Cost of living in Sydney (Australia) is 61% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast)
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| Food | + 29% | |||
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| Food in Sydney (Australia) is 29% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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| Sydney | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$20 (8,108 Franc) | 8,263 Franc | - 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$14 (5,737 Franc) | 4,719 Franc | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$7 (2,683 Franc) | 3,635 Franc | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.78 (727 Franc) | 1,176 Franc | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.51 (2,250 Franc) | 1,295 Franc | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$9 (3,742 Franc) | 873 Franc | + 329% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$8 (3,377 Franc) | 4,136 Franc | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.46 (1,819 Franc) | 1,549 Franc | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.61 (1,476 Franc) | 624 Franc | + 136% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$4.87 (1,987 Franc) | 598 Franc | + 232% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$18 (7,321 Franc) | 7,518 Franc | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$4.12 (1,682 Franc) | 1,588 Franc | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.24 (914 Franc) | 282 Franc | + 224% | |
| Housing | + 66% | |||
| Housing in Sydney (Australia) is 66% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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| Sydney | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$4,110 (1,677,924 Franc) | 1,056,270 Franc | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$3,210 (1,310,293 Franc) | 558,451 Franc | + 135% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$199 (81,227 Franc) | 110,345 Franc | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$2,722 (1,111,316 Franc) | 646,674 Franc | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,865 (761,442 Franc) | 232,392 Franc | + 228% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$155 (63,379 Franc) | 47,516 Franc | + 33% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$63 (25,560 Franc) | 22,052 Franc | + 16% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$716 (292,380 Franc) | 259,144 Franc | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$209 (85,334 Franc) | 124,043 Franc | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$14 (5,741 Franc) | 4,668 Franc | + 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$42 (17,168 Franc) | 8,165 Franc | + 110% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Sydney (Australia) is 7% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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| Sydney | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$105 (42,926 Franc) | 38,513 Franc | + 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$68 (27,919 Franc) | 36,261 Franc | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$161 (65,823 Franc) | 45,751 Franc | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$174 (71,059 Franc) | 57,267 Franc | + 24% | |
| Transportation | + 132% | |||
| Transportation in Sydney (Australia) is 132% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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| Sydney | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$33,900 (13,838,756 Franc) | 12,545,800 Franc | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$2.04 (833 Franc) | 647 Franc | + 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$191 (77,857 Franc) | 25,392 Franc | + 207% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$28 (11,416 Franc) | 5,555 Franc | + 106% | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Sydney (Australia) is 18% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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| Sydney | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$11 (4,411 Franc) | 3,269 Franc | + 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$13 (5,468 Franc) | 5,160 Franc | + 6% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$67 (27,270 Franc) | 17,083 Franc | + 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$5.74 (2,344 Franc) | 3,618 Franc | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.55 (1,856 Franc) | 2,701 Franc | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$4.89 (1,994 Franc) | 2,220 Franc | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.59 (1,466 Franc) | 755 Franc | + 94% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$4.63 (1,892 Franc) | 1,467 Franc | + 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$38 (15,696 Franc) | 6,526 Franc | + 141% | |
| Entertainment | + 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Sydney (Australia) is 31% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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| Sydney | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$67 (27,206 Franc) | 23,263 Franc | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$40 (16,226 Franc) | 8,921 Franc | + 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$215 (87,690 Franc) | 15,981 Franc | + 449% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$120 (48,800 Franc) | 44,205 Franc | + 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$19 (7,678 Franc) | 5,719 Franc | + 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$5.06 (2,066 Franc) | 2,494 Franc | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$8 (3,384 Franc) | 1,083 Franc | + 212% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$719 (293,638 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.21 (87 Franc) | 93 Franc | - 6% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$91 (37,191 Franc) | 47,312 Franc | - 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$37 (15,190 Franc) | 867 Franc | + 1652% | |
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TOTAL | + 61% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 496 prices entered by 104 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 09, 2023.
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