Cost of living in Sydney, Australia vs Madrid, Spain
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| Food | + 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sydney (Australia) is 29% more expensive than in Madrid (Spain) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$16 (€10) | €13 | - 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$11 (€7) | €7 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$6 (€3.91) | €3.41 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.28 (€0.79) | €0.82 | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.46 (€3.37) | €2.26 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$4.92 (€3.04) | €1.86 | + 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$8 (€5.10) | €6 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.32 (€2.67) | €1.86 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.34 (€2.07) | €1.13 | + 82% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.91 (€3.65) | €0.84 | + 333% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$18 (€11) | €6 | + 79% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$2.84 (€1.76) | €1.64 | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.41 (€1.49) | €0.77 | + 93% | |
| Housing | + 47% | |||
| Housing in Sydney (Australia) is 47% more expensive than in Madrid (Spain) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$3,349 (€2,070) | €1,438 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$2,710 (€1,675) | €1,021 | + 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$181 (€112) | €121 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$2,605 (€1,610) | €992 | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,719 (€1,062) | €695 | + 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$128 (€79) | €83 | - 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$62 (€39) | €28 | + 35% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$470 (€291) | €347 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$196 (€121) | €86 | + 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$12 (€7) | €8 | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$35 (€21) | €11 | + 100% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Sydney (Australia) is about the same as in Madrid (Spain) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$100 (€62) | €79 | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$56 (€35) | €31 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$149 (€92) | €79 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$120 (€74) | €92 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | + 51% | |||
| Transportation in Sydney (Australia) is 51% more expensive than in Madrid (Spain) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$26,274 (€16,238) | €22,589 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.48 (€0.91) | €1.34 | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$171 (€105) | €52 | + 103% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$53 (€33) | €14 | + 140% | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Sydney (Australia) is 5% more expensive than in Madrid (Spain) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$12 (€8) | €8 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$15 (€9) | €8 | + 14% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$61 (€37) | €69 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$10 (€6) | €3.97 | + 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$5.76 (€3.56) | €2.35 | + 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$7 (€4.36) | €2.59 | + 68% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.27 (€2.02) | €1.83 | + 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.95 (€2.44) | €1.66 | + 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$30 (€19) | €14 | + 37% | |
| Entertainment | + 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Sydney (Australia) is 34% more expensive than in Madrid (Spain) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$52 (€32) | €31 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$41 (€25) | €18 | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$221 (€137) | €50 | + 172% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$111 (€69) | €46 | + 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$17 (€11) | €12 | - 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.48 (€2.77) | €2.92 | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$8 (€5.25) | €4.30 | + 22% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$701 (€433) | €442 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.30 (€0.18) | €0.16 | + 13% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$85 (€53) | €46 | + 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$35 (€21) | €5.09 | + 321% | |
| TOTAL | + 38% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2020.
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