- Cost of Living
- Australia
- Saudi Arabia
- Sydney
- Al Mubarraz
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sydney, Australia compared to Al Mubarraz, Saudi Arabia
Currency:
| Food | + 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sydney (Australia) is 33% more expensive than in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$12 (﷼ 34) | ﷼ 70 | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | AU$7 (﷼ 21) | ﷼ 30 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$6 (﷼ 18) | ﷼ 8 | + 129% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$2.08 (﷼ 5.93) | ﷼ 4.00 | + 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$6 (﷼ 18) | ﷼ 7 | + 159% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$5.83 (﷼ 17) | ﷼ 10 | + 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$3.49 (﷼ 10) | ﷼ 20 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.65 (﷼ 13) | ﷼ 7 | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.58 (﷼ 10) | ﷼ 5.00 | + 104% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$3.57 (﷼ 10) | ﷼ 3.00 | + 239% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$18 (﷼ 52) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | AU$3.36 (﷼ 10) | ﷼ 5.00 | + 91% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$3.09 (﷼ 9) | ﷼ 1.00 | + 779% | |
| Housing | + 130% | |||
| Housing in Sydney (Australia) is 130% more expensive than in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | AU$2,653 (﷼ 7,556) | ﷼ 4,500 | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | AU$2,747 (﷼ 7,823) | ﷼ 2,000 | + 291% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$317 (﷼ 904) | ﷼ 300 | + 201% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | AU$2,603 (﷼ 7,414) | ﷼ 3,000 | + 147% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | AU$1,842 (﷼ 5,248) | ﷼ 1,500 | + 250% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | AU$316 (﷼ 900) | ﷼ 300 | + 200% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | AU$41 (﷼ 116) | ﷼ 100 | + 16% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | AU$741 (﷼ 2,112) | ﷼ 2,000 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$275 (﷼ 784) | ﷼ 300 | + 161% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$15 (﷼ 43) | ﷼ 80 | - 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$31 (﷼ 87) | ﷼ 10 | + 774% | |
| Clothes | + 92% | |||
| Clothes in Sydney (Australia) is 92% more expensive than in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | AU$100 (﷼ 286) | ﷼ 150 | + 90% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | AU$75 (﷼ 215) | ﷼ 100 | + 115% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$146 (﷼ 415) | ﷼ 400 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$162 (﷼ 462) | ﷼ 150 | + 208% | |
| 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$28,042 (﷼ 79,866) | ﷼ 80,000 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.27 (﷼ 3.62) | ﷼ 0.50 | + 624% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$121 (﷼ 345) | ﷼ 900 | - 62% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$24 (﷼ 69) | ﷼ 22 | + 215% | |
| Personal Care | + 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Sydney (Australia) is 32% more expensive than in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$8 (﷼ 22) | ﷼ 10 | + 119% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$14 (﷼ 40) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | AU$66 (﷼ 187) | ﷼ 100 | + 87% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | AU$7 (﷼ 20) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$5.31 (﷼ 15) | ﷼ 19 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$6 (﷼ 18) | ﷼ 20 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.49 (﷼ 10) | ﷼ 8 | + 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.87 (﷼ 11) | ﷼ 7 | + 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$26 (﷼ 75) | ﷼ 10 | + 651% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Sydney (Australia) is 7% more expensive than in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$50 (﷼ 142) | ﷼ 100 | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$40 (﷼ 114) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$236 (﷼ 672) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$79 (﷼ 225) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$17 (﷼ 49) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.20 (﷼ 12) | ﷼ 14 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$5.50 (﷼ 16) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | AU$229 (﷼ 653) | ﷼ 700 | - 7% | |
| 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$90 (﷼ 257) | ﷼ 150 | + 71% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | AU$13 (﷼ 36) | ﷼ 100 | - 64% | |
| TOTAL | + 8% | |||
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These prices were last updated on June 29, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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For example, you would need at least ﷼ 16,186
(AU$5,683)
in Sydney
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
﷼ 15,000
in Al Mubarraz.
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