Cost of living comparison between Indianapolis (United States) and Sydney (Australia)
| Food | 41% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Indianapolis (United States) is 41% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | $11.11 (AU$10.38) | AU$15.71 | 34% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $5.30 (AU$4.95) | AU$7.69 | 36% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | $3.76 (AU$3.51) | AU$6.00 | 41% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.27 (AU$2.12) | AU$2.06 | 3% |
| 12 eggs, large | $1.73 (AU$1.62) | AU$4.66 | 65% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.82 (AU$3.57) | AU$4.99 | 29% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.31 (AU$4.03) | AU$6.03 | 33% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.56 (AU$3.32) | AU$4.34 | 23% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | $4.06 (AU$3.79) | AU$4.49 | 16% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | $1.50 (AU$1.40) | AU$3.74 | 62% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14.00 (AU$13.07) | AU$18.09 | 28% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.76 (AU$1.64) | AU$3.27 | 50% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.31 (AU$1.22) | AU$2.91 | 58% |
| Housing | 52% | ||
| Housing in Indianapolis (United States) is 52% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | $942 (AU$880) | AU$2,405 | 63% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $187 (AU$175) | AU$165 | 6% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | $42 (AU$39) | AU$48 | 18% |
| 40” flat screen TV | $592 (AU$553) | AU$875 | 37% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | $279 (AU$261) | AU$166 | 57% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7.99 (AU$7.46) | AU$8.50 | 12% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $20 (AU$18.95) | AU$28 | 33% |
| Clothes | 61% | ||
| Clothes in Indianapolis (United States) is 61% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | $38 (AU$35) | AU$120 | 71% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | $31 (AU$29) | AU$74 | 61% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | $62 (AU$58) | AU$142 | 59% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | $68 (AU$64) | AU$130 | 51% |
| Transportation | 10% | ||
| Transportation in Indianapolis (United States) is 10% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,590 (AU$20,165) | AU$29,646 | 32% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.85 (AU$1.73) | AU$1.44 | 20% |
| monthly ticket public transport | $52 (AU$48) | AU$120 | 60% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | - | AU$25 | - |
| Personal Care | 28% | ||
| Personal Care in Indianapolis (United States) is 28% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | $9.71 (AU$9.07) | AU$14.55 | 38% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6.05 (AU$5.65) | AU$6.44 | 12% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.19 (AU$2.98) | AU$4.23 | 29% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $8.53 (AU$7.96) | AU$5.61 | 42% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.08 (AU$2.88) | AU$3.70 | 22% |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.83 (AU$2.64) | AU$3.73 | 29% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $16.70 (AU$15.60) | AU$25 | 36% |
| Entertainment | 48% | ||
| Entertainment in Indianapolis (United States) is 48% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $31 (AU$29) | AU$44 | 34% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $19.21 (AU$17.94) | AU$33 | 46% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $107 (AU$100) | AU$154 | 35% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | $71 (AU$67) | AU$107 | 38% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7.04 (AU$6.58) | AU$15.58 | 58% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | $4.04 (AU$3.77) | AU$3.87 | 3% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | $3.85 (AU$3.59) | AU$5.34 | 33% |
| iPod nano 8GB (6th generation) | $136 (AU$127) | AU$183 | 31% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.24 (AU$0.22) | AU$0.89 | 75% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | $45 (AU$42) | AU$88 | 52% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | $5.21 (AU$4.86) | AU$16.36 | 70% |
| TOTAL | 43% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,185 prices entered by 407 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 22, 2012.
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Cost of living in Indianapolis (United States) is 43% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
AU$3,000
in Sydney
you would need to make just about AU$1,720
($1,842)
in Indianapolis.