Cost of living in Sydney, Australia vs Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
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| Food | + 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sydney (Australia) is 16% more expensive than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$17 (£10) | £10 | - 0% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$13 (£7) | £5.65 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$6 (£3.38) | £4.17 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.49 (£0.83) | £0.73 | + 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.38 (£2.98) | £2.75 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$4.96 (£2.75) | £1.92 | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$6 (£3.35) | £5.41 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.74 (£2.62) | £1.89 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.31 (£1.83) | £0.81 | + 126% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.35 (£2.96) | £2.16 | + 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$18 (£10) | £7 | + 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$2.95 (£1.63) | £1.92 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.34 (£1.30) | £0.74 | + 75% | |
| Housing | + 59% | |||
| Housing in Sydney (Australia) is 59% more expensive than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$4,525 (£2,507) | £1,367 | + 83% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$2,800 (£1,551) | £832 | + 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$481 (£266) | £164 | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$2,647 (£1,467) | £1,029 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,873 (£1,038) | £915 | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$283 (£157) | £156 | + 0% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$70 (£39) | £19 | + 100% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$548 (£303) | £340 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$183 (£102) | £71 | + 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$20 (£11) | £5.36 | + 103% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$36 (£20) | £10 | + 100% | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in Sydney (Australia) is 26% more expensive than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$102 (£57) | £49 | + 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$71 (£39) | £32 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$144 (£80) | £54 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$158 (£88) | £55 | + 61% | |
| Transportation | + 43% | |||
| Transportation in Sydney (Australia) is 43% more expensive than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$28,608 (£15,853) | £22,837 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.42 (£0.79) | £1.23 | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$211 (£117) | £59 | + 97% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$25 (£14) | £13 | + 7% | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Sydney (Australia) is about the same as in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$9 (£5.20) | £2.90 | + 79% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$15 (£8) | £9 | - 5% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$63 (£35) | £75 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$7 (£4.06) | £2.74 | + 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.44 (£2.46) | £1.35 | + 82% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$8 (£4.20) | £2.57 | + 63% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.83 (£2.12) | £1.80 | + 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.90 (£2.16) | £1.49 | + 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$25 (£14) | £11 | + 29% | |
| Entertainment | + 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Sydney (Australia) is 42% more expensive than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$50 (£28) | £23 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$37 (£21) | £22 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$252 (£139) | £100 | + 39% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$97 (£54) | £54 | - 0% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$18 (£10) | £8 | + 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.29 (£2.38) | £2.65 | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$8 (£4.53) | £3.79 | + 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$729 (£404) | £295 | + 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.77 (£0.43) | £0.20 | + 113% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$77 (£43) | £35 | + 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$41 (£23) | £9 | + 145% | |
| TOTAL | + 41% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 671 prices entered by 98 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
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