- Cost of Living
- Australia
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- Darwin
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Darwin, Australia compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Darwin (Australia) is 41% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$17 (C$17) | C$14 | + 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | AU$11 (C$11) | C$8 | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$6 (C$6) | C$6 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.22 (C$1.22) | C$2.38 | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$7 (C$7) | C$4.26 | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$7 (C$7) | C$2.62 | + 165% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$8 (C$8) | C$9 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$5.25 (C$5.25) | C$3.73 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$4.21 (C$4.21) | C$2.90 | + 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$3.54 (C$3.55) | C$2.89 | + 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$23 (C$23) | C$16 | + 48% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | AU$4.19 (C$4.20) | C$2.31 | + 82% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.94 (C$2.95) | C$1.76 | + 67% | |
| Housing | + 111% | |||
| Housing in Darwin (Australia) is 111% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | AU$2,601 (C$2,604) | C$1,186 | + 120% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | AU$2,199 (C$2,202) | C$982 | + 124% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$208 (C$208) | C$117 | + 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | AU$2,516 (C$2,519) | C$919 | + 174% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | AU$1,608 (C$1,610) | C$695 | + 132% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | AU$292 (C$293) | C$64 | + 355% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | AU$53 (C$53) | C$39 | + 35% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | AU$757 (C$758) | C$392 | + 93% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$223 (C$223) | C$111 | + 102% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$16 (C$16) | C$10 | + 64% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$31 (C$31) | C$26 | + 19% | |
| Clothes | + 55% | |||
| Clothes in Darwin (Australia) is 55% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | AU$125 (C$126) | C$61 | + 107% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | AU$55 (C$55) | C$41 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$147 (C$147) | C$95 | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$139 (C$140) | C$87 | + 61% | |
| Transportation | + 36% | |||
| Transportation in Darwin (Australia) is 36% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$32,216 (C$32,251) | C$22,684 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.37 (C$1.37) | C$1.19 | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$69 (C$69) | C$47 | + 45% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$18 (C$18) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Darwin (Australia) is 8% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$14 (C$14) | C$8 | + 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$8 (C$8) | C$20 | - 60% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | AU$73 (C$73) | C$85 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | AU$8 (C$8) | C$7 | + 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$7 (C$7) | C$3.90 | + 81% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$5.28 (C$5.29) | C$3.90 | + 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$2.92 (C$2.92) | C$3.21 | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$4.10 (C$4.11) | C$2.46 | + 67% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$25 (C$25) | C$19 | + 33% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Darwin (Australia) is 4% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$60 (C$61) | C$44 | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$36 (C$36) | C$26 | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$128 (C$128) | C$84 | + 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$122 (C$122) | C$90 | + 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$14 (C$14) | C$9 | + 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$5.16 (C$5.16) | C$5.98 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$6 (C$6) | C$5.61 | + 10% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | AU$170 (C$170) | C$141 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$1.19 (C$1.19) | C$2.00 | - 41% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$91 (C$91) | C$34 | + 168% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | AU$25 (C$25) | C$10 | + 147% | |
| TOTAL | + 41% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 139 prices entered by 22 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 16, 2017.
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Cost of living in Darwin (Australia) is 41% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$4,799
(AU$4,794)
in Darwin
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,400
in Abbotsford.
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