Cost of living in Santiago de Compostela (Spain) is 49% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia)
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| Food in Santiago de Compostela (Spain) is 25% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Santiago de Compostela (Spain) | Sydney (Australia) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| €12 (AU$19) | AU$17 | 11% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| €7 (AU$11) | AU$13 | 14% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| €3.27 (AU$5.13) | AU$5.99 | 14% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| €0.78 (AU$1.22) | AU$1.50 | 18% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| €2.77 (AU$4.34) | AU$4.94 | 12% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| €1.70 (AU$2.66) | AU$5.03 | 47% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| €4.56 (AU$7) | AU$6 | 19% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| €1.34 (AU$2.10) | AU$4.79 | 56% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| €1.09 (AU$1.71) | AU$3.34 | 49% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| €1.11 (AU$1.74) | AU$5.46 | 68% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| €8 (AU$12) | AU$17 | 28% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| €1.64 (AU$2.56) | AU$2.99 | 14% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| €0.80 (AU$1.26) | AU$2.35 | 46% |
| Housing in Santiago de Compostela (Spain) is 62% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||
| Santiago de Compostela (Spain) | Sydney (Australia) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| €781 (AU$1,225) | AU$4,430 | 72% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| €458 (AU$718) | AU$2,794 | 74% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| €110 (AU$172) | AU$520 | 67% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| €508 (AU$796) | AU$2,647 | 70% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| €346 (AU$542) | AU$1,873 | 71% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| €113 (AU$177) | AU$297 | 40% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| €39 (AU$60) | AU$70 | 14% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| €463 (AU$726) | AU$598 | 21% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €69 (AU$109) | AU$203 | 46% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| €7 (AU$11) | AU$20 | 46% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| €10 (AU$15) | AU$36 | 57% |
| Clothes in Santiago de Compostela (Spain) is 11% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||
| Santiago de Compostela (Spain) | Sydney (Australia) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| €86 (AU$135) | AU$107 | 26% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| €34 (AU$53) | AU$73 | 28% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €85 (AU$133) | AU$143 | 7% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| €90 (AU$141) | AU$160 | 12% |
| Transportation in Santiago de Compostela (Spain) is 55% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||
| Santiago de Compostela (Spain) | Sydney (Australia) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| €20,318 (AU$31,861) | AU$28,005 | 14% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| €1.35 (AU$2.11) | AU$1.44 | 47% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| €34 (AU$53) | AU$211 | 75% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| €13 (AU$20) | AU$25 | 21% |
| Personal Care in Santiago de Compostela (Spain) is 17% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||
| Santiago de Compostela (Spain) | Sydney (Australia) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €4.67 (AU$7) | AU$8 | 13% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| €6 (AU$9) | AU$15 | 36% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| €54 (AU$85) | AU$65 | 30% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| €3.35 (AU$5.25) | AU$7 | 28% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| €2.63 (AU$4.12) | AU$4.60 | 10% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| €3.51 (AU$5.50) | AU$8 | 27% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| €1.37 (AU$2.14) | AU$3.83 | 44% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| €1.51 (AU$2.36) | AU$3.65 | 35% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| €11 (AU$17) | AU$25 | 32% |
| Entertainment in Santiago de Compostela (Spain) is 47% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||
| Santiago de Compostela (Spain) | Sydney (Australia) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| €24 (AU$37) | AU$53 | 30% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| €13 (AU$21) | AU$38 | 44% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| €34 (AU$54) | AU$222 | 76% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| €39 (AU$61) | AU$101 | 40% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| €6 (AU$10) | AU$18 | 46% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| €1.69 (AU$2.65) | AU$4.30 | 38% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| €4.37 (AU$7) | AU$8 | 14% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| €443 (AU$694) | AU$729 | 5% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| €0.17 (AU$0.26) | AU$0.77 | 66% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| €39 (AU$61) | AU$77 | 21% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| €4.82 (AU$8) | AU$41 | 82% |
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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$6,604 (€4,211) in Santiago de Compostela.