- Cost of Living
- Australia
- Canada
- Wollongong
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Wollongong, Australia compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Wollongong (Australia) is 24% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$16 (C$15) | C$14 | + 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | AU$10 (C$10) | C$8 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$5.50 (C$5.47) | C$5.67 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.20 (C$1.19) | C$2.40 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.00 (C$4.97) | C$4.13 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$5.79 (C$5.76) | C$2.54 | + 126% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$8 (C$7) | C$9 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.11 (C$4.08) | C$3.55 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.94 (C$3.92) | C$3.02 | + 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$4.61 (C$4.59) | C$2.26 | + 103% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$17 (C$16) | C$15 | + 11% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | AU$3.27 (C$3.25) | C$2.18 | + 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.03 (C$2.02) | C$1.87 | + 8% | |
| Housing | + 69% | |||
| Housing in Wollongong (Australia) is 69% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | AU$2,127 (C$2,115) | C$1,186 | + 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | AU$1,550 (C$1,541) | C$982 | + 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$305 (C$303) | C$104 | + 191% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | AU$1,998 (C$1,987) | C$919 | + 116% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | AU$1,152 (C$1,145) | C$695 | + 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | AU$174 (C$173) | C$64 | + 169% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | AU$43 (C$43) | C$39 | + 10% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | AU$742 (C$738) | C$393 | + 88% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$205 (C$204) | C$111 | + 84% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$7 (C$7) | C$10 | - 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$25 (C$25) | C$25 | - 1% | |
| Clothes | + 76% | |||
| Clothes in Wollongong (Australia) is 76% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | AU$107 (C$106) | C$61 | + 75% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | AU$76 (C$76) | C$41 | + 87% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$150 (C$149) | C$95 | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$134 (C$134) | C$87 | + 54% | |
| Transportation | + 28% | |||
| Transportation in Wollongong (Australia) is 28% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$27,167 (C$27,015) | C$23,851 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.33 (C$1.32) | C$1.19 | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$70 (C$69) | C$47 | + 46% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$36 (C$36) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Wollongong (Australia) is 1% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$9 (C$8) | C$7 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$25 (C$25) | C$20 | + 23% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | AU$45 (C$45) | C$85 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | AU$6 (C$6) | C$6 | + 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$5.14 (C$5.11) | C$2.88 | + 78% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$5.68 (C$5.65) | C$3.82 | + 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.49 (C$3.47) | C$3.16 | + 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.21 (C$3.19) | C$2.53 | + 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$26 (C$26) | C$19 | + 36% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Wollongong (Australia) is 3% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$36 (C$35) | C$45 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$31 (C$30) | C$26 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$224 (C$223) | C$84 | + 167% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$105 (C$104) | C$89 | + 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$14 (C$14) | C$9 | + 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.17 (C$4.14) | C$5.72 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$5.48 (C$5.45) | C$5.43 | + 1% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | AU$205 (C$203) | C$141 | + 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.65 (C$0.65) | C$1.04 | - 38% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$59 (C$58) | C$34 | + 70% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | AU$18 (C$18) | C$10 | + 78% | |
| TOTAL | + 30% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 350 prices entered by 23 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 23, 2017.
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Cost of living in Wollongong (Australia) is 30% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$4,287
(AU$4,311)
in Wollongong
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,300
in Abbotsford.
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