Cost of living in Cape Town, South Africa vs Taraz, Kazakhstan
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| Food | + 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cape Town (South Africa) is 20% more expensive than in Taraz (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 113 (3,429 KZT) | 4,667 KZT | - 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 63 (1,917 KZT) | 2,300 KZT | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 45 (1,370 KZT) | 438 KZT | + 213% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 14 (438 KZT) | 313 KZT | + 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 36 (1,108 KZT) | 296 KZT | + 274% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 24 (731 KZT) | 350 KZT | + 109% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 65 (1,987 KZT) | 600 KZT | + 231% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 22 (657 KZT) | 483 KZT | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 16 (482 KZT) | 583 KZT | - 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 18 (555 KZT) | 210 KZT | + 164% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 105 (3,191 KZT) | 4,850 KZT | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 24 (720 KZT) | 383 KZT | + 88% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 11 (346 KZT) | 300 KZT | + 15% | |
| Housing | + 328% | |||
| Housing in Cape Town (South Africa) is 328% more expensive than in Taraz (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 18,417 (560,163 KZT) | 105,000 KZT | + 433% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 11,723 (356,568 KZT) | 100,000 KZT | + 257% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,148 (34,927 KZT) | 10,000 KZT | + 249% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 12,960 (394,202 KZT) | 80,000 KZT | + 393% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 8,100 (246,375 KZT) | 40,000 KZT | + 516% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 861 (26,189 KZT) | 6,000 KZT | + 336% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 602 (18,302 KZT) | 3,000 KZT | + 510% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 4,786 (145,576 KZT) | 40,000 KZT | + 264% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,372 (41,741 KZT) | 17,000 KZT | + 146% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 84 (2,564 KZT) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 39 (1,174 KZT) | 1,500 KZT | - 22% | |
| Clothes | + 40% | |||
| Clothes in Cape Town (South Africa) is 40% more expensive than in Taraz (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 782 (23,790 KZT) | 17,000 KZT | + 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 504 (15,345 KZT) | 10,667 KZT | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,423 (43,289 KZT) | 22,000 KZT | + 97% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,407 (42,801 KZT) | 45,000 KZT | - 5% | |
| Transportation | + 264% | |||
| Transportation in Cape Town (South Africa) is 264% more expensive than in Taraz (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 372,713 (11,336,393 KZT) | 1,000,000 KZT | + 1034% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 15 (441 KZT) | 150 KZT | + 194% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 729 (22,159 KZT) | 6,000 KZT | + 269% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 146 (4,435 KZT) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 110% | |||
| Personal Care in Cape Town (South Africa) is 110% more expensive than in Taraz (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 66 (2,021 KZT) | 1,280 KZT | + 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 141 (4,293 KZT) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 408 (12,397 KZT) | 2,000 KZT | + 520% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 42 (1,292 KZT) | 320 KZT | + 304% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 32 (984 KZT) | 425 KZT | + 132% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 53 (1,626 KZT) | 780 KZT | + 108% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 27 (809 KZT) | 280 KZT | + 189% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 19 (574 KZT) | 530 KZT | + 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 143 (4,350 KZT) | 500 KZT | + 770% | |
| Entertainment | + 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Cape Town (South Africa) is 40% more expensive than in Taraz (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 426 (12,949 KZT) | 4,000 KZT | + 224% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 183 (5,578 KZT) | 1,400 KZT | + 298% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 769 (23,383 KZT) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 689 (20,967 KZT) | 15,000 KZT | + 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 71 (2,149 KZT) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 33 (1,006 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 39 (1,194 KZT) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 7,712 (234,559 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.65 (50 KZT) | 9 KZT | + 456% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 605 (18,399 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 46 (1,387 KZT) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 122% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 486 prices entered by 69 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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