Cost of living in Darwin (Australia) is 11% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia)
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| Food | - 9% | |||
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| Food in Darwin (Australia) is 9% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
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| Darwin | Sydney | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$17 | AU$20 | - 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$13 | AU$14 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$8 | AU$7 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.55 | AU$1.74 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.41 | AU$5.73 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$4.16 | AU$9 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$7 | AU$10 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.25 | AU$4.81 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.56 | AU$3.60 | - 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.28 | AU$5.10 | + 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$20 | AU$18 | + 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$3.86 | AU$4.08 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.34 | AU$2.04 | + 15% | |
| Housing | - 23% | |||
| Housing in Darwin (Australia) is 23% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
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| Darwin | Sydney | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$2,590 | AU$4,135 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$1,772 | AU$3,075 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$349 | AU$198 | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$2,021 | AU$2,718 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,397 | AU$1,923 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$337 | AU$168 | + 101% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$70 | AU$63 | + 11% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$628 | AU$779 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$206 | AU$211 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$11 | AU$14 | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$30 | AU$42 | - 28% | |
| Clothes | + 44% | |||
| Clothes in Darwin (Australia) is 44% more expensive than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
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| Darwin | Sydney | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$143 | AU$105 | + 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$118 | AU$73 | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$180 | AU$161 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$187 | AU$173 | + 8% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Darwin (Australia) is 9% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
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| Darwin | Sydney | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$32,363 | AU$34,971 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.65 | AU$2.06 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | AU$191 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$21 | AU$28 | - 26% | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Darwin (Australia) is 7% more expensive than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
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| Darwin | Sydney | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$9 | AU$11 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$13 | AU$13 | - 3% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$85 | AU$65 | + 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | AU$5.73 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$5.22 | AU$4.54 | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$9 | AU$4.88 | + 82% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$2.86 | AU$3.38 | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.57 | AU$3.79 | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$29 | AU$38 | - 25% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Darwin (Australia) is 10% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
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| Darwin | Sydney | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$61 | AU$67 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$40 | AU$42 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$162 | AU$215 | - 25% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$122 | AU$127 | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$17 | AU$20 | - 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$5.40 | AU$4.92 | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$9 | AU$9 | + 0% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | AU$756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | AU$0.25 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$77 | AU$109 | - 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$34 | AU$40 | - 15% | |
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TOTAL | - 11% | ||
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2023.
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 542 prices entered by 115 different people.
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