (HK$10) | HK$35 | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,421 KZT (HK$34) | HK$83 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 429 KZT (HK$10) | HK$34 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 164 KZT (HK$3.95) | HK$21 | - 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 223 KZT (HK$5.38) | HK$13 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,844 KZT (HK$68) | HK$141 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 380 KZT (HK$9) | HK$16 | - 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 118 KZT (HK$2.83) | HK$17 | - 83% | |
| Housing | - 81% | |||
| Housing in Kazakhstan is 81% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 211,944 KZT (HK$5,100) | HK$40,448 | - 87% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 149,023 KZT (HK$3,586) | HK$29,799 | - 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 20,533 KZT (HK$494) | HK$1,326 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 144,397 KZT (HK$3,475) | HK$23,827 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 97,530 KZT (HK$2,347) | HK$16,682 | - 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 11,457 KZT (HK$276) | HK$811 | - 66% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 3,805 KZT (HK$92) | HK$177 | - 48% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 117,353 KZT (HK$2,824) | HK$4,582 | - 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 32,762 KZT (HK$788) | HK$993 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,983 KZT (HK$72) | HK$73 | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4,200 KZT (HK$101) | HK$74 | + 36% | |
| Clothes | + 0% | |||
| Clothes in Kazakhstan is 0% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 16,985 KZT (HK$409) | HK$613 | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 14,338 KZT (HK$345) | HK$286 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 31,958 KZT (HK$769) | HK$625 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 32,803 KZT (HK$789) | HK$1,109 | - 29% | |
| Transportation | - 63% | |||
| Transportation in Kazakhstan is 63% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,764,280 KZT (HK$138,705) | HK$213,439 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 159 KZT (HK$3.82) | HK$15 | - 75% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 5,211 KZT (HK$125) | HK$538 | - 77% | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Kazakhstan is 42% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,245 KZT (HK$54) | HK$59 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,281 KZT (HK$79) | HK$76 | + 4% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 KZT (HK$120) | HK$317 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,143 KZT (HK$28) | HK$43 | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 930 KZT (HK$22) | HK$40 | - 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 930 KZT (HK$22) | HK$55 | - 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 469 KZT (HK$11) | HK$14 | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 626 KZT (HK$15) | HK$20 | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,084 KZT (HK$98) | HK$228 | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Kazakhstan is 37% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 11,286 KZT (HK$272) | HK$362 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,362 KZT (HK$81) | HK$192 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 11,519 KZT (HK$277) | HK$1,137 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 18,984 KZT (HK$457) | HK$944 | - 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,988 KZT (HK$48) | HK$108 | - 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 987 KZT (HK$24) | HK$44 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 846 KZT (HK$20) | HK$62 | - 67% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 228,330 KZT (HK$5,494) | HK$3,478 | + 58% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | HK$4.75 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 21,979 KZT (HK$529) | HK$814 | - 35% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 385 KZT (HK$9) | HK$57 | - 84% | |
| TOTAL | - 65% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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HKD
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,572 prices entered by 453 different people.
Cost of living in Kazakhstan is 65% cheaper than in Hong Kong
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