Cost of living in Kazakhstan compared to Hong Kong
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Food | - 49% | |||
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Food in Kazakhstan is 49% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
Kazakhstan | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,535 KZT (HK$61) | HK$73 | - 16% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,948 KZT (HK$51) | HK$45 | + 13% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,231 KZT (HK$21) | HK$43 | - 50% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 640 KZT (HK$11) | HK$26 | - 57% | |
12 eggs, large | 940 KZT (HK$16) | HK$45 | - 64% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,132 KZT (HK$20) | HK$35 | - 44% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,279 KZT (HK$40) | HK$104 | - 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 579 KZT (HK$10) | HK$37 | - 73% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 230 KZT (HK$3.99) | HK$34 | - 88% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 387 KZT (HK$7) | HK$15 | - 55% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,808 KZT (HK$66) | HK$154 | - 57% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 746 KZT (HK$13) | HK$20 | - 36% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 280 KZT (HK$4.86) | HK$21 | - 77% | |
Housing | - 72% | |||
Housing in Kazakhstan is 72% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
Kazakhstan | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 479,512 KZT (HK$8,326) | HK$36,718 | - 77% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 244,828 KZT (HK$4,251) | HK$24,681 | - 83% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 24,924 KZT (HK$433) | HK$1,770 | - 76% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 275,524 KZT (HK$4,784) | HK$19,794 | - 76% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 207,812 KZT (HK$3,608) | HK$14,116 | - 74% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,689 KZT (HK$272) | HK$1,412 | - 81% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,275 KZT (HK$74) | HK$179 | - 59% | |
40” flat screen tv | 150,280 KZT (HK$2,609) | HK$3,417 | - 24% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 127,397 KZT (HK$2,212) | HK$1,093 | + 102% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 9,618 KZT (HK$167) | HK$97 | + 73% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4,151 KZT (HK$72) | HK$96 | - 25% | |
Clothes | - 11% | |||
Clothes in Kazakhstan is 11% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
Kazakhstan | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 20,615 KZT (HK$358) | HK$627 | - 43% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 17,815 KZT (HK$309) | HK$332 | - 7% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 45,965 KZT (HK$798) | HK$676 | + 18% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 66,270 KZT (HK$1,151) | HK$986 | + 17% | |
Transportation | - 61% | |||
Transportation in Kazakhstan is 61% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
Kazakhstan | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 14,851,400 KZT (HK$257,860) | HK$207,682 | + 24% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 257 KZT (HK$4.47) | HK$24 | - 81% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 5,657 KZT (HK$98) | HK$496 | - 80% | |
Personal Care | - 2% | |||
Personal Care in Kazakhstan is about the same as in Hong Kong | ||||
Kazakhstan | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,533 KZT (HK$61) | HK$35 | + 74% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,577 KZT (HK$79) | HK$102 | - 22% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 8,742 KZT (HK$152) | HK$379 | - 60% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,252 KZT (HK$22) | HK$66 | - 67% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,279 KZT (HK$57) | HK$29 | + 95% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,854 KZT (HK$32) | HK$32 | + 1% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 726 KZT (HK$13) | HK$15 | - 16% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 897 KZT (HK$16) | HK$21 | - 27% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,652 KZT (HK$81) | HK$165 | - 51% | |
Entertainment | - 52% | |||
Entertainment in Kazakhstan is 52% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
Kazakhstan | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 11,971 KZT (HK$208) | HK$378 | - 45% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 4,581 KZT (HK$80) | HK$201 | - 60% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 16,414 KZT (HK$285) | HK$446 | - 36% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 23,135 KZT (HK$402) | HK$945 | - 57% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,785 KZT (HK$48) | HK$123 | - 61% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,650 KZT (HK$29) | HK$45 | - 36% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,215 KZT (HK$21) | HK$54 | - 61% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 382,786 KZT (HK$6,646) | HK$3,000 | + 122% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 KZT (HK$0.43) | HK$3.33 | - 87% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 18,939 KZT (HK$329) | HK$700 | - 53% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 849 KZT (HK$15) | HK$73 | - 80% | |
TOTAL | - 59% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 748 prices entered by 119 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kazakhstan is 59% cheaper than in Hong Kong
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