Cost of living in Sydney (Australia) is 69% more expensive than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States)
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| Food | + 19% | |||
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| Food in Sydney (Australia) is 19% more expensive than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| Sydney | Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$20 ($13) | $11 | + 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$14 ($9) | $8 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$7 ($4.35) | $3.76 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.73 ($1.13) | $1.12 | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.70 ($3.72) | $3.21 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$9 ($5.78) | $3.99 | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$10 ($6) | $5.88 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$5.01 ($3.28) | $3.17 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.60 ($2.35) | $1.67 | + 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.10 ($3.33) | $1.82 | + 83% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$18 ($12) | $16 | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$4.21 ($2.75) | $2.34 | + 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.04 ($1.33) | $1.23 | + 8% | |
| Housing | + 88% | |||
| Housing in Sydney (Australia) is 88% more expensive than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| Sydney | Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$4,100 ($2,679) | $1,077 | + 149% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$2,974 ($1,942) | $849 | + 129% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$198 ($129) | $196 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$2,718 ($1,776) | $781 | + 127% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,864 ($1,218) | $533 | + 128% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$168 ($109) | $122 | - 10% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$63 ($41) | $40 | + 1% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$779 ($509) | $322 | + 58% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$211 ($138) | $90 | + 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$14 ($9) | $9 | + 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$42 ($28) | $12 | + 121% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Sydney (Australia) is 25% more expensive than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| Sydney | Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$105 ($69) | $47 | + 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$68 ($45) | $37 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$161 ($105) | $100 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$173 ($113) | $79 | + 43% | |
| Transportation | + 155% | |||
| Transportation in Sydney (Australia) is 155% more expensive than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$34,971 ($22,845) | $21,332 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$2.04 ($1.33) | $0.84 | + 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$191 ($125) | $32 | + 285% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$28 ($18) | $16 | + 16% | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Sydney (Australia) is 19% cheaper than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| Sydney | Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$11 ($7) | $5.00 | + 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$13 ($9) | $12 | - 29% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$65 ($42) | $78 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$5.73 ($3.74) | $5.13 | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.54 ($2.97) | $3.42 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$4.88 ($3.19) | $4.39 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.38 ($2.21) | $3.46 | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$4.63 ($3.03) | $2.06 | + 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$38 ($25) | $14 | + 81% | |
| Entertainment | + 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Sydney (Australia) is 42% more expensive than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| Sydney | Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$67 ($44) | $36 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$42 ($28) | $22 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$215 ($140) | $58 | + 143% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$127 ($83) | $53 | + 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$20 ($13) | $8 | + 71% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.92 ($3.21) | $4.39 | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$9 ($5.93) | $5.00 | + 18% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$715 ($467) | $419 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.21 ($0.14) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$109 ($71) | $46 | + 54% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$37 ($24) | $8 | + 207% | |
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TOTAL | + 69% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2023.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 441 prices entered by 105 different people.
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