- Cost of Living
- Australia
- Saudi Arabia
- Sydney
- Al Mubarraz
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sydney, Australia compared to Al Mubarraz, Saudi Arabia
Currency:
Food | + 49% | |||
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Food in Sydney (Australia) is 49% more expensive than in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$12 (﷼ 34) | ﷼ 48 | - 29% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | AU$7 (﷼ 21) | ﷼ 30 | - 32% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$7 (﷼ 20) | ﷼ 8 | + 146% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$2.08 (﷼ 5.91) | ﷼ 4.00 | + 48% | |
12 eggs, large | AU$5.95 (﷼ 17) | ﷼ 7 | + 141% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$5.56 (﷼ 16) | ﷼ 10 | + 58% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$3.49 (﷼ 10) | ﷼ 20 | - 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.33 (﷼ 12) | ﷼ 7 | + 76% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.39 (﷼ 10) | ﷼ 5.00 | + 92% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$3.57 (﷼ 10) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$20 (﷼ 56) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | AU$3.35 (﷼ 10) | ﷼ 5.00 | + 90% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$3.09 (﷼ 9) | ﷼ 1.00 | + 776% | |
Housing | + 122% | |||
Housing in Sydney (Australia) is 122% more expensive than in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | AU$2,653 (﷼ 7,529) | ﷼ 4,500 | + 67% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | AU$2,713 (﷼ 7,701) | ﷼ 2,000 | + 285% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$274 (﷼ 777) | ﷼ 300 | + 159% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | AU$2,714 (﷼ 7,702) | ﷼ 3,000 | + 157% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | AU$1,812 (﷼ 5,142) | ﷼ 1,500 | + 243% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | AU$171 (﷼ 486) | ﷼ 300 | + 62% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | AU$41 (﷼ 116) | ﷼ 100 | + 16% | |
40” flat screen TV | AU$661 (﷼ 1,877) | ﷼ 2,000 | - 6% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$200 (﷼ 568) | ﷼ 300 | + 89% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$11 (﷼ 31) | ﷼ 80 | - 62% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$35 (﷼ 98) | ﷼ 10 | + 881% | |
Clothes | + 103% | |||
Clothes in Sydney (Australia) is 103% more expensive than in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | AU$110 (﷼ 313) | ﷼ 150 | + 108% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | AU$79 (﷼ 225) | ﷼ 100 | + 125% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$155 (﷼ 440) | ﷼ 400 | + 10% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$179 (﷼ 507) | ﷼ 150 | + 238% | |
Transportation | - 49% | |||
Transportation in Sydney (Australia) is 49% cheaper than in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$27,226 (﷼ 77,267) | ﷼ 80,000 | - 3% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.27 (﷼ 3.61) | ﷼ 0.50 | + 621% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | AU$121 (﷼ 344) | ﷼ 900 | - 62% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$24 (﷼ 67) | ﷼ 22 | + 207% | |
Personal Care | + 50% | |||
Personal Care in Sydney (Australia) is 50% more expensive than in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$8 (﷼ 24) | ﷼ 10 | + 136% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$15 (﷼ 43) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | AU$76 (﷼ 216) | ﷼ 100 | + 116% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | AU$7 (﷼ 20) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$5.98 (﷼ 17) | ﷼ 19 | - 10% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$8 (﷼ 22) | ﷼ 20 | + 10% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.35 (﷼ 10) | ﷼ 8 | + 19% | |
Tube of toothpaste | AU$4.08 (﷼ 12) | ﷼ 7 | + 65% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$36 (﷼ 102) | ﷼ 10 | + 918% | |
Entertainment | + 12% | |||
Entertainment in Sydney (Australia) is 12% more expensive than in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$54 (﷼ 153) | ﷼ 100 | + 53% | |
2 tickets to the movies | AU$40 (﷼ 112) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$201 (﷼ 571) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$79 (﷼ 224) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$18 (﷼ 51) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.29 (﷼ 12) | ﷼ 14 | - 13% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$5.50 (﷼ 16) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | AU$717 (﷼ 2,036) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.30 (﷼ 0.84) | ﷼ 0.40 | + 110% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$111 (﷼ 315) | ﷼ 150 | + 110% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | AU$13 (﷼ 36) | ﷼ 100 | - 64% | |
TOTAL | + 9% |

These prices were last updated on April 27, 2018.
Exchange rate:
2.838
SAR
/
AUD
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For example, you would need at least ﷼ 15,304
(AU$5,392)
in Sydney
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
﷼ 14,000
in Al Mubarraz.
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