Cost of living in Amarillo, Texas (United States) is 37% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia)
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| Food in Amarillo, Texas (United States) is about the same as in Sydney (Australia) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Amarillo, Texas (United States) | Sydney (Australia) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| $16 (AU$20) | AU$17 | 17% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| $8 (AU$11) | AU$13 | 16% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| $4.26 (AU$5.50) | AU$5.90 | 7% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| $0.96 (AU$1.24) | AU$1.50 | 17% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| $3.40 (AU$4.38) | AU$4.89 | 11% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| $2.66 (AU$3.43) | AU$5.06 | 32% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| $4.88 (AU$6) | AU$5.88 | 7% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| $3.55 (AU$4.57) | AU$4.81 | 5% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| $1.25 (AU$1.62) | AU$3.30 | 51% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| $5.68 (AU$7) | AU$5.46 | 34% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| $13 (AU$16) | AU$17 | 4% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| $1.83 (AU$2.36) | AU$2.92 | 19% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| $1.73 (AU$2.22) | AU$2.35 | 5% |
| Housing in Amarillo, Texas (United States) is 49% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||
| Amarillo, Texas (United States) | Sydney (Australia) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| $1,376 (AU$1,773) | AU$4,430 | 60% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| $940 (AU$1,212) | AU$2,794 | 57% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| $187 (AU$240) | AU$350 | 31% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| $732 (AU$943) | AU$2,647 | 64% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| $649 (AU$836) | AU$1,873 | 55% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| $147 (AU$189) | AU$297 | 36% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| $46 (AU$59) | AU$70 | 16% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| $310 (AU$399) | AU$554 | 28% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $152 (AU$196) | AU$195 | 1% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| $14 (AU$19) | AU$20 | 5% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| $19 (AU$25) | AU$36 | 30% |
| Clothes in Amarillo, Texas (United States) is 38% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||
| Amarillo, Texas (United States) | Sydney (Australia) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| $47 (AU$60) | AU$107 | 44% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| $31 (AU$40) | AU$73 | 45% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $94 (AU$121) | AU$143 | 15% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| $110 (AU$142) | AU$160 | 11% |
| Transportation in Amarillo, Texas (United States) is 59% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||
| Amarillo, Texas (United States) | Sydney (Australia) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| $21,300 (AU$27,447) | AU$28,544 | 4% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| $0.58 (AU$0.75) | AU$1.44 | 48% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| $50 (AU$64) | AU$211 | 70% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| - | AU$25 | - |
| Personal Care in Amarillo, Texas (United States) is 36% more expensive than in Sydney (Australia) | ||
| Amarillo, Texas (United States) | Sydney (Australia) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $6 (AU$8) | AU$8 | 8% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| $28 (AU$36) | AU$15 | 142% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| $93 (AU$120) | AU$65 | 83% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| $6 (AU$8) | AU$7 | 8% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| $3.16 (AU$4.08) | AU$4.60 | 11% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| $7 (AU$9) | AU$8 | 22% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| $4.13 (AU$5.32) | AU$3.83 | 39% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| $1.34 (AU$1.73) | AU$3.65 | 53% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| $18 (AU$23) | AU$25 | 7% |
| Entertainment in Amarillo, Texas (United States) is 12% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||
| Amarillo, Texas (United States) | Sydney (Australia) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| $39 (AU$51) | AU$53 | 5% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| $18 (AU$23) | AU$38 | 38% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| $83 (AU$107) | AU$222 | 52% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| $53 (AU$68) | AU$101 | 32% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| $9 (AU$12) | AU$18 | 36% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| $4.99 (AU$6) | AU$4.30 | 50% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| $3.70 (AU$4.77) | AU$8 | 40% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| $430 (AU$554) | AU$729 | 24% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| $1.00 (AU$1.29) | AU$0.77 | 67% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| $46 (AU$59) | AU$77 | 24% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| $7 (AU$8) | AU$41 | 79% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$13,000 in Sydney you would need to make just about AU$8,250 ($6,402) in Amarillo, Texas.