Cost of living in Sydney, Australia vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sydney (Australia) is 5% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$16 (C$14) | C$20 | - 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$11 (C$10) | C$10 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$6 (C$5.47) | C$5.84 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.30 (C$1.14) | C$1.98 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.54 (C$4.85) | C$4.48 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$4.82 (C$4.22) | C$3.04 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$8 (C$7) | C$10 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.28 (C$3.75) | C$4.24 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.30 (C$2.89) | C$3.76 | - 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.76 (C$5.04) | C$3.41 | + 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$18 (C$16) | C$19 | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$2.78 (C$2.43) | C$2.48 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.33 (C$2.04) | C$1.93 | + 6% | |
| Housing | + 57% | |||
| Housing in Sydney (Australia) is 57% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$3,406 (C$2,981) | C$2,136 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$2,668 (C$2,336) | C$1,241 | + 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$181 (C$158) | C$133 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$2,638 (C$2,309) | C$1,120 | + 106% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,959 (C$1,715) | C$806 | + 113% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$272 (C$238) | C$66 | + 258% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$61 (C$54) | C$54 | - 0% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$481 (C$421) | C$311 | + 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$196 (C$171) | C$97 | + 77% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$14 (C$12) | C$10 | + 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$33 (C$29) | C$25 | + 15% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Sydney (Australia) is 27% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$99 (C$86) | C$60 | + 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$58 (C$50) | C$39 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$143 (C$125) | C$98 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$123 (C$108) | C$117 | - 8% | |
| Transportation | + 72% | |||
| Transportation in Sydney (Australia) is 72% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$25,848 (C$22,626) | C$22,935 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.51 (C$1.32) | C$1.42 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$174 (C$152) | C$67 | + 128% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$53 (C$47) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Sydney (Australia) is 6% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$9 (C$8) | C$8 | + 0% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$13 (C$11) | C$22 | - 49% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$62 (C$54) | C$77 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$8 (C$7) | C$6 | + 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$5.41 (C$4.74) | C$3.85 | + 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$5.57 (C$4.87) | C$4.28 | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.39 (C$2.97) | C$3.11 | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.96 (C$3.46) | C$2.46 | + 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$30 (C$27) | C$20 | + 34% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Sydney (Australia) is 8% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$53 (C$46) | C$52 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$39 (C$34) | C$26 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$195 (C$170) | C$117 | + 45% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$107 (C$94) | C$96 | - 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$18 (C$16) | C$9 | + 73% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.55 (C$3.99) | C$5.42 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$9 (C$7) | C$7 | + 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$724 (C$634) | C$647 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.28 (C$0.25) | C$0.83 | - 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$81 (C$71) | C$35 | + 100% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$35 (C$30) | C$11 | + 176% | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,609 prices entered by 273 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 23, 2020.
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