Cost of living in Sydney (Australia) is 15% more expensive than in Detroit, Michigan (United States)
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| Food | - 5% | |||
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| Food in Sydney (Australia) is 5% cheaper than in Detroit, Michigan (United States) | ||||
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| Sydney | Detroit, Michigan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$19 ($13) | $16 | - 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$14 ($9) | $8 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$7 ($4.39) | $6 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.72 ($1.15) | $0.89 | + 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.69 ($3.80) | $3.03 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$9 ($6) | $3.45 | + 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$8 ($5.37) | $5.94 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.54 ($3.03) | $4.14 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.37 ($2.26) | $2.86 | - 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.76 ($3.85) | $1.76 | + 119% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$17 ($11) | $10 | + 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$3.96 ($2.65) | $2.30 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.14 ($1.43) | $2.83 | - 50% | |
| Housing | + 4% | |||
| Housing in Sydney (Australia) is 4% more expensive than in Detroit, Michigan (United States) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$4,135 ($2,766) | $2,647 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$3,075 ($2,057) | $1,538 | + 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$198 ($132) | $220 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$2,718 ($1,818) | $1,288 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,816 ($1,215) | $846 | + 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$168 ($112) | $126 | - 11% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$63 ($42) | $74 | - 44% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$779 ($521) | $264 | + 97% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$211 ($141) | $184 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$14 ($9) | $13 | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$42 ($28) | $26 | + 8% | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in Sydney (Australia) is 26% more expensive than in Detroit, Michigan (United States) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$105 ($70) | $52 | + 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$73 ($49) | $40 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$161 ($108) | $94 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$173 ($116) | $78 | + 48% | |
| Transportation | + 66% | |||
| Transportation in Sydney (Australia) is 66% more expensive than in Detroit, Michigan (United States) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$32,496 ($21,735) | $30,790 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$2.06 ($1.38) | $0.97 | + 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$191 ($128) | $59 | + 117% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$28 ($19) | $14 | + 37% | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Sydney (Australia) is 38% cheaper than in Detroit, Michigan (United States) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$11 ($7) | $12 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$13 ($9) | $15 | - 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$65 ($43) | $106 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$5.73 ($3.83) | $7 | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.54 ($3.04) | $4.95 | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$4.88 ($3.27) | $4.42 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.38 ($2.26) | $4.04 | - 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.79 ($2.53) | $1.57 | + 62% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$38 ($26) | $19 | + 36% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Sydney (Australia) is 11% more expensive than in Detroit, Michigan (United States) | ||||
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| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$67 ($45) | $60 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$42 ($28) | $24 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$215 ($144) | $202 | - 29% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$127 ($85) | $64 | + 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$20 ($14) | $12 | + 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.92 ($3.29) | $4.82 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$9 ($6) | $4.15 | + 46% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$756 ($506) | $410 | + 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.25 ($0.17) | $0.33 | - 50% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$109 ($73) | $45 | + 64% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$40 ($27) | $8 | + 219% | |
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TOTAL | + 15% | ||
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2023.
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