- Cost of Living
- Australia
- Canada
- Sydney
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sydney, Australia compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sydney (Australia) is 23% 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 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$7 (C$6) | C$5.67 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$2.08 (C$2.05) | C$2.40 | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$6 (C$6) | C$4.13 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$5.88 (C$5.78) | C$2.54 | + 127% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$3.49 (C$3.43) | C$9 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.47 (C$4.40) | C$3.55 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.55 (C$3.49) | C$3.02 | + 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$3.57 (C$3.52) | C$2.26 | + 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$18 (C$18) | C$15 | + 23% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | AU$3.29 (C$3.24) | C$2.18 | + 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$3.09 (C$3.04) | C$1.87 | + 63% | |
| Housing | + 121% | |||
| Housing in Sydney (Australia) is 121% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | AU$2,653 (C$2,610) | C$1,186 | + 120% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | AU$2,783 (C$2,737) | C$982 | + 179% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$225 (C$222) | C$104 | + 113% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | AU$2,668 (C$2,625) | C$919 | + 185% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | AU$1,835 (C$1,805) | C$695 | + 160% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | AU$238 (C$234) | C$64 | + 265% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | AU$41 (C$40) | C$39 | + 3% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | AU$733 (C$721) | C$393 | + 84% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$218 (C$214) | C$111 | + 94% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$15 (C$15) | C$10 | + 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$34 (C$33) | C$25 | + 34% | |
| Clothes | + 76% | |||
| Clothes in Sydney (Australia) is 76% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | AU$101 (C$100) | C$61 | + 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | AU$74 (C$73) | C$41 | + 80% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$156 (C$154) | C$95 | + 61% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$173 (C$170) | C$87 | + 96% | |
| Transportation | + 79% | |||
| Transportation in Sydney (Australia) is 79% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$28,234 (C$27,774) | C$23,851 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.27 (C$1.25) | C$1.19 | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$121 (C$119) | C$47 | + 151% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$26 (C$26) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Sydney (Australia) is 6% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$8 (C$8) | C$7 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$12 (C$12) | C$20 | - 41% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | AU$67 (C$66) | C$85 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | AU$6 (C$6) | C$6 | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$5.96 (C$5.87) | C$2.88 | + 104% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$7 (C$7) | C$3.82 | + 73% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.67 (C$3.61) | C$3.16 | + 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.92 (C$3.86) | C$2.53 | + 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$32 (C$31) | C$19 | + 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Sydney (Australia) is 17% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$49 (C$49) | C$45 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$41 (C$40) | C$26 | + 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$231 (C$227) | C$84 | + 172% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$79 (C$78) | C$89 | - 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$18 (C$17) | C$9 | + 100% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.18 (C$4.11) | C$5.72 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$5.50 (C$5.41) | C$5.43 | - 0% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | AU$731 (C$719) | C$850 | - 15% | |
| 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$89 (C$88) | C$34 | + 155% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | AU$13 (C$12) | C$10 | + 23% | |
| TOTAL | + 49% | |||
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These prices were last updated on September 22, 2017.
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Cost of living in Sydney (Australia) is 49% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$5,363
(AU$5,452)
in Sydney
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,600
in Abbotsford.
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