- Cost of Living
- Australia
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- Wollongong
- Abbotsford
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Cost of living in Wollongong, Australia compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Wollongong (Australia) is 8% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$15 (C$15) | C$15 | - 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | AU$11 (C$10) | C$9 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$5.44 (C$5.34) | C$5.69 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.11 (C$1.09) | C$2.05 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$4.94 (C$4.84) | C$4.81 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$5.59 (C$5.48) | C$2.90 | + 89% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$7 (C$7) | C$10 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$3.88 (C$3.81) | C$4.00 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.44 (C$3.37) | C$3.34 | + 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$4.30 (C$4.21) | C$3.36 | + 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$16 (C$16) | C$16 | + 1% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | AU$3.34 (C$3.28) | C$2.41 | + 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.07 (C$2.02) | C$2.01 | + 1% | |
| Housing | + 49% | |||
| Housing in Wollongong (Australia) is 49% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | AU$2,178 (C$2,135) | C$1,651 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | AU$1,615 (C$1,583) | C$1,142 | + 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$246 (C$241) | C$102 | + 135% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | AU$1,998 (C$1,958) | C$1,038 | + 89% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | AU$1,253 (C$1,228) | C$779 | + 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | AU$199 (C$195) | C$66 | + 193% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | AU$44 (C$43) | C$39 | + 10% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | AU$707 (C$693) | C$351 | + 97% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$204 (C$200) | C$86 | + 132% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$10 (C$10) | C$9 | + 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$27 (C$26) | C$22 | + 16% | |
| 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$105) | C$59 | + 76% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | AU$77 (C$75) | C$40 | + 87% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$154 (C$151) | C$93 | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$130 (C$127) | C$92 | + 38% | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Wollongong (Australia) is 9% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$27,571 (C$27,023) | C$22,749 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.32 (C$1.29) | C$1.27 | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$70 (C$68) | C$65 | + 5% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$36 (C$35) | C$31 | + 15% | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Wollongong (Australia) is 4% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$9 (C$8) | C$8 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$25 (C$24) | C$20 | + 21% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | AU$53 (C$52) | C$96 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | AU$6 (C$6) | C$6 | - 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.96 (C$4.86) | C$3.72 | + 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$5.67 (C$5.55) | C$2.83 | + 96% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.49 (C$3.42) | C$3.09 | + 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.44 (C$3.37) | C$2.46 | + 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$27 (C$27) | C$19 | + 39% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Wollongong (Australia) is 1% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$37 (C$36) | C$46 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$30 (C$30) | C$26 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$224 (C$220) | C$101 | + 117% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$101 (C$99) | C$85 | + 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$15 (C$15) | C$8 | + 72% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.17 (C$4.08) | C$5.34 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$5.82 (C$5.70) | C$5.67 | + 1% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | AU$550 (C$539) | C$549 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.65 (C$0.64) | C$1.04 | - 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$57 (C$56) | C$35 | + 58% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | AU$19 (C$18) | C$11 | + 71% | |
| TOTAL | + 18% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 376 prices entered by 22 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2018.
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Cost of living in Wollongong (Australia) is 18% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$6,151
(AU$6,276)
in Wollongong
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$5,200
in Abbotsford.
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