Cost of living comparison between Sydney (Australia) and Geneva (Switzerland)
| Food | 24% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sydney (Australia) is 24% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | AU$16.09 (CHF 15.06) | CHF 24 | 36% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | AU$7.78 (CHF 7.29) | CHF 13.01 | 44% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | AU$6.10 (CHF 5.71) | CHF 11.28 | 49% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.98 (CHF 1.85) | CHF 1.87 | 1% |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$4.62 (CHF 4.32) | CHF 6 | 28% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$4.63 (CHF 4.34) | CHF 4.81 | 10% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$6.31 (CHF 5.91) | CHF 10.11 | 42% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.30 (CHF 4.03) | CHF 4.56 | 12% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | AU$4.10 (CHF 3.83) | CHF 4.11 | 7% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | AU$3.79 (CHF 3.55) | CHF 2.03 | 75% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$18.32 (CHF 17.15) | CHF 14.83 | 16% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | AU$3.33 (CHF 3.12) | CHF 2.86 | 9% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.93 (CHF 2.74) | CHF 2.94 | 7% |
| Housing | 17% | ||
| Housing in Sydney (Australia) is 17% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | AU$2,536 (CHF 2,374) | CHF 3,004 | 21% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$154 (CHF 144) | CHF 119 | 21% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | AU$47 (CHF 44) | CHF 60 | 27% |
| 40” flat screen TV | AU$833 (CHF 780) | CHF 765 | 2% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | AU$168 (CHF 158) | CHF 184 | 14% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$8.29 (CHF 7.76) | CHF 9.88 | 21% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$33 (CHF 30) | CHF 25 | 22% |
| Clothes | 6% | ||
| Clothes in Sydney (Australia) is 6% more expensive than in Geneva (Switzerland) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | AU$118 (CHF 110) | CHF 133 | 17% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | AU$72 (CHF 67) | CHF 55 | 22% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | AU$144 (CHF 134) | CHF 118 | 14% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | AU$129 (CHF 121) | CHF 138 | 12% |
| Transportation | 22% | ||
| Transportation in Sydney (Australia) is 22% more expensive than in Geneva (Switzerland) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$30,444 (CHF 28,499) | CHF 32,829 | 13% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.46 (CHF 1.36) | CHF 1.83 | 25% |
| monthly ticket public transport | AU$115 (CHF 108) | CHF 70 | 55% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | AU$25 (CHF 23) | - | - |
| Personal Care | 16% | ||
| Personal Care in Sydney (Australia) is 16% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | AU$15.24 (CHF 14.27) | CHF 15.33 | 7% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | AU$7.50 (CHF 7.02) | CHF 7.56 | 7% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.04 (CHF 3.78) | CHF 5.49 | 31% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$5.97 (CHF 5.59) | CHF 6.07 | 8% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.79 (CHF 3.55) | CHF 3.95 | 10% |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.84 (CHF 3.59) | CHF 3.40 | 6% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$24 (CHF 23) | CHF 44 | 48% |
| Entertainment | 13% | ||
| Entertainment in Sydney (Australia) is 13% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$42 (CHF 39) | CHF 64 | 39% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$33 (CHF 31) | CHF 35 | 10% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$180 (CHF 169) | CHF 183 | 8% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | AU$113 (CHF 105) | CHF 114 | 7% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$15.48 (CHF 14.49) | CHF 16.53 | 12% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | AU$3.81 (CHF 3.57) | CHF 4.96 | 28% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | AU$5.64 (CHF 5.28) | CHF 7.34 | 28% |
| iPod nano 8GB (6th generation) | AU$174 (CHF 162) | CHF 173 | 6% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.77 (CHF 0.72) | CHF 0.65 | 12% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | AU$86 (CHF 81) | CHF 139 | 42% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | AU$16.46 (CHF 15.41) | CHF 7.28 | 112% |
| TOTAL | 11% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 5,273 prices entered by 482 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2012.
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Cost of living in Sydney (Australia) is 11% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
CHF 3,000
in Geneva
you would need to make just about CHF 2,685
(AU$2,868)
in Sydney.