Cost of living in Sydney (Australia) is 132% more expensive than in Beira (Mozambique)
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| Food | + 125% | |||
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| Food in Sydney (Australia) is 125% more expensive than in Beira (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Sydney | Beira | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$23 (934 MT) | 457 MT | + 104% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$16 (645 MT) | 340 MT | + 90% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$7 (287 MT) | 179 MT | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$2.22 (90 MT) | 92 MT | - 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$8 (323 MT) | 114 MT | + 184% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$5.54 (225 MT) | 71 MT | + 218% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$10 (396 MT) | 465 MT | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$5.15 (210 MT) | 153 MT | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.64 (148 MT) | 75 MT | + 98% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$7 (303 MT) | 57 MT | + 436% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$22 (883 MT) | 493 MT | + 79% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$3.52 (143 MT) | 77 MT | + 86% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$3.85 (157 MT) | 35 MT | + 349% | |
| Housing | + 145% | |||
| Housing in Sydney (Australia) is 145% more expensive than in Beira (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Sydney | Beira | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$5,308 (215,842 MT) | 66,956 MT | + 222% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$3,393 (137,972 MT) | 39,666 MT | + 248% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$212 (8,603 MT) | 5,337 MT | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$3,291 (133,817 MT) | 43,577 MT | + 207% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$2,340 (95,150 MT) | 38,148 MT | + 149% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$153 (6,223 MT) | 3,502 MT | + 78% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$76 (3,088 MT) | 3,889 MT | - 21% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$638 (25,951 MT) | 25,254 MT | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$296 (12,040 MT) | 6,520 MT | + 85% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$17 (701 MT) | 309 MT | + 127% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$39 (1,585 MT) | 200 MT | + 693% | |
| Clothes | + 81% | |||
| Clothes in Sydney (Australia) is 81% more expensive than in Beira (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Sydney | Beira | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$120 (4,875 MT) | 2,197 MT | + 122% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$101 (4,098 MT) | 2,296 MT | + 78% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$175 (7,114 MT) | 3,779 MT | + 88% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$208 (8,458 MT) | 6,389 MT | + 32% | |
| Transportation | + 247% | |||
| Transportation in Sydney (Australia) is 247% more expensive than in Beira (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Sydney | Beira | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$40,201 (1,634,717 MT) | 725,422 MT | + 125% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$2.00 (81 MT) | 56 MT | + 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$201 (8,193 MT) | 1,771 MT | + 363% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$44 (1,773 MT) | 859 MT | + 106% | |
| Personal Care | + 61% | |||
| Personal Care in Sydney (Australia) is 61% more expensive than in Beira (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Sydney | Beira | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$9 (373 MT) | 219 MT | + 70% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$15 (599 MT) | 635 MT | - 6% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$99 (4,036 MT) | 1,853 MT | + 118% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$8 (309 MT) | 238 MT | + 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.95 (201 MT) | 161 MT | + 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$8 (322 MT) | 188 MT | + 71% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$4.13 (168 MT) | 106 MT | + 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$4.21 (171 MT) | 90 MT | + 91% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$37 (1,509 MT) | 385 MT | + 292% | |
| Entertainment | + 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Sydney (Australia) is 29% more expensive than in Beira (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Sydney | Beira | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$68 (2,753 MT) | 1,605 MT | + 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$49 (1,996 MT) | 5,000 MT | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$253 (10,282 MT) | 5,000 MT | + 106% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$142 (5,793 MT) | 2,391 MT | + 142% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$21 (851 MT) | 378 MT | + 125% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.96 (202 MT) | 230 MT | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$10 (418 MT) | 96 MT | + 337% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$904 (36,748 MT) | 30,000 MT | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.27 (11 MT) | 20 MT | - 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$95 (3,869 MT) | 2,526 MT | + 53% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$43 (1,769 MT) | 186 MT | + 850% | |
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TOTAL | + 132% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 731 prices entered by 83 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 13, 2024.
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