Cost of living in Sydney, Australia vs Abbotsford, Canada
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Food | + 8% | |||
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Food in Sydney (Australia) is 8% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$17 (C$17) | C$20 | - 15% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$13 (C$12) | C$10 | + 24% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$6 (C$5.98) | C$5.78 | + 3% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.49 (C$1.47) | C$1.98 | - 26% | |
12 eggs, large | AU$5.38 (C$5.29) | C$4.18 | + 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$4.96 (C$4.87) | C$3.04 | + 60% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$6 (C$5.93) | C$10 | - 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.74 (C$4.65) | C$4.24 | + 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.31 (C$3.25) | C$3.76 | - 14% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.35 (C$5.25) | C$3.41 | + 54% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$18 (C$17) | C$19 | - 10% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | AU$2.95 (C$2.90) | C$2.48 | + 17% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.34 (C$2.30) | C$1.93 | + 19% | |
Housing | + 106% | |||
Housing in Sydney (Australia) is 106% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$4,525 (C$4,442) | C$2,136 | + 108% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$2,800 (C$2,749) | C$1,241 | + 122% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$481 (C$472) | C$133 | + 254% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$2,647 (C$2,599) | C$1,120 | + 132% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,873 (C$1,839) | C$806 | + 128% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$283 (C$278) | C$66 | + 319% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$70 (C$69) | C$54 | + 27% | |
40” flat screen tv | AU$548 (C$538) | C$311 | + 73% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$183 (C$180) | C$97 | + 86% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$20 (C$19) | C$10 | + 90% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$36 (C$35) | C$25 | + 38% | |
Clothes | + 65% | |||
Clothes in Sydney (Australia) is 65% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$102 (C$101) | C$60 | + 67% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$71 (C$69) | C$39 | + 77% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$144 (C$141) | C$98 | + 45% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$158 (C$155) | C$117 | + 32% | |
Transportation | + 126% | |||
Transportation in Sydney (Australia) is 126% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$28,608 (C$28,087) | C$22,935 | + 22% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.42 (C$1.39) | C$1.39 | + 0% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | AU$211 (C$207) | C$67 | + 210% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$25 (C$24) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 4% | |||
Personal Care in Sydney (Australia) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$9 (C$9) | C$8 | + 11% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$15 (C$15) | C$22 | - 33% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$63 (C$62) | C$77 | - 19% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$7 (C$7) | C$6 | + 11% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.44 (C$4.36) | C$3.85 | + 13% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$8 (C$7) | C$4.28 | + 74% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.83 (C$3.76) | C$3.11 | + 21% | |
Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.90 (C$3.83) | C$2.46 | + 56% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$25 (C$24) | C$20 | + 22% | |
Entertainment | + 26% | |||
Entertainment in Sydney (Australia) is 26% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$50 (C$49) | C$52 | - 6% | |
2 tickets to the movies | AU$37 (C$37) | C$26 | + 41% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$252 (C$247) | C$117 | + 110% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$97 (C$95) | C$96 | - 1% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$18 (C$18) | C$9 | + 90% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.29 (C$4.21) | C$5.42 | - 22% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$8 (C$8) | C$7 | + 21% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$729 (C$716) | C$647 | + 11% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.77 (C$0.76) | C$0.83 | - 9% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$77 (C$76) | C$35 | + 114% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$41 (C$40) | C$11 | + 267% | |
TOTAL | + 66% |

These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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