Cost of living in Sydney, Australia vs Ghent, Belgium
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| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sydney (Australia) is 8% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$17 (€11) | €16 | - 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$13 (€8) | €9 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$6 (€3.89) | €3.67 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.49 (€0.95) | €0.97 | - 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.38 (€3.44) | €2.28 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$4.96 (€3.17) | €1.87 | + 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$6 (€3.86) | €5.47 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.74 (€3.02) | €1.70 | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.31 (€2.11) | €1.22 | + 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.35 (€3.41) | €1.71 | + 99% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$18 (€11) | €7 | + 64% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$2.95 (€1.88) | €2.45 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.34 (€1.49) | €1.18 | + 26% | |
| Housing | + 113% | |||
| Housing in Sydney (Australia) is 113% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$4,525 (€2,888) | €1,020 | + 183% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$2,800 (€1,787) | €836 | + 114% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$481 (€307) | €155 | + 98% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$2,647 (€1,689) | €779 | + 117% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,873 (€1,196) | €531 | + 125% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$283 (€181) | €123 | + 47% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$70 (€45) | €29 | + 54% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$548 (€349) | €383 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$183 (€117) | €117 | - 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$20 (€13) | €11 | + 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$36 (€23) | €10 | + 135% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Sydney (Australia) is 4% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$102 (€65) | €79 | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$71 (€45) | €43 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$144 (€92) | €93 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$158 (€101) | €129 | - 22% | |
| Transportation | + 68% | |||
| Transportation in Sydney (Australia) is 68% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$28,608 (€18,260) | €23,515 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.42 (€0.91) | €1.34 | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$211 (€135) | €48 | + 182% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$25 (€16) | €28 | - 42% | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Sydney (Australia) is 9% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$9 (€5.99) | €7 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$15 (€9) | €9 | + 0% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$63 (€40) | €26 | + 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$7 (€4.67) | €4.50 | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.44 (€2.83) | €3.72 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$8 (€4.83) | €3.39 | + 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.83 (€2.44) | €1.36 | + 80% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.90 (€2.49) | €2.40 | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$25 (€16) | €22 | - 27% | |
| Entertainment | + 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Sydney (Australia) is 55% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$50 (€32) | €35 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$37 (€24) | €21 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$252 (€161) | €48 | + 238% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$97 (€62) | €51 | + 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$18 (€12) | €8 | + 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.29 (€2.74) | €3.09 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$8 (€5.22) | €4.65 | + 12% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$729 (€465) | €438 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.77 (€0.49) | €0.23 | + 110% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$77 (€49) | €27 | + 83% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$41 (€26) | €6 | + 313% | |
| TOTAL | + 58% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 766 prices entered by 110 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in Sydney (Australia) is 58% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium)
For example, you would need at least €5,215 (AU$8,170) in Sydney to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €3,300 in Ghent.
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