Cost of living in Sydney (Australia) is 32% more expensive than in Canberra (Australia)
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| Food | + 10% | |||
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| Food in Sydney (Australia) is 10% more expensive than in Canberra (Australia) | ||||
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| Sydney | Canberra | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$23 | AU$25 | - 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$15 | AU$13 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$7 | AU$7 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$2.21 | AU$1.67 | + 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$8 | AU$7 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$6 | AU$4.54 | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$10 | AU$10 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$5.15 | AU$4.80 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.64 | AU$3.32 | + 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$7 | AU$6 | + 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$22 | AU$26 | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$3.52 | AU$3.10 | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$3.85 | AU$2.76 | + 40% | |
| Housing | + 44% | |||
| Housing in Sydney (Australia) is 44% more expensive than in Canberra (Australia) | ||||
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| Sydney | Canberra | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$5,920 | AU$3,193 | + 85% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$3,819 | AU$2,168 | + 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$212 | AU$267 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$3,291 | AU$2,398 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$2,340 | AU$1,749 | + 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$153 | AU$207 | - 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$76 | AU$55 | + 39% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$638 | AU$469 | + 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$296 | AU$271 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$17 | AU$10 | + 70% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$39 | AU$42 | - 8% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Sydney (Australia) is 17% more expensive than in Canberra (Australia) | ||||
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| Sydney | Canberra | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$120 | AU$112 | + 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$101 | AU$86 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$175 | AU$168 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$208 | AU$128 | + 62% | |
| Transportation | + 71% | |||
| Transportation in Sydney (Australia) is 71% more expensive than in Canberra (Australia) | ||||
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| Sydney | Canberra | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$38,979 | AU$31,916 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$2.06 | AU$1.88 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$207 | AU$109 | + 89% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$45 | AU$23 | + 96% | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Sydney (Australia) is 18% more expensive than in Canberra (Australia) | ||||
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| Sydney | Canberra | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$9 | AU$6 | + 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$15 | AU$20 | - 26% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$99 | AU$76 | + 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$8 | AU$7 | + 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$6 | AU$4.10 | + 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$8 | AU$7 | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$4.11 | AU$3.59 | + 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$4.21 | AU$2.99 | + 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$37 | AU$34 | + 10% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Sydney (Australia) is 9% cheaper than in Canberra (Australia) | ||||
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| Sydney | Canberra | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$68 | AU$70 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$49 | AU$33 | + 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$253 | AU$175 | + 45% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$142 | AU$88 | + 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$21 | AU$18 | + 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.96 | AU$4.77 | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$10 | AU$9 | + 12% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$904 | AU$738 | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.27 | AU$0.90 | - 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$95 | AU$67 | + 42% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$43 | AU$39 | + 12% | |
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TOTAL | + 32% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 847 prices entered by 95 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 13, 2024.
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