Cost of living in Wollongong, Australia vs Lima, Peru
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| Food | + 109% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Wollongong (Australia) is 109% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$16 (S/. 44) | S/. 24 | + 84% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$12 (S/. 33) | S/. 17 | + 102% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$5.33 (S/. 15) | S/. 7 | + 108% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.27 (S/. 3.60) | S/. 4.20 | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.50 (S/. 16) | S/. 6 | + 142% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$5.43 (S/. 15) | S/. 3.81 | + 305% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$7 (S/. 21) | S/. 13 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$3.83 (S/. 11) | S/. 4.46 | + 144% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.15 (S/. 9) | S/. 2.43 | + 268% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$4.63 (S/. 13) | S/. 5.23 | + 151% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$16 (S/. 47) | S/. 42 | + 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$3.04 (S/. 9) | S/. 7 | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.11 (S/. 5.98) | S/. 1.61 | + 272% | |
| Housing | + 160% | |||
| Housing in Wollongong (Australia) is 160% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$2,503 (S/. 7,113) | S/. 2,871 | + 148% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$1,686 (S/. 4,792) | S/. 1,663 | + 188% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$222 (S/. 632) | S/. 204 | + 210% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$1,936 (S/. 5,502) | S/. 2,216 | + 148% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,253 (S/. 3,561) | S/. 1,139 | + 213% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$190 (S/. 539) | S/. 163 | + 230% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$52 (S/. 149) | S/. 68 | + 118% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$607 (S/. 1,725) | S/. 1,259 | + 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$202 (S/. 573) | S/. 341 | + 68% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$10 (S/. 29) | S/. 34 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$28 (S/. 80) | S/. 17 | + 361% | |
| Clothes | + 115% | |||
| Clothes in Wollongong (Australia) is 115% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$106 (S/. 300) | S/. 155 | + 93% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$82 (S/. 232) | S/. 93 | + 148% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$154 (S/. 439) | S/. 249 | + 76% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$132 (S/. 376) | S/. 247 | + 52% | |
| Transportation | + 58% | |||
| Transportation in Wollongong (Australia) is 58% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$26,857 (S/. 76,317) | S/. 66,299 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.42 (S/. 4.04) | S/. 3.77 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$82 (S/. 233) | S/. 125 | + 86% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$36 (S/. 102) | S/. 40 | + 154% | |
| Personal Care | + 66% | |||
| Personal Care in Wollongong (Australia) is 66% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$10 (S/. 27) | S/. 23 | + 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$25 (S/. 70) | S/. 21 | + 227% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$64 (S/. 181) | S/. 73 | + 148% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$7 (S/. 19) | S/. 18 | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.88 (S/. 14) | S/. 13 | + 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$5.71 (S/. 16) | S/. 17 | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.52 (S/. 10) | S/. 4.51 | + 122% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.34 (S/. 9) | S/. 4.49 | + 111% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$27 (S/. 78) | S/. 42 | + 86% | |
| Entertainment | + 115% | |||
| Entertainment in Wollongong (Australia) is 115% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$45 (S/. 127) | S/. 34 | + 274% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$31 (S/. 87) | S/. 33 | + 162% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$237 (S/. 674) | S/. 90 | + 651% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$101 (S/. 288) | S/. 107 | + 170% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$15 (S/. 43) | S/. 26 | + 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.32 (S/. 12) | S/. 14 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$7 (S/. 19) | S/. 8 | + 140% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$575 (S/. 1,632) | S/. 1,700 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.65 (S/. 1.85) | S/. 0.53 | + 247% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$57 (S/. 161) | S/. 163 | - 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$19 (S/. 53) | S/. 16 | + 230% | |
| TOTAL | + 107% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,089 prices entered by 273 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 09, 2021.
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Cost of living in Wollongong (Australia) is 107% more expensive than in Lima (Peru)
For example, you would need at least S/. 18,188 (AU$6,401) in Wollongong to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with S/. 8,800 in Lima.
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