Cost of living in Wollongong, Australia vs Bordeaux, France
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| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Wollongong (Australia) is 8% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$16 (€10) | €16 | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$12 (€8) | €8 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$5.33 (€3.40) | €6 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.27 (€0.81) | €0.96 | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.50 (€3.51) | €2.79 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$5.43 (€3.47) | €2.02 | + 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$7 (€4.60) | €5.36 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$3.83 (€2.45) | €2.49 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.15 (€2.01) | €1.60 | + 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$4.63 (€2.95) | €2.31 | + 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$16 (€10) | €7 | + 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$3.04 (€1.94) | €2.05 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.11 (€1.34) | €1.09 | + 23% | |
| Housing | + 29% | |||
| Housing in Wollongong (Australia) is 29% more expensive than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$2,503 (€1,598) | €1,233 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$1,686 (€1,076) | €912 | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$222 (€142) | €129 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$1,936 (€1,236) | €750 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,253 (€800) | €569 | + 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$190 (€121) | €143 | - 16% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$52 (€33) | €27 | + 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$607 (€388) | €357 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$202 (€129) | €109 | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$10 (€7) | €9 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$28 (€18) | €13 | + 39% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Wollongong (Australia) is 25% more expensive than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$106 (€67) | €79 | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$82 (€52) | €30 | + 73% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$154 (€99) | €86 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$132 (€84) | €116 | - 27% | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Wollongong (Australia) is 9% more expensive than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$26,857 (€17,142) | €25,406 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.42 (€0.91) | €1.37 | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$82 (€52) | €33 | + 58% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$36 (€23) | €17 | + 36% | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Wollongong (Australia) is 18% more expensive than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$10 (€6) | €5.75 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$25 (€16) | €7 | + 118% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$64 (€41) | €24 | + 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$7 (€4.31) | €4.71 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.88 (€3.11) | €4.25 | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$5.71 (€3.64) | €3.63 | + 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.52 (€2.25) | €1.71 | + 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.34 (€2.13) | €1.99 | + 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$27 (€18) | €18 | - 5% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Wollongong (Australia) is 14% more expensive than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$45 (€29) | €38 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$31 (€20) | €18 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$237 (€151) | €87 | + 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$101 (€65) | €53 | + 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$15 (€10) | €9 | + 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.32 (€2.76) | €2.65 | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$7 (€4.20) | €5.93 | - 29% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$575 (€367) | €407 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.65 (€0.42) | €0.15 | + 168% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$57 (€36) | €52 | - 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$19 (€12) | €8 | + 56% | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 76 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Wollongong (Australia) is 12% more expensive than in Bordeaux (France)
For example, you would need at least €4,496 (AU$7,044) in Wollongong to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €4,000 in Bordeaux.
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