Cost of living in Uppsala, Sweden vs Sydney, Australia
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| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uppsala (Sweden) is 7% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 116 kr (AU$18) | AU$17 | + 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 77 kr (AU$12) | AU$13 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 57 kr (AU$9) | AU$5.95 | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12 kr (AU$1.86) | AU$1.50 | + 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 31 kr (AU$4.77) | AU$5.04 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 26 kr (AU$4.12) | AU$4.99 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 48 kr (AU$7) | AU$6 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 26 kr (AU$4.01) | AU$4.73 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 10 kr (AU$1.63) | AU$3.38 | - 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16 kr (AU$2.54) | AU$5.41 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 95 kr (AU$15) | AU$18 | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 21 kr (AU$3.28) | AU$2.94 | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 kr (AU$1.98) | AU$2.34 | - 16% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in Uppsala (Sweden) is 47% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 13,576 kr (AU$2,119) | AU$4,430 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 8,904 kr (AU$1,390) | AU$2,794 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 869 kr (AU$136) | AU$350 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 8,895 kr (AU$1,388) | AU$2,647 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 6,178 kr (AU$964) | AU$1,873 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 804 kr (AU$126) | AU$297 | - 58% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 261 kr (AU$41) | AU$70 | - 42% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,855 kr (AU$602) | AU$554 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 797 kr (AU$124) | AU$195 | - 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 79 kr (AU$12) | AU$20 | - 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 210 kr (AU$33) | AU$36 | - 8% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Uppsala (Sweden) is 6% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 931 kr (AU$145) | AU$107 | + 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 327 kr (AU$51) | AU$73 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,005 kr (AU$157) | AU$143 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,128 kr (AU$176) | AU$160 | + 10% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Uppsala (Sweden) is 20% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 205,391 kr (AU$32,055) | AU$28,544 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 kr (AU$2.26) | AU$1.44 | + 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 837 kr (AU$131) | AU$211 | - 38% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 308 kr (AU$48) | AU$25 | + 93% | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Uppsala (Sweden) is 12% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 49 kr (AU$8) | AU$8 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 124 kr (AU$19) | AU$15 | + 31% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 196 kr (AU$31) | AU$65 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 40 kr (AU$6) | AU$7 | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 30 kr (AU$4.64) | AU$4.60 | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 22 kr (AU$3.43) | AU$8 | - 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 18 kr (AU$2.77) | AU$3.83 | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 19 kr (AU$2.99) | AU$3.65 | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 305 kr (AU$48) | AU$25 | + 92% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Uppsala (Sweden) is 27% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 372 kr (AU$58) | AU$53 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 251 kr (AU$39) | AU$38 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,000 kr (AU$156) | AU$222 | - 30% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 761 kr (AU$119) | AU$101 | + 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 119 kr (AU$19) | AU$18 | + 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 37 kr (AU$5.84) | AU$4.30 | + 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 55 kr (AU$9) | AU$8 | + 6% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,283 kr (AU$668) | AU$729 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.34 kr (AU$0.21) | AU$0.77 | - 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 448 kr (AU$70) | AU$77 | - 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 61 kr (AU$9) | AU$41 | - 77% | |
| TOTAL | - 28% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 853 prices entered by 116 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in Uppsala (Sweden) is 28% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$14,000 in Sydney you would need to make just about AU$10,068 (64,507 kr) in Uppsala.
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