- 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 | 2,009 KZT (HK$41) | HK$91 | - 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,614 KZT (HK$33) | HK$38 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 600 KZT (HK$12) | HK$49 | - 75% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 312 KZT (HK$6) | HK$25 | - 75% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 407 KZT (HK$8) | HK$35 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 401 KZT (HK$8) | HK$24 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,323 KZT (HK$27) | HK$99 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 443 KZT (HK$9) | HK$33 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 142 KZT (HK$2.93) | HK$25 | - 88% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 264 KZT (HK$5.46) | HK$15 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,724 KZT (HK$56) | HK$167 | - 66% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 379 KZT (HK$8) | HK$15 | - 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 115 KZT (HK$2.38) | HK$17 | - 86% | |
| Housing | - 85% | |||
| Housing in Kazakhstan is 85% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 217,527 KZT (HK$4,492) | HK$42,840 | - 90% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 149,044 KZT (HK$3,078) | HK$29,225 | - 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 21,667 KZT (HK$447) | HK$1,242 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 158,793 KZT (HK$3,279) | HK$27,254 | - 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 99,778 KZT (HK$2,061) | HK$18,334 | - 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 14,148 KZT (HK$292) | HK$713 | - 59% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 3,832 KZT (HK$79) | HK$190 | - 58% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 133,212 KZT (HK$2,751) | HK$4,281 | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 33,862 KZT (HK$699) | HK$951 | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,697 KZT (HK$56) | HK$86 | - 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,306 KZT (HK$48) | HK$71 | - 33% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Kazakhstan is 17% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 22,021 KZT (HK$455) | HK$609 | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 15,040 KZT (HK$311) | HK$341 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 34,428 KZT (HK$711) | HK$670 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 31,121 KZT (HK$643) | HK$1,195 | - 46% | |
| 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 | 6,194,470 KZT (HK$127,924) | HK$201,343 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 167 KZT (HK$3.45) | HK$16 | - 78% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 6,149 KZT (HK$127) | HK$535 | - 76% | |
| Personal Care | - 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Kazakhstan is 49% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,694 KZT (HK$56) | HK$61 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,117 KZT (HK$85) | HK$87 | - 2% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 KZT (HK$103) | HK$364 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,315 KZT (HK$27) | HK$63 | - 57% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,000 KZT (HK$21) | HK$43 | - 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 921 KZT (HK$19) | HK$49 | - 61% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 501 KZT (HK$10) | HK$15 | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 558 KZT (HK$12) | HK$25 | - 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,165 KZT (HK$86) | HK$263 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Kazakhstan is 6% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 8,657 KZT (HK$179) | HK$441 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,468 KZT (HK$72) | HK$202 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 15,868 KZT (HK$328) | HK$1,227 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 16,024 KZT (HK$331) | HK$899 | - 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,877 KZT (HK$39) | HK$123 | - 69% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,120 KZT (HK$23) | HK$45 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 849 KZT (HK$18) | HK$64 | - 72% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 202,193 KZT (HK$4,176) | HK$3,854 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 460 KZT (HK$9) | HK$1.13 | + 742% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 16,852 KZT (HK$348) | HK$889 | - 61% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 423 KZT (HK$9) | HK$59 | - 85% | |
| TOTAL | - 65% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2019.
Exchange rate:
0.02065
HKD
/
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Cost of living in Kazakhstan is 65% cheaper than in Hong Kong
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