Cost of living in Melbourne, Australia vs Taldy-Kurgan, Kazakhstan
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Food | + 492% | |||
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Food in Melbourne (Australia) is 492% more expensive than in Taldy-Kurgan (Kazakhstan) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$18 (5,824 KZT) | 1,000 KZT | + 482% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$12 (3,908 KZT) | 800 KZT | + 388% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$5.27 (1,740 KZT) | 700 KZT | + 149% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.48 (488 KZT) | 150 KZT | + 226% | |
12 eggs, large | AU$5.06 (1,669 KZT) | 400 KZT | + 317% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$4.83 (1,595 KZT) | 60 KZT | + 2558% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$6 (2,143 KZT) | 1,000 KZT | + 114% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.57 (1,507 KZT) | 200 KZT | + 654% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.19 (1,053 KZT) | 200 KZT | + 426% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.70 (1,880 KZT) | 130 KZT | + 1346% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$17 (5,569 KZT) | 800 KZT | + 596% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | AU$2.80 (924 KZT) | 200 KZT | + 362% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.67 (880 KZT) | 60 KZT | + 1366% | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Melbourne (Australia) is about the same as in Taldy-Kurgan (Kazakhstan) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$2,894 (954,815 KZT) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$2,147 (708,344 KZT) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$238 (78,489 KZT) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$1,809 (596,840 KZT) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,422 (469,267 KZT) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$159 (52,299 KZT) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$46 (15,247 KZT) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | AU$354 (116,826 KZT) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$212 (69,825 KZT) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$12 (3,898 KZT) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$28 (9,120 KZT) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 145% | |||
Clothes in Melbourne (Australia) is 145% more expensive than in Taldy-Kurgan (Kazakhstan) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$101 (33,191 KZT) | 8,000 KZT | + 315% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$59 (19,533 KZT) | 10,000 KZT | + 95% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$129 (42,405 KZT) | 10,000 KZT | + 324% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$131 (43,268 KZT) | 20,000 KZT | + 116% | |
Transportation | - 0% | |||
Transportation in Melbourne (Australia) is about the same as in Taldy-Kurgan (Kazakhstan) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$27,303 (9,007,736 KZT) | 13,164,900 KZT | - 32% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.38 (456 KZT) | 115 KZT | + 296% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | AU$160 (52,827 KZT) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$21 (6,994 KZT) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Melbourne (Australia) is about the same as in Taldy-Kurgan (Kazakhstan) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$7 (2,380 KZT) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$24 (7,925 KZT) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$72 (23,653 KZT) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$7 (2,266 KZT) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.31 (1,423 KZT) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$5.32 (1,754 KZT) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$2.55 (840 KZT) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.01 (993 KZT) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$36 (11,829 KZT) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Melbourne (Australia) is about the same as in Taldy-Kurgan (Kazakhstan) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$51 (16,889 KZT) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | AU$39 (12,969 KZT) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$226 (74,695 KZT) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$78 (25,621 KZT) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$16 (5,169 KZT) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.40 (1,452 KZT) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$10 (3,284 KZT) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$634 (209,121 KZT) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.25 (81 KZT) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$72 (23,597 KZT) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$33 (11,051 KZT) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 52% |

These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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For example, you would need at least 4,215,241 KZT (AU$12,777) in Melbourne to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 2,770,000 KZT in Taldy-Kurgan.
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