Cost of living in Sydney (Australia) is 18% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland)
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| Food | - 39% | |||
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| Food in Sydney (Australia) is 39% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Sydney | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$20 (CHF 12) | CHF 28 | - 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$14 (CHF 8) | CHF 15 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$7 (CHF 4.07) | CHF 10 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.74 (CHF 1.07) | CHF 1.52 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.73 (CHF 3.51) | CHF 8 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$9 (CHF 5.33) | CHF 3.97 | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$10 (CHF 6) | CHF 9 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.81 (CHF 2.94) | CHF 3.96 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.60 (CHF 2.20) | CHF 2.04 | + 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.10 (CHF 3.12) | CHF 2.37 | + 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$18 (CHF 11) | CHF 12 | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$4.08 (CHF 2.50) | CHF 2.54 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.04 (CHF 1.25) | CHF 2.44 | - 49% | |
| Housing | - 11% | |||
| Housing in Sydney (Australia) is 11% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Sydney | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$4,135 (CHF 2,530) | CHF 2,710 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$3,075 (CHF 1,882) | CHF 1,916 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$198 (CHF 121) | CHF 205 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$2,718 (CHF 1,663) | CHF 1,767 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,923 (CHF 1,177) | CHF 1,201 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$168 (CHF 103) | CHF 90 | + 13% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$63 (CHF 38) | CHF 46 | - 17% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$779 (CHF 477) | CHF 660 | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$211 (CHF 129) | CHF 160 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$14 (CHF 9) | CHF 18 | - 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$42 (CHF 26) | CHF 35 | - 26% | |
| Clothes | - 39% | |||
| Clothes in Sydney (Australia) is 39% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Sydney | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$105 (CHF 64) | CHF 123 | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$73 (CHF 45) | CHF 67 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$161 (CHF 99) | CHF 152 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$173 (CHF 106) | CHF 207 | - 49% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Sydney (Australia) is 13% more expensive than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$34,971 (CHF 21,397) | CHF 28,154 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$2.06 (CHF 1.26) | CHF 1.81 | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$191 (CHF 117) | CHF 81 | + 44% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$28 (CHF 17) | CHF 32 | - 47% | |
| Personal Care | - 58% | |||
| Personal Care in Sydney (Australia) is 58% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Sydney | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$11 (CHF 7) | CHF 19 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$13 (CHF 8) | CHF 38 | - 79% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$65 (CHF 40) | CHF 102 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$5.73 (CHF 3.50) | CHF 8 | - 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.54 (CHF 2.78) | CHF 4.59 | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$4.88 (CHF 2.99) | CHF 5.62 | - 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.38 (CHF 2.07) | CHF 2.90 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.79 (CHF 2.32) | CHF 3.79 | - 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$38 (CHF 24) | CHF 46 | - 48% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Sydney (Australia) is 27% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Sydney | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$67 (CHF 41) | CHF 74 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$42 (CHF 26) | CHF 39 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$215 (CHF 131) | CHF 147 | - 10% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$127 (CHF 78) | CHF 112 | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$20 (CHF 12) | CHF 19 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.92 (CHF 3.01) | CHF 5.04 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$9 (CHF 5.55) | CHF 8 | - 32% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$756 (CHF 463) | CHF 708 | - 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.25 (CHF 0.15) | CHF 0.36 | - 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$109 (CHF 67) | CHF 79 | - 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$40 (CHF 25) | CHF 8 | + 192% | |
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TOTAL | - 18% | ||
These prices were last updated on April 01, 2023.
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