Cost of living in Wilmington, Delaware, United States vs Sydney, Australia
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Food | - 3% | |||
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Food in Wilmington, Delaware (United States) is about the same as in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (AU$19) | AU$17 | + 10% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (AU$9) | AU$13 | - 27% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.01 (AU$5.19) | AU$5.95 | - 13% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.94 (AU$1.22) | AU$1.50 | - 18% | |
12 eggs, large | $3.25 (AU$4.21) | AU$5.04 | - 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.39 (AU$5.70) | AU$4.99 | + 14% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (AU$10) | AU$6 | + 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.13 (AU$5.36) | AU$4.73 | + 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.88 (AU$2.44) | AU$3.38 | - 28% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.53 (AU$4.57) | AU$5.41 | - 15% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (AU$18) | AU$18 | + 1% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.83 (AU$2.37) | AU$2.94 | - 19% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.25 (AU$2.92) | AU$2.34 | + 24% | |
Housing | - 37% | |||
Housing in Wilmington, Delaware (United States) is 37% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,526 (AU$1,978) | AU$4,430 | - 55% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,195 (AU$1,549) | AU$2,794 | - 45% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $159 (AU$206) | AU$350 | - 41% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,312 (AU$1,701) | AU$2,647 | - 36% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $932 (AU$1,208) | AU$1,873 | - 36% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $116 (AU$150) | AU$297 | - 50% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $69 (AU$89) | AU$70 | + 27% | |
40” flat screen tv | $319 (AU$414) | AU$554 | - 25% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $89 (AU$115) | AU$195 | - 41% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (AU$14) | AU$20 | - 27% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $19 (AU$24) | AU$36 | - 32% | |
Clothes | - 26% | |||
Clothes in Wilmington, Delaware (United States) is 26% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $49 (AU$64) | AU$107 | - 41% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $47 (AU$61) | AU$73 | - 16% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $73 (AU$95) | AU$143 | - 34% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $81 (AU$105) | AU$160 | - 35% | |
Transportation | - 41% | |||
Transportation in Wilmington, Delaware (United States) is 41% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $19,852 (AU$25,741) | AU$28,544 | - 10% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.62 (AU$0.80) | AU$1.44 | - 44% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $83 (AU$108) | AU$211 | - 49% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $24 (AU$32) | AU$25 | + 28% | |
Personal Care | + 37% | |||
Personal Care in Wilmington, Delaware (United States) is 37% more expensive than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 (AU$14) | AU$8 | + 61% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $6 (AU$8) | AU$15 | - 44% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $101 (AU$131) | AU$65 | + 100% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (AU$10) | AU$7 | + 30% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.66 (AU$4.75) | AU$4.60 | + 3% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (AU$8) | AU$8 | + 5% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $6 (AU$8) | AU$3.83 | + 104% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.83 (AU$2.37) | AU$3.65 | - 35% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (AU$27) | AU$25 | + 9% | |
Entertainment | - 15% | |||
Entertainment in Wilmington, Delaware (United States) is 15% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $46 (AU$59) | AU$53 | + 11% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $23 (AU$30) | AU$38 | - 21% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $211 (AU$273) | AU$222 | + 23% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $75 (AU$97) | AU$101 | - 4% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (AU$12) | AU$18 | - 33% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.46 (AU$7) | AU$4.30 | + 65% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (AU$8) | AU$8 | - 0% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $391 (AU$507) | AU$729 | - 31% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.67 (AU$0.86) | AU$0.77 | + 12% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $38 (AU$49) | AU$77 | - 37% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 (AU$9) | AU$41 | - 77% | |
TOTAL | - 27% |

These prices were last updated on January 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in Wilmington, Delaware (United States) is 27% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$12,000 in Sydney you would need to make just about AU$8,736 ($6,737) in Wilmington, Delaware.
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