Cost of living in Sydney (Australia) is 49% more expensive than in Sheffield (United Kingdom)
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| Food | + 53% | |||
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| Food in Sydney (Australia) is 53% more expensive than in Sheffield (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Sydney | Sheffield | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$19 (£11) | £11 | + 0% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$14 (£8) | £4.94 | + 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$7 (£3.79) | £2.98 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.72 (£0.99) | £0.70 | + 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.56 (£3.21) | £1.91 | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$9 (£5.26) | £1.54 | + 243% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$8 (£4.64) | £3.66 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.54 (£2.62) | £1.55 | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.37 (£1.95) | £0.70 | + 180% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.76 (£3.33) | £1.56 | + 113% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$17 (£10) | £6 | + 54% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$4.05 (£2.34) | £2.00 | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.14 (£1.23) | £0.65 | + 91% | |
| Housing | + 82% | |||
| Housing in Sydney (Australia) is 82% more expensive than in Sheffield (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Sydney | Sheffield | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$4,221 (£2,438) | £1,238 | + 97% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$2,950 (£1,704) | £579 | + 194% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$198 (£114) | £109 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$2,752 (£1,590) | £1,076 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,864 (£1,077) | £454 | + 137% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$168 (£97) | £73 | + 33% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$63 (£36) | £20 | + 82% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$779 (£450) | £264 | + 71% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$211 (£122) | £73 | + 67% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$14 (£8) | £10 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$42 (£24) | £10 | + 156% | |
| Clothes | + 39% | |||
| Clothes in Sydney (Australia) is 39% more expensive than in Sheffield (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Sydney | Sheffield | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$105 (£61) | £78 | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$74 (£43) | £24 | + 79% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$161 (£93) | £62 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$173 (£100) | £60 | + 66% | |
| Transportation | + 31% | |||
| Transportation in Sydney (Australia) is 31% more expensive than in Sheffield (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Sydney | Sheffield | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$32,485 (£18,766) | £21,326 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$2.01 (£1.16) | £1.44 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$183 (£106) | £66 | + 60% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$28 (£16) | £18 | - 11% | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Sydney (Australia) is 6% more expensive than in Sheffield (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Sydney | Sheffield | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$11 (£6) | £2.82 | + 120% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$14 (£8) | £8 | - 0% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$65 (£37) | £63 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$5.73 (£3.31) | £3.02 | + 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.54 (£2.62) | £1.82 | + 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$4.88 (£2.82) | £4.00 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.38 (£1.95) | £1.55 | + 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.79 (£2.19) | £1.85 | + 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$36 (£21) | £11 | + 92% | |
| Entertainment | + 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Sydney (Australia) is 47% more expensive than in Sheffield (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Sydney | Sheffield | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$59 (£34) | £22 | + 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$42 (£24) | £18 | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$215 (£124) | £53 | + 136% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$127 (£74) | £59 | + 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$20 (£12) | £8 | + 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.92 (£2.84) | £2.95 | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$9 (£5.24) | £4.41 | + 19% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$756 (£437) | £395 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.24 (£0.14) | £0.13 | + 9% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$109 (£63) | £25 | + 151% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$41 (£23) | £10 | + 126% | |
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TOTAL | + 49% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 501 prices entered by 115 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2023.
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