Cost of living in Sydney, Australia vs León, Nicaragua
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Food | + 159% | |||
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Food in Sydney (Australia) is 159% more expensive than in León (Nicaragua) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$16 (377 C$) | 60 C$ | + 529% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | AU$11 (260 C$) | 120 C$ | + 117% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$6 (142 C$) | 50 C$ | + 185% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.29 (30 C$) | 30 C$ | - 1% | |
12 eggs, large | AU$5.55 (128 C$) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$5.19 (120 C$) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$9 (197 C$) | 25 C$ | + 689% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.48 (103 C$) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.32 (77 C$) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.79 (134 C$) | 26 C$ | + 419% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$19 (434 C$) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | AU$2.70 (62 C$) | 26 C$ | + 141% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.48 (57 C$) | 5.00 C$ | + 1046% | |
Housing | + 70% | |||
Housing in Sydney (Australia) is 70% more expensive than in León (Nicaragua) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | AU$3,431 (79,232 C$) | 6,000 C$ | + 1221% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | AU$2,650 (61,212 C$) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$201 (4,649 C$) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | AU$2,601 (60,066 C$) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | AU$1,726 (39,870 C$) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | AU$177 (4,094 C$) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | AU$62 (1,422 C$) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | AU$529 (12,222 C$) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$213 (4,915 C$) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$11 (257 C$) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$33 (765 C$) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 7% | |||
Clothes in Sydney (Australia) is 7% more expensive than in León (Nicaragua) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | AU$105 (2,428 C$) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | AU$70 (1,619 C$) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$158 (3,639 C$) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$145 (3,352 C$) | 1,200 C$ | + 179% | |
Transportation | + 240% | |||
Transportation in Sydney (Australia) is 240% more expensive than in León (Nicaragua) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$26,089 (602,529 C$) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.46 (34 C$) | 29 C$ | + 16% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | AU$174 (4,023 C$) | 250 C$ | + 1509% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$31 (712 C$) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 131% | |||
Personal Care in Sydney (Australia) is 131% more expensive than in León (Nicaragua) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$12 (284 C$) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$15 (351 C$) | 72 C$ | + 387% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | AU$64 (1,477 C$) | 600 C$ | + 146% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | AU$10 (241 C$) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$8 (190 C$) | 63 C$ | + 204% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$6 (148 C$) | 80 C$ | + 86% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.04 (70 C$) | 25 C$ | + 181% | |
Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.88 (90 C$) | 32 C$ | + 178% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$30 (693 C$) | 286 C$ | + 143% | |
Entertainment | + 118% | |||
Entertainment in Sydney (Australia) is 118% more expensive than in León (Nicaragua) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$52 (1,202 C$) | 174 C$ | + 590% | |
2 tickets to the movies | AU$41 (941 C$) | 120 C$ | + 685% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$213 (4,913 C$) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$114 (2,640 C$) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$18 (410 C$) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.43 (102 C$) | 50 C$ | + 104% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$8 (195 C$) | 28 C$ | + 609% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | AU$701 (16,194 C$) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.29 (7 C$) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$87 (2,020 C$) | 600 C$ | + 237% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | AU$35 (801 C$) | 50 C$ | + 1517% | |
TOTAL | + 126% |

These prices were last updated on December 05, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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For example, you would need at least 43,019 C$ (AU$1,863) in Sydney to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 19,000 C$ in León.
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