Cost of living in Sydney (Australia) is 102% more expensive than in Johannesburg (South Africa)
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| Food | + 111% | |||
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| Food in Sydney (Australia) is 111% more expensive than in Johannesburg (South Africa) | ||||
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| Sydney | Johannesburg | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$24 (R 292) | R 150 | + 94% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$15 (R 181) | R 83 | + 118% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$7 (R 89) | R 51 | + 75% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.91 (R 23) | R 19 | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$7 (R 86) | R 43 | + 99% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$7 (R 88) | R 27 | + 222% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$13 (R 156) | R 74 | + 112% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.36 (R 53) | R 28 | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$4.05 (R 49) | R 24 | + 105% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.66 (R 68) | R 24 | + 189% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$22 (R 262) | R 95 | + 175% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$3.97 (R 48) | R 25 | + 92% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$3.24 (R 39) | R 18 | + 117% | |
| Housing | + 212% | |||
| Housing in Sydney (Australia) is 212% more expensive than in Johannesburg (South Africa) | ||||
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| Sydney | Johannesburg | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$5,846 (R 70,539) | R 14,072 | + 401% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$3,972 (R 47,929) | R 10,985 | + 336% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$209 (R 2,519) | R 2,054 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$2,959 (R 35,705) | R 8,356 | + 327% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$2,231 (R 26,921) | R 6,336 | + 325% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$141 (R 1,703) | R 2,487 | - 32% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$48 (R 581) | R 740 | - 22% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$663 (R 7,998) | R 4,916 | + 63% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$233 (R 2,811) | R 1,709 | + 64% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$14 (R 172) | R 126 | + 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$42 (R 502) | R 59 | + 749% | |
| Clothes | + 54% | |||
| Clothes in Sydney (Australia) is 54% more expensive than in Johannesburg (South Africa) | ||||
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| Sydney | Johannesburg | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$110 (R 1,328) | R 860 | + 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$79 (R 956) | R 585 | + 63% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$156 (R 1,885) | R 1,619 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$183 (R 2,212) | R 1,364 | + 62% | |
| Transportation | + 55% | |||
| Transportation in Sydney (Australia) is 55% more expensive than in Johannesburg (South Africa) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$36,260 (R 437,528) | R 444,050 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$2.15 (R 26) | R 24 | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$183 (R 2,208) | R 1,222 | + 81% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$28 (R 340) | R 165 | + 106% | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Sydney (Australia) is 24% more expensive than in Johannesburg (South Africa) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$12 (R 145) | R 77 | + 88% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$14 (R 174) | R 306 | - 43% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$81 (R 973) | R 657 | + 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$5.56 (R 67) | R 46 | + 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.63 (R 56) | R 35 | + 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$5.72 (R 69) | R 76 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.43 (R 41) | R 35 | + 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$4.10 (R 49) | R 26 | + 93% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$40 (R 484) | R 169 | + 186% | |
| Entertainment | + 101% | |||
| Entertainment in Sydney (Australia) is 101% more expensive than in Johannesburg (South Africa) | ||||
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| Sydney | Johannesburg | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$66 (R 791) | R 444 | + 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$45 (R 543) | R 234 | + 132% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$216 (R 2,610) | R 820 | + 218% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$110 (R 1,332) | R 700 | + 90% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$23 (R 277) | R 95 | + 193% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$5.49 (R 66) | R 34 | + 95% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$11 (R 128) | R 36 | + 259% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$882 (R 10,645) | R 10,605 | + 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.21 (R 2.57) | R 1.80 | + 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$85 (R 1,024) | R 687 | + 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$40 (R 487) | R 49 | + 890% | |
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TOTAL | + 102% | ||
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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