Cost of living in Hong Kong vs Taldy-Kurgan, Kazakhstan
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| Food | + 451% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 451% more expensive than in Taldy-Kurgan (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$78 (4,227 KZT) | 1,000 KZT | + 323% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$38 (2,047 KZT) | 800 KZT | + 156% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$44 (2,402 KZT) | 700 KZT | + 243% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$23 (1,247 KZT) | 150 KZT | + 731% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$29 (1,575 KZT) | 400 KZT | + 294% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$22 (1,191 KZT) | 60 KZT | + 1885% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$92 (4,965 KZT) | 1,000 KZT | + 397% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$24 (1,312 KZT) | 200 KZT | + 556% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$17 (936 KZT) | 200 KZT | + 368% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$17 (929 KZT) | 130 KZT | + 615% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$230 (12,417 KZT) | 800 KZT | + 1452% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | HK$15 (796 KZT) | 200 KZT | + 298% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$19 (1,003 KZT) | 60 KZT | + 1571% | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Hong Kong is about the same as in Taldy-Kurgan (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$42,306 (2,284,221 KZT) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$31,492 (1,700,330 KZT) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,664 (89,859 KZT) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$23,566 (1,272,393 KZT) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$15,226 (822,091 KZT) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$1,062 (57,357 KZT) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$142 (7,678 KZT) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | HK$5,312 (286,821 KZT) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,366 (73,779 KZT) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$69 (3,701 KZT) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$94 (5,079 KZT) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 150% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 150% more expensive than in Taldy-Kurgan (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$704 (38,035 KZT) | 8,000 KZT | + 375% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$314 (16,976 KZT) | 10,000 KZT | + 70% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$728 (39,304 KZT) | 10,000 KZT | + 293% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,295 (69,900 KZT) | 20,000 KZT | + 249% | |
| Transportation | + 34% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 34% more expensive than in Taldy-Kurgan (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$243,567 (13,150,904 KZT) | 13,164,900 KZT | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$17 (893 KZT) | 115 KZT | + 676% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$613 (33,090 KZT) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | HK$78 (4,227 KZT) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is about the same as in Taldy-Kurgan (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$49 (2,656 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$115 (6,213 KZT) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$463 (24,977 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$59 (3,181 KZT) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$38 (2,065 KZT) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$53 (2,849 KZT) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$18 (972 KZT) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$20 (1,088 KZT) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$265 (14,330 KZT) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is about the same as in Taldy-Kurgan (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$381 (20,546 KZT) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$190 (10,269 KZT) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,027 (55,441 KZT) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$894 (48,261 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$100 (5,425 KZT) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$46 (2,465 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$69 (3,734 KZT) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$3,416 (184,466 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$1.19 (64 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$893 (48,194 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$62 (3,359 KZT) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 61% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,227 prices entered by 170 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least 11,170,910 KZT (HK$206,896) in Hong Kong to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 6,940,000 KZT in Taldy-Kurgan.
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