Cost of living in Sydney, Australia vs Taraz, Kazakhstan
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Food | + 130% | |||
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Food in Sydney (Australia) is 130% more expensive than in Taraz (Kazakhstan) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$18 (5,860 KZT) | 4,667 KZT | + 26% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$12 (4,081 KZT) | 2,300 KZT | + 77% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$6 (2,070 KZT) | 438 KZT | + 373% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.51 (502 KZT) | 313 KZT | + 60% | |
12 eggs, large | AU$5.63 (1,871 KZT) | 296 KZT | + 532% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$4.96 (1,649 KZT) | 350 KZT | + 371% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$6 (2,043 KZT) | 600 KZT | + 240% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.81 (1,599 KZT) | 483 KZT | + 231% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.23 (1,074 KZT) | 583 KZT | + 84% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.43 (1,806 KZT) | 210 KZT | + 760% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$18 (5,921 KZT) | 4,850 KZT | + 22% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | AU$2.82 (937 KZT) | 383 KZT | + 144% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.42 (804 KZT) | 300 KZT | + 168% | |
Housing | + 949% | |||
Housing in Sydney (Australia) is 949% more expensive than in Taraz (Kazakhstan) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$4,543 (1,509,611 KZT) | 105,000 KZT | + 1338% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$2,800 (930,336 KZT) | 100,000 KZT | + 830% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$481 (159,762 KZT) | 10,000 KZT | + 1498% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$2,600 (864,048 KZT) | 80,000 KZT | + 980% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,873 (622,531 KZT) | 40,000 KZT | + 1456% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$283 (94,035 KZT) | 6,000 KZT | + 1467% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$70 (23,284 KZT) | 3,000 KZT | + 676% | |
40” flat screen tv | AU$575 (190,922 KZT) | 40,000 KZT | + 377% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$183 (60,882 KZT) | 17,000 KZT | + 258% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$20 (6,511 KZT) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$36 (11,806 KZT) | 1,500 KZT | + 687% | |
Clothes | + 92% | |||
Clothes in Sydney (Australia) is 92% more expensive than in Taraz (Kazakhstan) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$101 (33,584 KZT) | 17,000 KZT | + 98% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$68 (22,709 KZT) | 10,667 KZT | + 113% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$140 (46,565 KZT) | 22,000 KZT | + 112% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$155 (51,636 KZT) | 45,000 KZT | + 15% | |
Transportation | + 670% | |||
Transportation in Sydney (Australia) is 670% more expensive than in Taraz (Kazakhstan) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$29,043 (9,651,145 KZT) | 1,000,000 KZT | + 865% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.42 (472 KZT) | 150 KZT | + 214% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | AU$211 (70,172 KZT) | 6,000 KZT | + 1070% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$25 (8,264 KZT) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 223% | |||
Personal Care in Sydney (Australia) is 223% more expensive than in Taraz (Kazakhstan) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$9 (3,117 KZT) | 1,280 KZT | + 143% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$15 (4,941 KZT) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$63 (21,059 KZT) | 2,000 KZT | + 953% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$7 (2,223 KZT) | 320 KZT | + 595% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.37 (1,454 KZT) | 425 KZT | + 242% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$8 (2,516 KZT) | 780 KZT | + 223% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.73 (1,238 KZT) | 280 KZT | + 342% | |
Tube of toothpaste | AU$4.08 (1,356 KZT) | 530 KZT | + 156% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$24 (8,043 KZT) | 500 KZT | + 1509% | |
Entertainment | + 120% | |||
Entertainment in Sydney (Australia) is 120% more expensive than in Taraz (Kazakhstan) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$50 (16,522 KZT) | 4,000 KZT | + 313% | |
2 tickets to the movies | AU$38 (12,524 KZT) | 1,400 KZT | + 795% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$252 (83,595 KZT) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$97 (32,199 KZT) | 15,000 KZT | + 115% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$18 (5,996 KZT) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.25 (1,411 KZT) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$8 (2,636 KZT) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$739 (245,684 KZT) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.75 (250 KZT) | 9 KZT | + 2677% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$77 (25,506 KZT) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$41 (13,623 KZT) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 355% |

These prices were last updated on April 22, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sydney (Australia) is 355% more expensive than in Taraz (Kazakhstan)
For example, you would need at least 1,464,721 KZT (AU$4,408) in Sydney to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 322,000 KZT in Taraz.
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