Cost of living in Sydney, Australia vs Lille, France
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| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sydney (Australia) is about the same as in Lille (France) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$17 (€11) | €15 | - 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$13 (€8) | €8 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$5.90 (€3.74) | €5.83 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.50 (€0.95) | €1.12 | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$4.89 (€3.10) | €3.32 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$5.06 (€3.21) | €1.98 | + 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$5.88 (€3.73) | €7 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.81 (€3.05) | €1.94 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.30 (€2.09) | €1.79 | + 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.46 (€3.46) | €2.25 | + 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$17 (€11) | €6 | + 78% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$2.92 (€1.85) | €1.70 | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.35 (€1.49) | €1.06 | + 41% | |
| Housing | + 117% | |||
| Housing in Sydney (Australia) is 117% more expensive than in Lille (France) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$4,430 (€2,808) | €1,120 | + 151% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$2,794 (€1,771) | €841 | + 111% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$350 (€222) | €118 | + 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$2,647 (€1,678) | €657 | + 155% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,873 (€1,187) | €543 | + 119% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$297 (€188) | €75 | + 151% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$70 (€44) | €28 | + 61% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$554 (€351) | €322 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$195 (€124) | €91 | + 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$20 (€12) | €10 | + 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$36 (€23) | €13 | + 79% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Sydney (Australia) is 4% more expensive than in Lille (France) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$107 (€68) | €92 | - 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$73 (€46) | €37 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$143 (€91) | €89 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$160 (€102) | €90 | + 13% | |
| Transportation | + 75% | |||
| Transportation in Sydney (Australia) is 75% more expensive than in Lille (France) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$28,544 (€18,093) | €22,770 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.44 (€0.91) | €1.41 | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$211 (€134) | €51 | + 164% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$25 (€16) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Sydney (Australia) is 20% more expensive than in Lille (France) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$8 (€5.33) | €5.32 | + 0% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$15 (€9) | €4.13 | + 127% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$65 (€41) | €24 | + 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$7 (€4.64) | €3.81 | + 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.60 (€2.92) | €3.42 | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$8 (€4.80) | €3.93 | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.83 (€2.42) | €1.60 | + 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.65 (€2.32) | €2.23 | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$25 (€16) | €23 | - 32% | |
| Entertainment | + 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Sydney (Australia) is 48% more expensive than in Lille (France) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$53 (€34) | €37 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$38 (€24) | €21 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$222 (€141) | €79 | + 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$101 (€64) | €47 | + 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$18 (€12) | €8 | + 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.30 (€2.72) | €3.07 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$8 (€5.08) | €5.26 | - 4% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$729 (€462) | €441 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.77 (€0.49) | €0.22 | + 125% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$77 (€49) | €35 | + 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$41 (€26) | €7 | + 271% | |
| TOTAL | + 59% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 874 prices entered by 117 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 24, 2021.
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Cost of living in Sydney (Australia) is 59% more expensive than in Lille (France)
For example, you would need at least €5,710 (AU$9,009) in Sydney to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €3,600 in Lille.
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