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 (3,389 KZT) | 4,667 KZT | - 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 63 (1,894 KZT) | 2,300 KZT | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 45 (1,354 KZT) | 438 KZT | + 210% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 14 (433 KZT) | 313 KZT | + 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 36 (1,095 KZT) | 296 KZT | + 270% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 24 (722 KZT) | 350 KZT | + 106% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 65 (1,964 KZT) | 600 KZT | + 227% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 22 (649 KZT) | 483 KZT | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 16 (477 KZT) | 583 KZT | - 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 18 (549 KZT) | 210 KZT | + 161% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 105 (3,154 KZT) | 4,850 KZT | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 24 (712 KZT) | 383 KZT | + 86% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 11 (342 KZT) | 300 KZT | + 14% | |
| Housing | + 324% | |||
| Housing in Cape Town (South Africa) is 324% more expensive than in Taraz (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 18,417 (553,623 KZT) | 105,000 KZT | + 427% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 11,723 (352,406 KZT) | 100,000 KZT | + 252% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,148 (34,519 KZT) | 10,000 KZT | + 245% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 12,960 (389,600 KZT) | 80,000 KZT | + 387% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 8,100 (243,499 KZT) | 40,000 KZT | + 509% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 861 (25,883 KZT) | 6,000 KZT | + 331% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 602 (18,088 KZT) | 3,000 KZT | + 503% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 4,786 (143,877 KZT) | 40,000 KZT | + 260% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,372 (41,253 KZT) | 17,000 KZT | + 143% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 84 (2,534 KZT) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 39 (1,161 KZT) | 1,500 KZT | - 23% | |
| Clothes | + 38% | |||
| Clothes in Cape Town (South Africa) is 38% more expensive than in Taraz (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 782 (23,512 KZT) | 17,000 KZT | + 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 504 (15,166 KZT) | 10,667 KZT | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,423 (42,784 KZT) | 22,000 KZT | + 94% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,407 (42,301 KZT) | 45,000 KZT | - 6% | |
| Transportation | + 262% | |||
| Transportation in Cape Town (South Africa) is 262% more expensive than in Taraz (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 372,713 (11,204,046 KZT) | 1,000,000 KZT | + 1020% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 15 (436 KZT) | 150 KZT | + 191% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 729 (21,901 KZT) | 6,000 KZT | + 265% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 146 (4,380 KZT) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 108% | |||
| Personal Care in Cape Town (South Africa) is 108% more expensive than in Taraz (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 66 (1,997 KZT) | 1,280 KZT | + 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 141 (4,243 KZT) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 408 (12,253 KZT) | 2,000 KZT | + 513% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 42 (1,277 KZT) | 320 KZT | + 299% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 32 (972 KZT) | 425 KZT | + 129% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 53 (1,607 KZT) | 780 KZT | + 106% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 27 (800 KZT) | 280 KZT | + 186% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 19 (567 KZT) | 530 KZT | + 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 143 (4,299 KZT) | 500 KZT | + 760% | |
| Entertainment | + 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Cape Town (South Africa) is 39% more expensive than in Taraz (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 426 (12,798 KZT) | 4,000 KZT | + 220% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 183 (5,513 KZT) | 1,400 KZT | + 294% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 769 (23,110 KZT) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 689 (20,722 KZT) | 15,000 KZT | + 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 71 (2,124 KZT) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 33 (994 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 39 (1,180 KZT) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 7,712 (231,821 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.65 (49 KZT) | 9 KZT | + 450% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 605 (18,184 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 46 (1,371 KZT) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 121% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 570 prices entered by 77 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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For example, you would need at least 635,627 KZT (R 21,145) in Cape Town to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 287,000 KZT in Taraz.
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