Cost of living in Sydney (Australia) is 11% more expensive than in Taraz (Kazakhstan)
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Food | + 11% | |||
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Food in Sydney (Australia) is 11% more expensive than in Taraz (Kazakhstan) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$22 (6,578 KZT) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$15 (4,368 KZT) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$7 (2,036 KZT) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$2.24 (658 KZT) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | AU$7 (2,061 KZT) | 296 KZT | + 596% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$6 (1,876 KZT) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$10 (2,903 KZT) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$5.20 (1,528 KZT) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.68 (1,080 KZT) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$8 (2,319 KZT) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$22 (6,391 KZT) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | AU$3.97 (1,168 KZT) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$4.08 (1,200 KZT) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Sydney (Australia) is about the same as in Taraz (Kazakhstan) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$6,275 (1,844,298 KZT) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$3,925 (1,153,744 KZT) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$443 (130,328 KZT) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$3,237 (951,498 KZT) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$2,338 (687,089 KZT) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$295 (86,578 KZT) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$81 (23,769 KZT) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | AU$1,046 (307,475 KZT) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$329 (96,688 KZT) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$21 (6,287 KZT) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$52 (15,369 KZT) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Sydney (Australia) is about the same as in Taraz (Kazakhstan) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$121 (35,433 KZT) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$101 (29,750 KZT) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$179 (52,564 KZT) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$216 (63,516 KZT) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Sydney (Australia) is about the same as in Taraz (Kazakhstan) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$38,759 (11,391,950 KZT) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$2.07 (609 KZT) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | AU$218 (64,143 KZT) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$47 (13,884 KZT) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Sydney (Australia) is about the same as in Taraz (Kazakhstan) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$12 (3,404 KZT) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$14 (3,973 KZT) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$90 (26,355 KZT) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$6 (1,901 KZT) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$5.17 (1,521 KZT) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$7 (1,922 KZT) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$4.06 (1,193 KZT) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.94 (1,158 KZT) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$40 (11,655 KZT) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Sydney (Australia) is about the same as in Taraz (Kazakhstan) | ||||
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Sydney | Taraz | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$66 (19,324 KZT) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | AU$50 (14,625 KZT) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$191 (56,060 KZT) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$136 (40,110 KZT) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$24 (7,007 KZT) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.99 (1,467 KZT) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$10 (2,957 KZT) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$808 (237,607 KZT) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.21 (63 KZT) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$100 (29,342 KZT) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$42 (12,277 KZT) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 11% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 621 prices entered by 99 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2024.
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