- Cost of Living
- Australia
- United States
- Sydney
- Cleveland
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Sydney (Australia) and Cleveland (United States)
| Food | 61% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sydney (Australia) is 61% more expensive than in Cleveland (United States) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | AU$17.78 ($17.44) | $12.71 | 37% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | AU$8.44 ($8.28) | $5.47 | 51% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | AU$6.56 ($6.44) | $4.85 | 33% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.96 ($1.93) | $2.26 | 15% |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$4.78 ($4.69) | $2.08 | 125% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$5.84 ($5.72) | $3.25 | 76% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$6.74 ($6.61) | $4.60 | 44% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.28 ($4.19) | $2.75 | 53% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | AU$4.14 ($4.07) | $3.00 | 36% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | AU$4.38 ($4.30) | $1.56 | 175% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$21 ($20) | $11.42 | 76% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | AU$3.58 ($3.51) | $1.98 | 78% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.56 ($2.51) | $1.36 | 85% |
| Housing | 92% | ||
| Housing in Sydney (Australia) is 92% more expensive than in Cleveland (United States) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | AU$2,668 ($2,617) | $1,100 | 138% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$169 ($166) | $159 | 4% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | AU$53 ($52) | $41 | 28% |
| 40” flat screen TV | AU$803 ($787) | $518 | 52% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | AU$183 ($180) | $95 | 89% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$10.83 ($10.62) | $8.71 | 22% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$30 ($30) | $28 | 6% |
| Clothes | 105% | ||
| Clothes in Sydney (Australia) is 105% more expensive than in Cleveland (United States) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | AU$115 ($113) | $44 | 154% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | AU$80 ($78) | $38 | 108% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | AU$148 ($145) | $68 | 115% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | AU$127 ($125) | $89 | 40% |
| Transportation | 88% | ||
| Transportation in Sydney (Australia) is 88% more expensive than in Cleveland (United States) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$34,208 ($33,556) | $21,674 | 55% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.47 ($1.44) | $0.94 | 54% |
| monthly ticket public transport | AU$138 ($136) | $66 | 107% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | AU$25 ($25) | $22 | 13% |
| Personal Care | 40% | ||
| Personal Care in Sydney (Australia) is 40% more expensive than in Cleveland (United States) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | AU$11.76 ($11.54) | $8.57 | 35% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | AU$7.70 ($7.56) | $4.83 | 57% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.54 ($4.46) | $3.50 | 27% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$6.32 ($6.20) | $4.43 | 40% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.94 ($3.86) | $2.74 | 41% |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.88 ($3.81) | $2.96 | 29% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$28 ($28) | $15.88 | 75% |
| Entertainment | 21% | ||
| Entertainment in Sydney (Australia) is 21% more expensive than in Cleveland (United States) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$49 ($48) | $36 | 31% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$35 ($35) | $18.67 | 86% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$219 ($215) | $121 | 77% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | AU$123 ($121) | $83 | 45% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$16.28 ($15.97) | $8.67 | 84% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | AU$3.80 ($3.73) | $3.94 | 5% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | AU$5.97 ($5.86) | $4.33 | 35% |
| iPod nano 16GB | AU$168 ($164) | $146 | 12% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.70 ($0.69) | $1.12 | 39% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | AU$90 ($88) | $53 | 66% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | AU$16.89 ($16.57) | $6.14 | 170% |
| TOTAL | 68% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 8,496 prices entered by 737 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2013.
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Cost of living in Sydney (Australia) is 68% more expensive than in Cleveland (United States)
For example, you would need at least $4,201
(AU$4,282)
in Sydney
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
$2,500
in Cleveland.