Cost of living in Almaty is 8% higher than in Chengdu (without rent).
Rent in Almaty is 99% more expensive than in Chengdu.
Cost of living including rent in Almaty is 43% higher than in Chengdu.
Food in Almaty is 16% more expensive than in Chengdu.
Transport in Almaty is 33% cheaper than in Chengdu.
| Almaty | Chengdu | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Almaty | Chengdu | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
8.28 $ | 2.91 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 35.3 $ | 25.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.31 $ | 4.97 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.47 $ | 2.42 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.44 $ | 3.65 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.93 $ | 0.46 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.29 $ | 1.98 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.57 $ | 1.51 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.62 $ | 1.13 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.83 $ | 1.84 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.46 $ | 13.8 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.08 $ | 4.24 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.76 $ | 13 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.31 $ | 1.94 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.97 $ | 1.27 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.14 $ | 1.74 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.55 $ | 0.7 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.41 $ | 0.81 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.47 $ | 0.39 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.41 $ | 1.24 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.27 $ | 10.8 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.91 $ | 0.93 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.83 $ | 3.38 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.25 $ | 0.43 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 15.1 $ | 27.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.51 $ | 1.19 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 7.51 $ | 3.55 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 19 $ | 23.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.08 $ | 4.17 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.73 $ | 5.03 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.5 $ | 1.45 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.81 $ | 1.65 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
40.6 $ | 34.4 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
61.9 $ | 52.4 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
13.2 $ | 12.3 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 408 $ | 175 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 823 $ | 329 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 594 $ | 319 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,259 $ | 586 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,875 $ | 4,168 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,258 $ | 2,205 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 687 $ | 892 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 17.72 % | 4.45 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 48.3 $ | 32 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 5.27 $ | 5.65 $ |
| Haircut | 8 $ | 6.37 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 114 $ | 83.4 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 85.8 $ | 53.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 279 $ | 389 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 11,033 $ | 15,153 $ |