- Cost of Living
- Australia
- Canada
- Sydney
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sydney, Australia compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sydney (Australia) is 11% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$12 (C$12) | C$15 | - 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | AU$7 (C$7) | C$9 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$7 (C$7) | C$5.69 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$2.08 (C$2.04) | C$2.17 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.93 (C$5.81) | C$4.84 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$5.55 (C$5.44) | C$2.90 | + 87% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$3.49 (C$3.41) | C$10 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.35 (C$4.26) | C$4.00 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.39 (C$3.32) | C$3.31 | + 0% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$3.57 (C$3.50) | C$3.07 | + 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$20 (C$19) | C$16 | + 23% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | AU$3.36 (C$3.29) | C$2.51 | + 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$3.09 (C$3.02) | C$2.07 | + 46% | |
| Housing | + 90% | |||
| Housing in Sydney (Australia) is 90% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | AU$2,653 (C$2,597) | C$1,576 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | AU$2,711 (C$2,655) | C$1,122 | + 137% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$271 (C$265) | C$109 | + 142% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | AU$2,747 (C$2,689) | C$1,019 | + 164% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | AU$1,807 (C$1,769) | C$774 | + 129% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | AU$168 (C$164) | C$66 | + 147% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | AU$41 (C$40) | C$40 | - 0% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | AU$692 (C$678) | C$377 | + 80% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$202 (C$198) | C$98 | + 101% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$11 (C$11) | C$9 | + 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$34 (C$33) | C$23 | + 42% | |
| Clothes | + 88% | |||
| Clothes in Sydney (Australia) is 88% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | AU$111 (C$109) | C$59 | + 83% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | AU$81 (C$79) | C$40 | + 96% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$152 (C$149) | C$93 | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$180 (C$177) | C$92 | + 91% | |
| Transportation | + 42% | |||
| Transportation in Sydney (Australia) is 42% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$26,598 (C$26,042) | C$22,749 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.27 (C$1.24) | C$1.26 | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$121 (C$119) | C$65 | + 82% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$24 (C$23) | C$31 | - 25% | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Sydney (Australia) is 9% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$8 (C$8) | C$8 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$15 (C$15) | C$20 | - 26% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | AU$76 (C$75) | C$96 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | AU$7 (C$7) | C$6 | + 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$6 (C$5.88) | C$3.72 | + 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$8 (C$7) | C$2.83 | + 164% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.46 (C$3.38) | C$3.09 | + 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$4.11 (C$4.02) | C$2.46 | + 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$35 (C$34) | C$19 | + 78% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Sydney (Australia) is 1% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$54 (C$53) | C$46 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$40 (C$39) | C$26 | + 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$195 (C$190) | C$101 | + 88% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$79 (C$77) | C$87 | - 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$18 (C$17) | C$9 | + 102% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.30 (C$4.21) | C$5.53 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$5.50 (C$5.38) | C$5.67 | - 5% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | AU$717 (C$702) | C$549 | + 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.30 (C$0.29) | C$1.04 | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$112 (C$109) | C$35 | + 211% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | AU$13 (C$12) | C$10 | + 20% | |
| TOTAL | + 39% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 4,955 prices entered by 902 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sydney (Australia) is 39% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$6,794
(AU$6,939)
in Sydney
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$4,900
in Abbotsford.
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