- Cost of Living
- Australia
- Canada
- Sydney
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sydney, Australia compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sydney (Australia) is 21% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$12 (C$12) | C$14 | - 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | AU$7 (C$7) | C$8 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$6 (C$6) | C$6 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$2.08 (C$2.07) | C$2.38 | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$6 (C$6) | C$4.08 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$5.91 (C$5.87) | C$2.62 | + 124% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$3.49 (C$3.47) | C$10 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.64 (C$4.61) | C$3.73 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.56 (C$3.54) | C$2.90 | + 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$3.57 (C$3.55) | C$2.89 | + 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$18 (C$18) | C$16 | + 14% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | AU$3.29 (C$3.27) | C$2.31 | + 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$3.09 (C$3.07) | C$1.76 | + 74% | |
| Housing | + 124% | |||
| Housing in Sydney (Australia) is 124% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | AU$2,653 (C$2,637) | C$1,186 | + 122% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | AU$2,806 (C$2,789) | C$982 | + 184% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$310 (C$309) | C$117 | + 165% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | AU$2,638 (C$2,622) | C$919 | + 185% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | AU$1,856 (C$1,845) | C$695 | + 165% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | AU$312 (C$310) | C$64 | + 383% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | AU$41 (C$41) | C$39 | + 4% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | AU$748 (C$744) | C$392 | + 90% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$253 (C$251) | C$111 | + 127% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$15 (C$15) | C$10 | + 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$30 (C$30) | C$26 | + 13% | |
| Clothes | + 78% | |||
| Clothes in Sydney (Australia) is 78% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | AU$103 (C$102) | C$61 | + 69% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | AU$76 (C$75) | C$41 | + 85% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$149 (C$148) | C$95 | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$165 (C$164) | C$87 | + 90% | |
| Transportation | + 84% | |||
| Transportation in Sydney (Australia) is 84% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$28,167 (C$27,997) | C$22,684 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.27 (C$1.26) | C$1.19 | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$121 (C$121) | C$47 | + 154% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$24 (C$23) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Sydney (Australia) is 7% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$9 (C$9) | C$8 | + 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$13 (C$13) | C$20 | - 35% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | AU$67 (C$67) | C$85 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | AU$7 (C$7) | C$7 | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$6 (C$5.97) | C$3.90 | + 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$5.99 (C$5.96) | C$3.90 | + 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.75 (C$3.73) | C$3.21 | + 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.86 (C$3.84) | C$2.46 | + 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$28 (C$28) | C$19 | + 48% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Sydney (Australia) is 39% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$50 (C$50) | C$43 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$41 (C$41) | C$27 | + 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$244 (C$242) | C$84 | + 190% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$79 (C$79) | C$93 | - 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$18 (C$17) | C$9 | + 93% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.18 (C$4.16) | C$5.44 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$5.50 (C$5.46) | C$5.57 | - 2% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | AU$332 (C$330) | C$141 | + 134% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.30 (C$0.29) | C$2.00 | - 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$89 (C$88) | C$34 | + 160% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | AU$13 (C$12) | C$10 | + 24% | |
| TOTAL | + 38% | |||
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These prices were last updated on July 22, 2017.
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Cost of living in Sydney (Australia) is 38% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$4,964
(AU$4,994)
in Sydney
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,600
in Abbotsford.
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