- Cost of Living
- Australia
- Switzerland
- Wollongong
- Zurich
- Comparison
Cost of living in Wollongong, Australia compared to Zurich, Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Wollongong (Australia) is 43% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$15 (CHF 11) | CHF 25 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | AU$11 (CHF 7) | CHF 14 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$5.44 (CHF 3.80) | CHF 12 | - 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.11 (CHF 0.78) | CHF 1.71 | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$4.94 (CHF 3.45) | CHF 5.18 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$5.59 (CHF 3.90) | CHF 4.04 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$7 (CHF 4.85) | CHF 12 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$3.88 (CHF 2.71) | CHF 4.04 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.44 (CHF 2.41) | CHF 5.20 | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$4.30 (CHF 3.00) | CHF 1.76 | + 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$16 (CHF 11) | CHF 15 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | AU$3.34 (CHF 2.34) | CHF 2.47 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.07 (CHF 1.44) | CHF 2.85 | - 49% | |
| Housing | - 41% | |||
| Housing in Wollongong (Australia) is 41% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | AU$2,178 (CHF 1,522) | CHF 3,513 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | AU$1,615 (CHF 1,128) | CHF 2,538 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$246 (CHF 172) | CHF 161 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | AU$1,998 (CHF 1,396) | CHF 1,888 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | AU$1,253 (CHF 876) | CHF 1,357 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | AU$199 (CHF 139) | CHF 81 | + 72% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | AU$44 (CHF 31) | CHF 47 | - 34% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | AU$707 (CHF 494) | CHF 512 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$204 (CHF 143) | CHF 178 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$10 (CHF 7) | CHF 23 | - 69% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$27 (CHF 19) | CHF 31 | - 40% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Wollongong (Australia) is 20% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | AU$107 (CHF 75) | CHF 131 | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | AU$77 (CHF 54) | CHF 56 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$154 (CHF 107) | CHF 134 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$130 (CHF 91) | CHF 151 | - 40% | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in Wollongong (Australia) is 38% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$27,571 (CHF 19,263) | CHF 28,000 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.32 (CHF 0.92) | CHF 1.69 | - 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$70 (CHF 49) | CHF 81 | - 40% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$36 (CHF 25) | CHF 37 | - 32% | |
| Personal Care | - 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Wollongong (Australia) is 54% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$9 (CHF 5.94) | CHF 14 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$25 (CHF 17) | CHF 32 | - 46% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | AU$53 (CHF 37) | CHF 138 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | AU$6 (CHF 4.42) | CHF 7 | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.96 (CHF 3.46) | CHF 5.69 | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$5.67 (CHF 3.96) | CHF 5.59 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.49 (CHF 2.44) | CHF 3.00 | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.44 (CHF 2.40) | CHF 4.05 | - 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$27 (CHF 19) | CHF 45 | - 58% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Wollongong (Australia) is 34% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$37 (CHF 26) | CHF 73 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$30 (CHF 21) | CHF 37 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$224 (CHF 156) | CHF 174 | - 10% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$101 (CHF 71) | CHF 100 | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$15 (CHF 10) | CHF 17 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.17 (CHF 2.91) | CHF 4.84 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$5.82 (CHF 4.06) | CHF 6 | - 33% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | AU$550 (CHF 384) | CHF 526 | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.65 (CHF 0.45) | CHF 0.43 | + 6% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$57 (CHF 40) | CHF 108 | - 63% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | AU$19 (CHF 13) | CHF 8 | + 59% | |
| TOTAL | - 40% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 911 prices entered by 150 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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CHF 10,000
in Zurich
you would need to make just about CHF 6,027
(AU$8,627)
in Wollongong.
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