Cost of living in Astana, Kazakhstan vs Melbourne, Australia
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| Food | - 66% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 66% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,271 KZT (AU$7) | AU$18 | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,749 KZT (AU$5.22) | AU$12 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 876 KZT (AU$2.61) | AU$5.37 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 324 KZT (AU$0.97) | AU$1.50 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 500 KZT (AU$1.49) | AU$5.60 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 614 KZT (AU$1.83) | AU$4.86 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,422 KZT (AU$4.24) | AU$8 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 518 KZT (AU$1.54) | AU$4.49 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 141 KZT (AU$0.42) | AU$3.12 | - 86% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 314 KZT (AU$0.94) | AU$5.49 | - 83% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,380 KZT (AU$10) | AU$17 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 452 KZT (AU$1.35) | AU$2.82 | - 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 137 KZT (AU$0.41) | AU$2.64 | - 85% | |
| Housing | - 73% | |||
| Housing in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 73% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 235,981 KZT (AU$704) | AU$2,943 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 152,244 KZT (AU$454) | AU$2,147 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 19,412 KZT (AU$58) | AU$249 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 152,020 KZT (AU$454) | AU$1,822 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 101,470 KZT (AU$303) | AU$1,417 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 12,998 KZT (AU$39) | AU$157 | - 75% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,611 KZT (AU$14) | AU$46 | - 70% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 108,625 KZT (AU$324) | AU$374 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 36,399 KZT (AU$109) | AU$212 | - 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,381 KZT (AU$10) | AU$9 | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4,135 KZT (AU$12) | AU$28 | - 56% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 22% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 23,674 KZT (AU$71) | AU$101 | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 15,580 KZT (AU$46) | AU$59 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 36,112 KZT (AU$108) | AU$129 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 37,100 KZT (AU$111) | AU$131 | - 16% | |
| Transportation | - 76% | |||
| Transportation in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 76% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,411,260 KZT (AU$19,127) | AU$27,303 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 166 KZT (AU$0.50) | AU$1.38 | - 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 7,681 KZT (AU$23) | AU$160 | - 86% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 1,761 KZT (AU$5.25) | AU$21 | - 75% | |
| Personal Care | - 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 59% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,227 KZT (AU$3.66) | AU$8 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,311 KZT (AU$7) | AU$19 | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 KZT (AU$15) | AU$61 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,022 KZT (AU$3.05) | AU$7 | - 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 813 KZT (AU$2.42) | AU$4.57 | - 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 890 KZT (AU$2.66) | AU$5.32 | - 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 368 KZT (AU$1.10) | AU$2.66 | - 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 633 KZT (AU$1.89) | AU$3.01 | - 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,130 KZT (AU$12) | AU$34 | - 64% | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 49% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 9,911 KZT (AU$30) | AU$51 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,842 KZT (AU$8) | AU$39 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 11,783 KZT (AU$35) | AU$226 | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 18,843 KZT (AU$56) | AU$80 | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,116 KZT (AU$6) | AU$16 | - 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 957 KZT (AU$2.85) | AU$4.43 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 932 KZT (AU$2.78) | AU$10 | - 72% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 225,906 KZT (AU$674) | AU$634 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 21 KZT (AU$0.06) | AU$0.25 | - 74% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 25,631 KZT (AU$76) | AU$72 | + 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 464 KZT (AU$1.38) | AU$34 | - 96% | |
| TOTAL | - 67% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2021.
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