Cost of living in Sydney (Australia) is 14% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland)
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| Food | - 40% | |||
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| Food in Sydney (Australia) is 40% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Sydney | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$23 (CHF 13) | CHF 28 | - 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$15 (CHF 9) | CHF 16 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$7 (CHF 3.87) | CHF 11 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$2.21 (CHF 1.26) | CHF 1.83 | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$8 (CHF 4.56) | CHF 9 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$6 (CHF 3.56) | CHF 4.64 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$10 (CHF 5.79) | CHF 11 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$5.15 (CHF 2.93) | CHF 4.28 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.64 (CHF 2.07) | CHF 2.55 | - 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$7 (CHF 4.24) | CHF 3.25 | + 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$22 (CHF 12) | CHF 15 | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$3.52 (CHF 2.00) | CHF 2.41 | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$3.85 (CHF 2.19) | CHF 2.77 | - 21% | |
| Housing | + 1% | |||
| Housing in Sydney (Australia) is about the same as in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Sydney | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$5,920 (CHF 3,365) | CHF 2,875 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$3,819 (CHF 2,171) | CHF 1,991 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$212 (CHF 120) | CHF 203 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$3,291 (CHF 1,871) | CHF 1,784 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$2,340 (CHF 1,330) | CHF 1,391 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$153 (CHF 87) | CHF 106 | - 18% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$76 (CHF 43) | CHF 45 | - 5% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$638 (CHF 363) | CHF 647 | - 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$296 (CHF 168) | CHF 160 | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$17 (CHF 10) | CHF 19 | - 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$39 (CHF 22) | CHF 31 | - 29% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Sydney (Australia) is 26% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Sydney | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$120 (CHF 68) | CHF 123 | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$101 (CHF 57) | CHF 62 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$175 (CHF 99) | CHF 156 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$208 (CHF 118) | CHF 184 | - 36% | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in Sydney (Australia) is 22% more expensive than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$38,979 (CHF 22,159) | CHF 31,413 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$2.06 (CHF 1.17) | CHF 2.15 | - 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$207 (CHF 118) | CHF 70 | + 69% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$35 (CHF 20) | CHF 32 | - 38% | |
| Personal Care | - 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Sydney (Australia) is 53% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Sydney | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$9 (CHF 5.21) | CHF 19 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$15 (CHF 8) | CHF 38 | - 78% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$99 (CHF 56) | CHF 110 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$8 (CHF 4.32) | CHF 8 | - 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$6 (CHF 3.49) | CHF 3.96 | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$8 (CHF 4.50) | CHF 6 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$4.11 (CHF 2.34) | CHF 2.90 | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$4.21 (CHF 2.40) | CHF 4.13 | - 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$37 (CHF 21) | CHF 46 | - 54% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Sydney (Australia) is 32% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Sydney | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$68 (CHF 38) | CHF 92 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$49 (CHF 28) | CHF 40 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$253 (CHF 144) | CHF 114 | + 27% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$142 (CHF 81) | CHF 113 | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$21 (CHF 12) | CHF 16 | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.96 (CHF 2.82) | CHF 5.04 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$10 (CHF 5.84) | CHF 8 | - 24% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$904 (CHF 514) | CHF 708 | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.27 (CHF 0.15) | CHF 0.36 | - 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$95 (CHF 54) | CHF 82 | - 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$43 (CHF 25) | CHF 9 | + 184% | |
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TOTAL | - 14% | ||
These prices were last updated on September 07, 2024.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 913 prices entered by 104 different people.
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