Cost of living in Almaty, Kazakhstan vs Wuzhou, China
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| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 7% cheaper than in Wuzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,763 KZT (42元) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,782 KZT (27元) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 817 KZT (12元) | 13元 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 368 KZT (5.58元) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | 524 KZT (8元) | 12元 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 812 KZT (12元) | 16元 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,344 KZT (20元) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 643 KZT (10元) | 10元 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 208 KZT (3.16元) | 8元 | - 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 303 KZT (4.58元) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,182 KZT (79元) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 472 KZT (7元) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 158 KZT (2.40元) | - | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is about the same as in Wuzhou (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 269,074 KZT (4,078元) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 163,718 KZT (2,481元) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 21,837 KZT (331元) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 213,292 KZT (3,233元) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 115,628 KZT (1,752元) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,382 KZT (233元) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,890 KZT (59元) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 113,106 KZT (1,714元) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 37,390 KZT (567元) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,600 KZT (39元) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,484 KZT (53元) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is about the same as in Wuzhou (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 26,343 KZT (399元) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 14,978 KZT (227元) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 42,437 KZT (643元) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 37,256 KZT (565元) | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is about the same as in Wuzhou (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,713,870 KZT (101,756元) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 174 KZT (2.64元) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 5,715 KZT (87元) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 2,105 KZT (32元) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is about the same as in Wuzhou (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,218 KZT (34元) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,256 KZT (49元) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,030 KZT (76元) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 984 KZT (15元) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 815 KZT (12元) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 944 KZT (14元) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 437 KZT (7元) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 447 KZT (7元) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,667 KZT (56元) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Almaty (Kazakhstan) is about the same as in Wuzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,969 KZT (121元) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,181 KZT (48元) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 21,295 KZT (323元) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,034 KZT (228元) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,897 KZT (29元) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,134 KZT (17元) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 975 KZT (15元) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 222,448 KZT (3,371元) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 23 KZT (0.34元) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 18,009 KZT (273元) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 455 KZT (7元) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 206 prices entered by 31 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 17, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 12,000元 in Wuzhou you would need to make just about 11,120元 (733,691 KZT) in Almaty.
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