Cost of living in Nukus, Uzbekistan vs Melbourne, Australia
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Food | - 72% | |||
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Food in Nukus (Uzbekistan) is 72% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 35,000 сўм (AU$4.39) | AU$18 | - 75% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 50,000 сўм (AU$6) | AU$12 | - 47% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 18,538 сўм (AU$2.33) | AU$5.37 | - 57% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5,462 сўм (AU$0.69) | AU$1.48 | - 54% | |
12 eggs, large | 15,046 сўм (AU$1.89) | AU$5.27 | - 64% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,500 сўм (AU$0.31) | AU$4.82 | - 93% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15,000 сўм (AU$1.88) | AU$7 | - 71% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5,462 сўм (AU$0.69) | AU$4.57 | - 85% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4,000 сўм (AU$0.50) | AU$3.20 | - 84% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 10,000 сўм (AU$1.26) | AU$5.54 | - 77% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 30,000 сўм (AU$3.77) | AU$17 | - 78% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 13,615 сўм (AU$1.71) | AU$2.82 | - 39% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,500 сўм (AU$0.19) | AU$2.68 | - 93% | |
Housing | - 80% | |||
Housing in Nukus (Uzbekistan) is 80% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,500,000 сўм (AU$314) | AU$2,943 | - 89% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,500,000 сўм (AU$188) | AU$2,147 | - 91% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,000,000 сўм (AU$126) | AU$249 | - 50% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,000,000 сўм (AU$251) | AU$1,822 | - 86% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,200,000 сўм (AU$151) | AU$1,417 | - 89% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 800,000 сўм (AU$100) | AU$159 | - 37% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 149,228 сўм (AU$19) | AU$46 | - 60% | |
40” flat screen tv | 2,500,000 сўм (AU$314) | AU$374 | - 16% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 700,000 сўм (AU$88) | AU$212 | - 58% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30,000 сўм (AU$3.77) | AU$12 | - 68% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50,000 сўм (AU$6) | AU$28 | - 77% | |
Clothes | - 71% | |||
Clothes in Nukus (Uzbekistan) is 71% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 40,000 сўм (AU$5.02) | AU$101 | - 95% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 176,160 сўм (AU$22) | AU$59 | - 63% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 607,723 сўм (AU$76) | AU$129 | - 41% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 100,000 сўм (AU$13) | AU$131 | - 90% | |
Transportation | - 82% | |||
Transportation in Nukus (Uzbekistan) is 82% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 70,000,000 сўм (AU$8,785) | AU$27,303 | - 68% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6,000 сўм (AU$0.75) | AU$1.38 | - 45% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 95,384 сўм (AU$12) | AU$160 | - 93% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | AU$21 | - | |
Personal Care | - 22% | |||
Personal Care in Nukus (Uzbekistan) is 22% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 50,000 сўм (AU$6) | AU$8 | - 19% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 20,000 сўм (AU$2.51) | AU$19 | - 87% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | AU$61 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20,000 сўм (AU$2.51) | AU$7 | - 63% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 62,500 сўм (AU$8) | AU$4.57 | + 72% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 25,000 сўм (AU$3.14) | AU$5.32 | - 41% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 6,538 сўм (AU$0.82) | AU$2.66 | - 69% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 5,000 сўм (AU$0.63) | AU$3.01 | - 79% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | AU$34 | - | |
Entertainment | - 58% | |||
Entertainment in Nukus (Uzbekistan) is 58% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 70,000 сўм (AU$9) | AU$51 | - 83% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 100,000 сўм (AU$13) | AU$39 | - 68% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | AU$226 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 311,548 сўм (AU$39) | AU$80 | - 51% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 25,000 сўм (AU$3.14) | AU$16 | - 80% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 25,000 сўм (AU$3.14) | AU$4.43 | - 29% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 30,000 сўм (AU$3.77) | AU$10 | - 62% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,000,000 сўм (AU$502) | AU$634 | - 21% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | AU$0.25 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 200,000 сўм (AU$25) | AU$72 | - 65% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20,000 сўм (AU$2.51) | AU$34 | - 93% | |
TOTAL | - 73% |

These prices were last updated on April 10, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$9,500 in Melbourne you would need to make just about AU$2,521 (20,090,746 сўм) in Nukus.
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