Cost of living in Darwin (Australia) is 24% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Darwin (Australia) is 7% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Darwin | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$19 (C$17) | C$23 | - 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$13 (C$12) | C$13 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$6 (C$5.34) | C$6 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.57 (C$1.39) | C$2.41 | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$7 (C$6.00) | C$4.70 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$4.68 (C$4.14) | C$3.95 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$8 (C$7) | C$11 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.50 (C$3.98) | C$4.85 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.70 (C$3.28) | C$3.95 | - 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.28 (C$4.67) | C$3.50 | + 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$20 (C$18) | C$20 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$3.76 (C$3.33) | C$2.68 | + 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.69 (C$2.38) | C$2.16 | + 10% | |
| Housing | + 21% | |||
| Housing in Darwin (Australia) is 21% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Darwin | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$2,676 (C$2,369) | C$2,300 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$1,821 (C$1,612) | C$1,599 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$355 (C$314) | C$120 | + 162% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$1,970 (C$1,744) | C$1,347 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,524 (C$1,349) | C$985 | + 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$318 (C$282) | C$69 | + 310% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$61 (C$54) | C$60 | - 10% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$690 (C$611) | C$311 | + 96% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$211 (C$187) | C$140 | + 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$11 (C$10) | C$10 | - 0% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$35 (C$31) | C$26 | + 19% | |
| Clothes | + 73% | |||
| Clothes in Darwin (Australia) is 73% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Darwin | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$143 (C$126) | C$70 | + 82% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$95 (C$84) | C$41 | + 105% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$144 (C$127) | C$105 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$161 (C$142) | C$120 | + 18% | |
| Transportation | + 30% | |||
| Transportation in Darwin (Australia) is 30% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Darwin | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$31,170 (C$27,585) | C$24,609 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$3.17 (C$2.80) | C$1.69 | + 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$87 (C$77) | C$60 | + 29% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$21 (C$18) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Darwin (Australia) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Darwin | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$10 (C$9) | C$8 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$18 (C$16) | C$22 | - 29% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$76 (C$67) | C$77 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$8 (C$7) | C$6 | + 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$5.17 (C$4.57) | C$4.17 | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$8 (C$7) | C$4.59 | + 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.44 (C$3.05) | C$3.11 | - 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.94 (C$3.49) | C$3.02 | + 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$31 (C$27) | C$22 | + 23% | |
| Entertainment | + 64% | |||
| Entertainment in Darwin (Australia) is 64% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Darwin | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$59 (C$52) | C$61 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$40 (C$35) | C$27 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$162 (C$143) | C$118 | + 21% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$104 (C$92) | C$97 | - 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$17 (C$15) | C$12 | + 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$5.40 (C$4.78) | C$4.71 | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$9 (C$8) | C$7 | + 10% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$542 (C$480) | C$647 | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$1.18 (C$1.04) | C$0.24 | + 329% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$77 (C$68) | C$38 | + 79% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$36 (C$32) | C$13 | + 152% | |
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TOTAL | + 24% | ||
These prices were last updated on April 17, 2025.
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