Cost of living in Sydney (Australia) is 47% more expensive than in Bakersfield, California (United States)
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| Food | + 9% | |||
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| Food in Sydney (Australia) is 9% more expensive than in Bakersfield, California (United States) | ||||
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| Sydney | Bakersfield, California | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$24 ($16) | $17 | - 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$15 ($10) | $9 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$7 ($4.77) | $3.21 | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.91 ($1.24) | $1.11 | + 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$7 ($4.64) | $4.89 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$7 ($4.74) | $4.04 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$13 ($8) | $6 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.36 ($2.82) | $3.33 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$4.05 ($2.63) | $1.70 | + 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.66 ($3.67) | $3.69 | - 0% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$22 ($14) | $14 | + 0% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$3.97 ($2.58) | $1.61 | + 60% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$3.24 ($2.10) | $1.80 | + 17% | |
| Housing | + 68% | |||
| Housing in Sydney (Australia) is 68% more expensive than in Bakersfield, California (United States) | ||||
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| Sydney | Bakersfield, California | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$5,846 ($3,791) | $1,517 | + 150% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$3,972 ($2,576) | $1,130 | + 128% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$209 ($135) | $171 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$2,959 ($1,919) | $1,144 | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$2,231 ($1,447) | $816 | + 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$141 ($92) | $92 | - 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$48 ($31) | $51 | - 39% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$663 ($430) | $288 | + 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$233 ($151) | $108 | + 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$14 ($9) | $13 | - 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$42 ($27) | $17 | + 61% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Sydney (Australia) is 21% more expensive than in Bakersfield, California (United States) | ||||
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| Sydney | Bakersfield, California | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$110 ($71) | $54 | + 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$79 ($51) | $40 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$156 ($101) | $95 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$183 ($119) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 112% | |||
| Transportation in Sydney (Australia) is 112% more expensive than in Bakersfield, California (United States) | ||||
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| Sydney | Bakersfield, California | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$36,260 ($23,517) | $22,992 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$2.15 ($1.40) | $1.00 | + 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$183 ($119) | $41 | + 186% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$28 ($18) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Sydney (Australia) is 34% cheaper than in Bakersfield, California (United States) | ||||
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| Sydney | Bakersfield, California | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$12 ($8) | $9 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$14 ($9) | $23 | - 59% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$81 ($52) | $121 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$5.56 ($3.61) | $6 | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.63 ($3.00) | $3.08 | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$5.72 ($3.71) | $5.12 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.43 ($2.22) | $2.82 | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$4.10 ($2.66) | $1.81 | + 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$40 ($26) | $20 | + 29% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Sydney (Australia) is 18% more expensive than in Bakersfield, California (United States) | ||||
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| Sydney | Bakersfield, California | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$66 ($43) | $47 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$45 ($29) | $26 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$216 ($140) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$110 ($72) | $75 | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$23 ($15) | $12 | + 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$5.49 ($3.56) | $4.66 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$11 ($7) | $7 | + 5% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$882 ($572) | $429 | + 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.21 ($0.14) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$85 ($55) | $32 | + 71% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$40 ($26) | $10 | + 168% | |
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TOTAL | + 47% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 590 prices entered by 119 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 29, 2023.
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