- Cost of Living
- Australia
- Switzerland
- Wollongong
- Zurich
- Comparison
Cost of living in Wollongong, Australia vs Zurich, Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Wollongong (Australia) is 39% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$15 (CHF 11) | CHF 24 | - 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | AU$11 (CHF 8) | CHF 13 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$5.17 (CHF 3.70) | CHF 12 | - 69% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.27 (CHF 0.91) | CHF 1.74 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.34 (CHF 3.83) | CHF 8 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$5.36 (CHF 3.84) | CHF 3.96 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$7 (CHF 4.98) | CHF 11 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$3.88 (CHF 2.78) | CHF 3.72 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.22 (CHF 2.31) | CHF 2.80 | - 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$4.30 (CHF 3.08) | CHF 2.30 | + 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$16 (CHF 12) | CHF 15 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | AU$3.30 (CHF 2.37) | CHF 2.44 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.12 (CHF 1.52) | CHF 2.27 | - 33% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in Wollongong (Australia) is 37% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | AU$2,276 (CHF 1,631) | CHF 3,001 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | AU$1,630 (CHF 1,168) | CHF 2,329 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$234 (CHF 168) | CHF 152 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | AU$2,009 (CHF 1,440) | CHF 2,245 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | AU$1,253 (CHF 898) | CHF 1,715 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | AU$190 (CHF 136) | CHF 101 | + 34% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | AU$50 (CHF 36) | CHF 38 | - 6% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | AU$658 (CHF 472) | CHF 512 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$189 (CHF 136) | CHF 178 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$10 (CHF 7) | CHF 21 | - 66% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$28 (CHF 20) | CHF 31 | - 34% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Wollongong (Australia) is 24% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | AU$107 (CHF 76) | CHF 124 | - 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | AU$77 (CHF 55) | CHF 61 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$154 (CHF 110) | CHF 145 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$130 (CHF 93) | CHF 193 | - 52% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Wollongong (Australia) is 40% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$26,857 (CHF 19,252) | CHF 26,863 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.38 (CHF 0.99) | CHF 2.28 | - 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$82 (CHF 59) | CHF 100 | - 41% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$36 (CHF 26) | CHF 39 | - 34% | |
| Personal Care | - 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Wollongong (Australia) is 48% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$9 (CHF 6) | CHF 13 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$25 (CHF 18) | CHF 32 | - 45% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | AU$59 (CHF 42) | CHF 120 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | AU$6 (CHF 4.54) | CHF 7 | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.96 (CHF 3.55) | CHF 5.97 | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$5.67 (CHF 4.06) | CHF 6 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.49 (CHF 2.50) | CHF 3.04 | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.44 (CHF 2.46) | CHF 4.05 | - 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$27 (CHF 20) | CHF 46 | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Wollongong (Australia) is 32% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$37 (CHF 27) | CHF 75 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$30 (CHF 22) | CHF 38 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$224 (CHF 161) | CHF 240 | - 33% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$101 (CHF 72) | CHF 111 | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$15 (CHF 11) | CHF 17 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.17 (CHF 2.99) | CHF 5.35 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$5.82 (CHF 4.17) | CHF 7 | - 41% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | AU$575 (CHF 412) | CHF 512 | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.65 (CHF 0.47) | CHF 0.33 | + 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$57 (CHF 41) | CHF 103 | - 61% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | AU$19 (CHF 13) | CHF 8 | + 59% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 900 prices entered by 145 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.717
CHF
/
AUD
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Cost of living in Wollongong (Australia) is 38% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
CHF 8,200
in Zurich
you would need to make just about CHF 5,111
(AU$7,129)
in Wollongong.
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