Cost of living in Wollongong (Australia) is 4% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 16% | |||
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| Food in Wollongong (Australia) is 16% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Wollongong | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$17 (C$15) | C$23 | - 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$13 (C$12) | C$13 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$5.29 (C$4.68) | C$6 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.59 (C$1.40) | C$2.41 | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$6 (C$5.66) | C$4.70 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$5.30 (C$4.69) | C$3.95 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$7 (C$5.95) | C$11 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$3.83 (C$3.39) | C$4.85 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.06 (C$2.71) | C$3.95 | - 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$4.13 (C$3.65) | C$3.50 | + 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$19 (C$17) | C$20 | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$3.35 (C$2.96) | C$2.68 | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.23 (C$1.97) | C$2.16 | - 9% | |
| Housing | + 11% | |||
| Housing in Wollongong (Australia) is 11% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Wollongong | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$2,767 (C$2,446) | C$2,300 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$1,868 (C$1,652) | C$1,599 | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$207 (C$183) | C$120 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$1,936 (C$1,712) | C$1,347 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,294 (C$1,144) | C$985 | + 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$251 (C$222) | C$69 | + 223% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$55 (C$49) | C$60 | - 19% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$607 (C$537) | C$311 | + 72% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$202 (C$178) | C$140 | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$10 (C$9) | C$10 | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$28 (C$25) | C$26 | - 4% | |
| Clothes | + 51% | |||
| Clothes in Wollongong (Australia) is 51% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Wollongong | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$115 (C$102) | C$70 | + 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$82 (C$72) | C$41 | + 75% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$165 (C$146) | C$105 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$138 (C$122) | C$120 | + 2% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Wollongong (Australia) is 5% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$26,856 (C$23,748) | C$24,609 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.61 (C$1.42) | C$1.69 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$77 (C$68) | C$60 | + 14% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$37 (C$33) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Wollongong (Australia) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Wollongong | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$7 (C$6) | C$8 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$30 (C$27) | C$22 | + 22% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$66 (C$58) | C$77 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$7 (C$5.97) | C$6 | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.88 (C$4.32) | C$4.17 | + 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$5.71 (C$5.05) | C$4.59 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.52 (C$3.11) | C$3.11 | + 0% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.34 (C$2.95) | C$3.02 | - 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$29 (C$26) | C$22 | + 16% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Wollongong (Australia) is 14% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Wollongong | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$39 (C$34) | C$61 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$32 (C$28) | C$27 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$217 (C$192) | C$118 | + 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$92 (C$81) | C$97 | - 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$16 (C$15) | C$12 | + 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.24 (C$3.74) | C$4.71 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$7 (C$6) | C$7 | - 16% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$573 (C$507) | C$647 | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.65 (C$0.58) | C$0.24 | + 137% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$57 (C$50) | C$38 | + 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$21 (C$19) | C$13 | + 48% | |
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TOTAL | + 4% | ||
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2025.
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