Cost of living in Darwin, Australia vs Abbotsford, Canada
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Food | + 11% | |||
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Food in Darwin (Australia) is 11% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$17 (C$17) | C$20 | - 18% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$13 (C$12) | C$10 | + 23% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$5.53 (C$5.43) | C$5.78 | - 6% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.24 (C$1.22) | C$1.98 | - 38% | |
12 eggs, large | AU$5.83 (C$5.73) | C$4.18 | + 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$4.88 (C$4.79) | C$3.04 | + 58% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$8 (C$8) | C$10 | - 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.49 (C$4.41) | C$4.24 | + 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.87 (C$3.80) | C$3.76 | + 1% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$4.44 (C$4.36) | C$3.41 | + 28% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$19 (C$19) | C$19 | - 3% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | AU$4.07 (C$3.99) | C$2.48 | + 61% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.76 (C$2.71) | C$1.93 | + 40% | |
Housing | + 40% | |||
Housing in Darwin (Australia) is 40% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$2,560 (C$2,515) | C$2,136 | + 18% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$1,691 (C$1,662) | C$1,241 | + 34% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$302 (C$297) | C$133 | + 122% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$1,946 (C$1,911) | C$1,120 | + 71% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,441 (C$1,415) | C$806 | + 76% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$202 (C$198) | C$66 | + 199% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$59 (C$58) | C$54 | + 7% | |
40” flat screen tv | AU$677 (C$665) | C$311 | + 113% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$205 (C$202) | C$97 | + 109% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$13 (C$13) | C$10 | + 24% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$28 (C$28) | C$25 | + 10% | |
Clothes | + 75% | |||
Clothes in Darwin (Australia) is 75% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$126 (C$123) | C$60 | + 104% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$73 (C$71) | C$39 | + 82% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$141 (C$139) | C$98 | + 42% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$154 (C$152) | C$117 | + 29% | |
Transportation | + 13% | |||
Transportation in Darwin (Australia) is 13% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$31,135 (C$30,585) | C$22,935 | + 33% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.46 (C$1.43) | C$1.39 | + 3% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | AU$74 (C$73) | C$67 | + 9% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$21 (C$20) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 17% | |||
Personal Care in Darwin (Australia) is 17% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$11 (C$11) | C$8 | + 33% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$19 (C$19) | C$22 | - 15% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$73 (C$71) | C$77 | - 7% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$7 (C$7) | C$6 | + 9% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$5.52 (C$5.42) | C$3.85 | + 41% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$9 (C$9) | C$4.28 | + 108% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.47 (C$3.41) | C$3.11 | + 10% | |
Tube of toothpaste | AU$4.03 (C$3.96) | C$2.46 | + 61% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$27 (C$27) | C$20 | + 33% | |
Entertainment | + 25% | |||
Entertainment in Darwin (Australia) is 25% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$69 (C$68) | C$52 | + 30% | |
2 tickets to the movies | AU$38 (C$38) | C$26 | + 44% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$133 (C$130) | C$117 | + 11% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$102 (C$100) | C$96 | + 4% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$14 (C$14) | C$9 | + 51% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$5.00 (C$4.91) | C$5.42 | - 9% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$8 (C$8) | C$7 | + 15% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$603 (C$592) | C$647 | - 9% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.78 (C$0.77) | C$0.83 | - 7% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$88 (C$86) | C$35 | + 143% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$32 (C$31) | C$11 | + 183% | |
TOTAL | + 25% |

These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
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Cost of living in Darwin (Australia) is 25% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$8,497 (AU$8,650) in Darwin to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$6,800 in Abbotsford.
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