Cost of living in Beijing, China vs Taldy-Kurgan, Kazakhstan
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Food | + 243% | |||
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Food in Beijing (China) is 243% more expensive than in Taldy-Kurgan (Kazakhstan) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 55元 (3,568 KZT) | 1,000 KZT | + 257% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 38元 (2,475 KZT) | 800 KZT | + 209% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12元 (774 KZT) | 700 KZT | + 11% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 11元 (717 KZT) | 150 KZT | + 378% | |
12 eggs, large | 13元 (842 KZT) | 400 KZT | + 111% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.89元 (379 KZT) | 60 KZT | + 532% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 62元 (4,020 KZT) | 1,000 KZT | + 302% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15元 (986 KZT) | 200 KZT | + 393% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.20元 (334 KZT) | 200 KZT | + 67% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.80元 (309 KZT) | 130 KZT | + 138% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 90元 (5,771 KZT) | 800 KZT | + 621% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 9元 (568 KZT) | 200 KZT | + 184% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12元 (751 KZT) | 60 KZT | + 1151% | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Beijing (China) is about the same as in Taldy-Kurgan (Kazakhstan) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 11,891元 (764,890 KZT) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 8,077元 (519,592 KZT) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 310元 (19,941 KZT) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 9,549元 (614,222 KZT) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 5,656元 (363,820 KZT) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 256元 (16,493 KZT) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 80元 (5,119 KZT) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | 2,392元 (153,864 KZT) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 543元 (34,959 KZT) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 33元 (2,136 KZT) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 45元 (2,884 KZT) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 123% | |||
Clothes in Beijing (China) is 123% more expensive than in Taldy-Kurgan (Kazakhstan) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 556元 (35,794 KZT) | 8,000 KZT | + 347% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 249元 (16,008 KZT) | 10,000 KZT | + 60% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 570元 (36,658 KZT) | 10,000 KZT | + 267% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 689元 (44,342 KZT) | 20,000 KZT | + 122% | |
Transportation | - 2% | |||
Transportation in Beijing (China) is about the same as in Taldy-Kurgan (Kazakhstan) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 131,114元 (8,434,070 KZT) | 13,164,900 KZT | - 36% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (457 KZT) | 115 KZT | + 297% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 186元 (11,992 KZT) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 39元 (2,486 KZT) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Beijing (China) is about the same as in Taldy-Kurgan (Kazakhstan) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 36元 (2,330 KZT) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 49元 (3,162 KZT) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 250元 (16,068 KZT) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 37元 (2,398 KZT) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 35元 (2,257 KZT) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 36元 (2,327 KZT) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 8元 (526 KZT) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 12元 (775 KZT) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 98元 (6,285 KZT) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Beijing (China) is about the same as in Taldy-Kurgan (Kazakhstan) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 214元 (13,784 KZT) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | 112元 (7,214 KZT) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,136元 (73,096 KZT) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 442元 (28,420 KZT) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 74元 (4,743 KZT) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 38元 (2,423 KZT) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 31元 (1,963 KZT) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,319元 (213,492 KZT) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.81元 (52 KZT) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 432元 (27,801 KZT) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 21元 (1,321 KZT) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 27% |

These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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