Cost of living in Sydney (Australia) is 207% more expensive than in Mwanza (Tanzania)
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| Food | + 159% | |||
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| Food in Sydney (Australia) is 159% more expensive than in Mwanza (Tanzania) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Sydney | Mwanza | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$23 (34,715 Shilling) | 7,834 Shilling | + 343% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$16 (23,967 Shilling) | 14,559 Shilling | + 65% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$7 (10,665 Shilling) | 6,492 Shilling | + 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$2.22 (3,356 Shilling) | 3,321 Shilling | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$8 (11,990 Shilling) | 6,341 Shilling | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$5.54 (8,377 Shilling) | 1,320 Shilling | + 535% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$10 (14,708 Shilling) | 20,500 Shilling | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$5.15 (7,789 Shilling) | 3,667 Shilling | + 112% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.64 (5,504 Shilling) | 1,218 Shilling | + 352% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$7 (11,265 Shilling) | 2,122 Shilling | + 431% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$22 (32,808 Shilling) | 19,416 Shilling | + 69% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$3.52 (5,325 Shilling) | 2,506 Shilling | + 112% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$3.85 (5,823 Shilling) | 1,154 Shilling | + 405% | |
| Housing | + 183% | |||
| Housing in Sydney (Australia) is 183% more expensive than in Mwanza (Tanzania) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Sydney | Mwanza | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$5,308 (8,022,194 Shilling) | 1,562,440 Shilling | + 413% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$3,393 (5,128,002 Shilling) | 822,500 Shilling | + 523% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$212 (319,746 Shilling) | 164,626 Shilling | + 94% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$3,291 (4,973,558 Shilling) | 2,200,000 Shilling | + 126% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$2,340 (3,536,437 Shilling) | 500,000 Shilling | + 607% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$153 (231,288 Shilling) | 350,000 Shilling | - 34% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$76 (114,788 Shilling) | 80,000 Shilling | + 43% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$638 (964,507 Shilling) | 800,000 Shilling | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$296 (447,509 Shilling) | 250,000 Shilling | + 79% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$17 (26,049 Shilling) | 20,861 Shilling | + 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$39 (58,927 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 256% | |||
| Clothes in Sydney (Australia) is 256% more expensive than in Mwanza (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Sydney | Mwanza | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$120 (181,204 Shilling) | 42,500 Shilling | + 326% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$101 (152,309 Shilling) | 50,000 Shilling | + 205% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$175 (264,400 Shilling) | 66,852 Shilling | + 296% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$208 (314,367 Shilling) | 50,000 Shilling | + 529% | |
| Transportation | + 392% | |||
| Transportation in Sydney (Australia) is 392% more expensive than in Mwanza (Tanzania) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Sydney | Mwanza | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$40,201 (60,757,501 Shilling) | 30,000,000 Shilling | + 103% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$2.00 (3,027 Shilling) | 2,215 Shilling | + 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$201 (304,517 Shilling) | 26,701 Shilling | + 1040% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$44 (65,885 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Sydney (Australia) is 40% more expensive than in Mwanza (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Sydney | Mwanza | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$9 (13,855 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$15 (22,254 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$99 (150,011 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$8 (11,479 Shilling) | 15,000 Shilling | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.95 (7,475 Shilling) | 6,430 Shilling | + 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$8 (11,963 Shilling) | 4,490 Shilling | + 166% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$4.13 (6,244 Shilling) | 3,320 Shilling | + 88% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$4.21 (6,368 Shilling) | 1,700 Shilling | + 275% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$37 (56,095 Shilling) | 14,845 Shilling | + 278% | |
| Entertainment | + 150% | |||
| Entertainment in Sydney (Australia) is 150% more expensive than in Mwanza (Tanzania) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Sydney | Mwanza | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$68 (102,337 Shilling) | 23,080 Shilling | + 343% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$49 (74,193 Shilling) | 13,500 Shilling | + 450% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$253 (382,166 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$142 (215,295 Shilling) | 60,965 Shilling | + 253% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$21 (31,636 Shilling) | 11,000 Shilling | + 188% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.96 (7,501 Shilling) | 4,112 Shilling | + 82% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$10 (15,531 Shilling) | 2,798 Shilling | + 455% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$904 (1,365,811 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.27 (405 Shilling) | 250 Shilling | + 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$95 (143,815 Shilling) | 74,694 Shilling | + 93% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$43 (65,739 Shilling) | 3,500 Shilling | + 1778% | |
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TOTAL | + 207% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 725 prices entered by 81 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 12, 2024.
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