- Cost of Living
- Australia
- Switzerland
- Wollongong
- Zurich
- Comparison
Cost of living in Wollongong, Australia compared to 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 25 | - 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | AU$11 (CHF 8) | CHF 13 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$5.44 (CHF 4.10) | CHF 12 | - 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.11 (CHF 0.84) | CHF 1.75 | - 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$4.94 (CHF 3.72) | CHF 5.18 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$5.59 (CHF 4.21) | CHF 4.04 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$7 (CHF 5.23) | CHF 12 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$3.88 (CHF 2.92) | CHF 4.04 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.44 (CHF 2.59) | CHF 5.20 | - 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$4.30 (CHF 3.23) | CHF 1.76 | + 84% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$16 (CHF 12) | CHF 15 | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | AU$3.34 (CHF 2.52) | CHF 2.40 | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.07 (CHF 1.56) | CHF 2.85 | - 45% | |
| 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$2,178 (CHF 1,640) | CHF 3,513 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | AU$1,615 (CHF 1,216) | CHF 2,538 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$246 (CHF 185) | CHF 161 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | AU$1,998 (CHF 1,504) | CHF 1,888 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | AU$1,253 (CHF 944) | CHF 1,357 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | AU$199 (CHF 150) | CHF 81 | + 85% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | AU$44 (CHF 33) | CHF 47 | - 29% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | AU$707 (CHF 532) | CHF 752 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$204 (CHF 154) | CHF 169 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$10 (CHF 8) | CHF 19 | - 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$27 (CHF 20) | CHF 30 | - 34% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Wollongong (Australia) is 14% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | AU$107 (CHF 80) | CHF 131 | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | AU$77 (CHF 58) | CHF 56 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$154 (CHF 116) | CHF 134 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$130 (CHF 98) | CHF 151 | - 35% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Wollongong (Australia) is 33% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$27,571 (CHF 20,758) | CHF 28,000 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.33 (CHF 1.00) | CHF 1.69 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$70 (CHF 53) | CHF 81 | - 35% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$36 (CHF 27) | CHF 37 | - 25% | |
| 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 6) | CHF 21 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$25 (CHF 19) | CHF 29 | - 35% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | AU$53 (CHF 40) | CHF 140 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | AU$6 (CHF 4.77) | CHF 9 | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.96 (CHF 3.73) | CHF 6 | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$5.67 (CHF 4.27) | CHF 5.61 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.49 (CHF 2.63) | CHF 2.83 | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.21 (CHF 2.42) | CHF 4.05 | - 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$27 (CHF 21) | CHF 44 | - 53% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Wollongong (Australia) is 29% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$37 (CHF 28) | CHF 68 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$30 (CHF 23) | CHF 37 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$224 (CHF 169) | CHF 189 | - 11% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$109 (CHF 82) | CHF 100 | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$14 (CHF 11) | CHF 17 | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.17 (CHF 3.14) | CHF 4.84 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$5.82 (CHF 4.38) | CHF 6 | - 28% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | AU$550 (CHF 414) | CHF 526 | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.65 (CHF 0.49) | CHF 0.43 | + 14% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$59 (CHF 44) | CHF 108 | - 59% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | AU$19 (CHF 14) | CHF 8 | + 71% | |
| TOTAL | - 36% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,250 prices entered by 188 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Wollongong (Australia) is 36% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
CHF 12,000
in Zurich
you would need to make just about CHF 7,714
(AU$10,247)
in Wollongong.
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