Cost of living in Melbourne, Australia vs Taraz, Kazakhstan
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| Food | + 122% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Melbourne (Australia) is 122% more expensive than in Taraz (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$18 (5,761 KZT) | 4,667 KZT | + 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$12 (3,865 KZT) | 2,300 KZT | + 68% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$5.27 (1,721 KZT) | 438 KZT | + 293% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.48 (483 KZT) | 313 KZT | + 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.06 (1,651 KZT) | 296 KZT | + 458% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$4.83 (1,577 KZT) | 350 KZT | + 351% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$6 (2,120 KZT) | 600 KZT | + 253% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.57 (1,491 KZT) | 483 KZT | + 208% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.19 (1,041 KZT) | 583 KZT | + 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.70 (1,859 KZT) | 210 KZT | + 785% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$17 (5,508 KZT) | 4,850 KZT | + 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$2.80 (913 KZT) | 383 KZT | + 138% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.67 (870 KZT) | 300 KZT | + 190% | |
| Housing | + 593% | |||
| Housing in Melbourne (Australia) is 593% more expensive than in Taraz (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$2,894 (944,420 KZT) | 105,000 KZT | + 799% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$2,147 (700,632 KZT) | 100,000 KZT | + 601% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$238 (77,635 KZT) | 10,000 KZT | + 676% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$1,809 (590,343 KZT) | 80,000 KZT | + 638% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,422 (464,158 KZT) | 40,000 KZT | + 1060% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$159 (51,730 KZT) | 6,000 KZT | + 762% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$46 (15,081 KZT) | 3,000 KZT | + 403% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$354 (115,555 KZT) | 40,000 KZT | + 189% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$212 (69,065 KZT) | 17,000 KZT | + 306% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$12 (3,855 KZT) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$28 (9,021 KZT) | 1,500 KZT | + 501% | |
| Clothes | + 70% | |||
| Clothes in Melbourne (Australia) is 70% more expensive than in Taraz (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$101 (32,829 KZT) | 17,000 KZT | + 93% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$59 (19,320 KZT) | 10,667 KZT | + 81% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$129 (41,943 KZT) | 22,000 KZT | + 91% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$131 (42,797 KZT) | 45,000 KZT | - 5% | |
| Transportation | + 511% | |||
| Transportation in Melbourne (Australia) is 511% more expensive than in Taraz (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$27,303 (8,909,671 KZT) | 1,000,000 KZT | + 791% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.38 (451 KZT) | 150 KZT | + 200% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$160 (52,252 KZT) | 6,000 KZT | + 771% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$21 (6,918 KZT) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 199% | |||
| Personal Care in Melbourne (Australia) is 199% more expensive than in Taraz (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$7 (2,354 KZT) | 1,280 KZT | + 84% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$24 (7,839 KZT) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$72 (23,396 KZT) | 2,000 KZT | + 1070% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$7 (2,241 KZT) | 320 KZT | + 600% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.31 (1,408 KZT) | 425 KZT | + 231% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$5.32 (1,735 KZT) | 780 KZT | + 122% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$2.55 (831 KZT) | 280 KZT | + 197% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.01 (983 KZT) | 530 KZT | + 85% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$36 (11,700 KZT) | 500 KZT | + 2240% | |
| Entertainment | + 71% | |||
| Entertainment in Melbourne (Australia) is 71% more expensive than in Taraz (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$51 (16,705 KZT) | 4,000 KZT | + 318% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$39 (12,828 KZT) | 1,400 KZT | + 816% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$226 (73,882 KZT) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$78 (25,342 KZT) | 15,000 KZT | + 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$16 (5,113 KZT) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.40 (1,436 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$10 (3,248 KZT) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$634 (206,845 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.25 (80 KZT) | 9 KZT | + 790% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$72 (23,340 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$33 (10,930 KZT) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 253% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,004 prices entered by 140 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Melbourne (Australia) is 253% more expensive than in Taraz (Kazakhstan)
For example, you would need at least 1,016,302 KZT (AU$3,114) in Melbourne to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 288,000 KZT in Taraz.
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