Cost of living in Wollongong (Australia) is 12% cheaper than in Darwin (Australia)
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Food | - 9% | |||
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Food in Wollongong (Australia) is 9% cheaper than in Darwin (Australia) | ||||
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Wollongong | Darwin | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$17 | AU$19 | - 10% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$13 | AU$13 | + 2% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$5.29 | AU$6 | - 12% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.59 | AU$1.57 | + 1% | |
12 eggs, large | AU$6 | AU$7 | - 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$5.30 | AU$4.68 | + 13% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$7 | AU$8 | - 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$3.83 | AU$4.50 | - 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.06 | AU$3.70 | - 17% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$4.13 | AU$5.28 | - 22% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$19 | AU$20 | - 7% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | AU$3.35 | AU$3.76 | - 11% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.23 | AU$2.69 | - 17% | |
Housing | - 8% | |||
Housing in Wollongong (Australia) is 8% cheaper than in Darwin (Australia) | ||||
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Wollongong | Darwin | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$2,767 | AU$2,726 | + 2% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$1,868 | AU$1,836 | + 2% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$207 | AU$355 | - 42% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$1,936 | AU$1,970 | - 2% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,294 | AU$1,524 | - 15% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$251 | AU$318 | - 21% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$55 | AU$61 | - 10% | |
40” flat screen tv | AU$607 | AU$690 | - 12% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$202 | AU$211 | - 4% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$10 | AU$11 | - 10% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$28 | AU$35 | - 19% | |
Clothes | - 13% | |||
Clothes in Wollongong (Australia) is 13% cheaper than in Darwin (Australia) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$115 | AU$143 | - 20% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$82 | AU$95 | - 14% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$165 | AU$144 | + 15% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$138 | AU$161 | - 14% | |
Transportation | - 6% | |||
Transportation in Wollongong (Australia) is 6% cheaper than in Darwin (Australia) | ||||
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Wollongong | Darwin | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$26,856 | AU$31,170 | - 14% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.61 | AU$1.67 | - 4% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | AU$77 | AU$87 | - 12% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$37 | AU$21 | + 79% | |
Personal Care | + 0% | |||
Personal Care in Wollongong (Australia) is about the same as in Darwin (Australia) | ||||
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Wollongong | Darwin | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$7 | AU$10 | - 30% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$30 | AU$18 | + 72% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$66 | AU$76 | - 13% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$7 | AU$8 | - 12% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.88 | AU$5.17 | - 6% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$5.71 | AU$8 | - 31% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.52 | AU$3.44 | + 2% | |
Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.34 | AU$3.94 | - 15% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$29 | AU$31 | - 5% | |
Entertainment | - 31% | |||
Entertainment in Wollongong (Australia) is 31% cheaper than in Darwin (Australia) | ||||
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Wollongong | Darwin | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$39 | AU$59 | - 34% | |
2 tickets to the movies | AU$32 | AU$40 | - 20% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$217 | AU$162 | + 34% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$92 | AU$104 | - 12% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$16 | AU$17 | - 2% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.24 | AU$5.40 | - 22% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$7 | AU$9 | - 24% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$573 | AU$542 | + 6% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.65 | AU$1.18 | - 45% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$57 | AU$77 | - 27% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$21 | AU$36 | - 41% | |
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TOTAL | - 12% |
These prices were last updated on February 15, 2025.
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 41 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
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