Cost of living in Sydney (Australia) is 161% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
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| Food | + 124% | |||
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| Food in Sydney (Australia) is 124% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| Sydney | Łódź | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$19 (59 zł) | 32 zł | + 86% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$14 (42 zł) | 22 zł | + 89% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$7 (20 zł) | 10 zł | + 110% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.72 (5.31 zł) | 3.13 zł | + 70% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.69 (18 zł) | 11 zł | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$9 (28 zł) | 9 zł | + 217% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$8 (25 zł) | 15 zł | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.54 (14 zł) | 4.39 zł | + 219% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.37 (10 zł) | 2.25 zł | + 362% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.76 (18 zł) | 3.21 zł | + 453% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$17 (53 zł) | 30 zł | + 76% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$4.05 (12 zł) | 7 zł | + 92% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.14 (7 zł) | 2.86 zł | + 131% | |
| Housing | + 204% | |||
| Housing in Sydney (Australia) is 204% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| Sydney | Łódź | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$4,221 (13,019 zł) | 4,031 zł | + 223% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$2,950 (9,099 zł) | 3,003 zł | + 203% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$198 (610 zł) | 537 zł | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$2,752 (8,487 zł) | 2,231 zł | + 280% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,864 (5,750 zł) | 1,860 zł | + 209% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$168 (517 zł) | 414 zł | + 25% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$63 (193 zł) | 47 zł | + 312% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$779 (2,403 zł) | 1,665 zł | + 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$211 (650 zł) | 516 zł | + 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$14 (43 zł) | 34 zł | + 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$42 (130 zł) | 22 zł | + 481% | |
| Clothes | + 60% | |||
| Clothes in Sydney (Australia) is 60% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| Sydney | Łódź | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$105 (325 zł) | 256 zł | + 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$74 (228 zł) | 135 zł | + 68% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$161 (497 zł) | 268 zł | + 85% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$173 (533 zł) | 309 zł | + 73% | |
| Transportation | + 202% | |||
| Transportation in Sydney (Australia) is 202% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| Sydney | Łódź | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$32,485 (100,193 zł) | 84,936 zł | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$2.01 (6 zł) | 5.67 zł | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$183 (564 zł) | 105 zł | + 439% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$28 (86 zł) | 32 zł | + 173% | |
| Personal Care | + 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Sydney (Australia) is 36% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| Sydney | Łódź | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$11 (33 zł) | 19 zł | + 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$14 (43 zł) | 44 zł | - 3% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$65 (199 zł) | 157 zł | + 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$5.73 (18 zł) | 16 zł | + 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.54 (14 zł) | 13 zł | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$4.88 (15 zł) | 12 zł | + 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.38 (10 zł) | 4.93 zł | + 111% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.79 (12 zł) | 9 zł | + 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$36 (110 zł) | 43 zł | + 156% | |
| Entertainment | + 159% | |||
| Entertainment in Sydney (Australia) is 159% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| Sydney | Łódź | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$59 (182 zł) | 82 zł | + 122% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$42 (131 zł) | 57 zł | + 130% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$215 (662 zł) | 130 zł | + 408% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$127 (392 zł) | 151 zł | + 160% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$20 (62 zł) | 18 zł | + 246% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.92 (15 zł) | 13 zł | + 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$9 (28 zł) | 9 zł | + 204% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$756 (2,333 zł) | 1,616 zł | + 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.24 (0.75 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 158% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$109 (337 zł) | 133 zł | + 154% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$41 (125 zł) | 17 zł | + 619% | |
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TOTAL | + 161% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 521 prices entered by 107 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 08, 2023.
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