Cost of Living Comparison Between China and Kazakhstan 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Kazakhstan is 8.5% lower than in China (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Kazakhstan is 6.3% lower than in China | |
| Rent Prices in Kazakhstan are 1.6% higher than in China | |
| Restaurant Prices in Kazakhstan are 29.8% higher than in China | |
| Groceries Prices in Kazakhstan are 15.4% lower than in China | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Kazakhstan is 38.1% lower than in China | |
Restaurants | China Edit |
Kazakhstan Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
20.00 ¥ (1,425.05 ₸) |
56.14 ¥ (4,000.00 ₸) |
+180.7 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
180.00 ¥ (12,825.47 ₸) |
210.52 ¥ (15,000.00 ₸) |
+17.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
35.00 ¥ (2,493.84 ₸) |
46.31 ¥ (3,300.00 ₸) |
+32.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
7.00 ¥ (498.77 ₸) |
8.42 ¥ (600.00 ₸) |
+20.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
15.00 ¥ (1,068.79 ₸) |
16.84 ¥ (1,200.00 ₸) |
+12.3 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
22.20 ¥ (1,581.48 ₸) |
15.02 ¥ (1,070.20 ₸) |
-32.3 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
3.30 ¥ (235.06 ₸) |
6.58 ¥ (468.86 ₸) |
+99.5 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
2.07 ¥ (147.46 ₸) |
3.69 ¥ (263.23 ₸) |
+78.5 % |
Markets | China Edit |
Kazakhstan Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
49.12 ¥ (3,500.07 ₸) |
30.33 ¥ (2,161.05 ₸) |
-38.3 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
10.79 ¥ (769.12 ₸) |
3.02 ¥ (215.46 ₸) |
-72.0 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
3.06 ¥ (217.81 ₸) |
4.71 ¥ (335.33 ₸) |
+54.0 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
11.52 ¥ (821.07 ₸) |
11.66 ¥ (830.56 ₸) |
+1.2 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
42.95 ¥ (3,060.36 ₸) |
29.36 ¥ (2,091.75 ₸) |
-31.7 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
10.73 ¥ (764.75 ₸) |
15.09 ¥ (1,075.06 ₸) |
+40.6 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
35.01 ¥ (2,494.75 ₸) |
23.60 ¥ (1,681.73 ₸) |
-32.6 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
5.84 ¥ (415.99 ₸) |
4.18 ¥ (297.58 ₸) |
-28.5 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
4.15 ¥ (295.43 ₸) |
6.21 ¥ (442.12 ₸) |
+49.7 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
4.84 ¥ (344.82 ₸) |
6.50 ¥ (463.36 ₸) |
+34.4 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
3.80 ¥ (270.87 ₸) |
6.43 ¥ (458.22 ₸) |
+69.2 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
2.42 ¥ (172.79 ₸) |
1.87 ¥ (133.58 ₸) |
-22.7 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
2.93 ¥ (208.56 ₸) |
1.31 ¥ (93.25 ₸) |
-55.3 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
4.30 ¥ (306.68 ₸) |
7.78 ¥ (554.41 ₸) |
+80.8 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
3.98 ¥ (283.38 ₸) |
5.23 ¥ (372.64 ₸) |
+31.5 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
80.00 ¥ (5,700.21 ₸) |
51.99 ¥ (3,704.50 ₸) |
-35.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
5.82 ¥ (414.57 ₸) |
6.55 ¥ (466.53 ₸) |
+12.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
11.77 ¥ (838.40 ₸) |
13.02 ¥ (927.51 ₸) |
+10.6 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
25.00 ¥ (1,781.32 ₸) |
14.03 ¥ (1,000.00 ₸) |
-43.9 % |
Transportation | China Edit |
Kazakhstan Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
3.00 ¥ (213.76 ₸) |
1.54 ¥ (110.00 ₸) |
-48.5 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
150.00 ¥ (10,687.89 ₸) |
105.26 ¥ (7,500.00 ₸) |
-29.8 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
10.00 ¥ (712.53 ₸) |
8.42 ¥ (600.00 ₸) |
-15.8 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
4.02 ¥ (286.67 ₸) |
9.03 ¥ (643.74 ₸) |
+124.6 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
48.00 ¥ (3,420.13 ₸) |
33.68 ¥ (2,400.00 ₸) |
-29.8 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
31.19 ¥ (2,222.47 ₸) |
13.09 ¥ (932.53 ₸) |
-58.0 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
140,000.00 ¥ (9,975,365.37 ₸) |
154,380.31 ¥ (11,000,000.00 ₸) |
+10.3 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
121,092.99 ¥ (8,628,191.24 ₸) |
183,365.21 ¥ (13,065,250.00 ₸) |
+51.4 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | China Edit |
Kazakhstan Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
365.12 ¥ (26,015.54 ₸) |
410.95 ¥ (29,280.98 ₸) |
+12.6 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
71.73 ¥ (5,110.67 ₸) |
62.80 ¥ (4,474.32 ₸) |
-12.5 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
82.49 ¥ (5,877.60 ₸) |
95.10 ¥ (6,776.12 ₸) |
+15.3 % |
Sports And Leisure | China Edit |
Kazakhstan Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
293.25 ¥ (20,895.06 ₸) |
305.86 ¥ (21,792.99 ₸) |
+4.3 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
107.25 ¥ (7,641.80 ₸) |
116.49 ¥ (8,300.00 ₸) |
+8.6 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
45.00 ¥ (3,206.37 ₸) |
35.09 ¥ (2,500.00 ₸) |
-22.0 % |
Childcare | China Edit |
Kazakhstan Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
2,959.95 ¥ (210,904.09 ₸) |
1,686.42 ¥ (120,161.63 ₸) |
-43.0 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
127,392.35 ¥ (9,077,037.38 ₸) |
51,834.36 ¥ (3,693,333.33 ₸) |
-59.3 % |
Clothing And Shoes | China Edit |
Kazakhstan Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
332.61 ¥ (23,698.99 ₸) |
468.69 ¥ (33,395.09 ₸) |
+40.9 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
234.90 ¥ (16,737.18 ₸) |
301.36 ¥ (21,472.60 ₸) |
+28.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
519.98 ¥ (37,050.22 ₸) |
647.99 ¥ (46,170.98 ₸) |
+24.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
537.82 ¥ (38,321.10 ₸) |
692.68 ¥ (49,355.37 ₸) |
+28.8 % |
Rent Per Month | China Edit |
Kazakhstan Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
3,183.30 ¥ (226,818.60 ₸) |
3,315.00 ¥ (236,202.76 ₸) |
+4.1 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
1,913.16 ¥ (136,317.52 ₸) |
2,177.47 ¥ (155,150.11 ₸) |
+13.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
6,838.01 ¥ (487,225.79 ₸) |
6,304.12 ¥ (449,185.06 ₸) |
-7.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
3,943.58 ¥ (280,990.58 ₸) |
4,334.38 ¥ (308,835.87 ₸) |
+9.9 % |
Buy Apartment Price | China Edit |
Kazakhstan Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
4,443.76 ¥ (316,629.27 ₸) |
854.58 ¥ (60,890.78 ₸) |
-80.8 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
2,069.49 ¥ (147,456.78 ₸) |
598.02 ¥ (42,610.19 ₸) |
-71.1 % |
Salaries And Financing | China Edit |
Kazakhstan Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
6,737.57 ¥ (480,069.40 ₸) |
3,909.16 ¥ (278,538.20 ₸) |
-42.0 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.09 | 18.03 | +341.2 % |
| Last update: | 24 May 2025 | 24 May 2025 | |
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