Cost of living in Sydney (Australia) is 50% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden)
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| Food | + 20% | |||
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| Food in Sydney (Australia) is 20% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Sydney | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$20 (138 kr) | 108 kr | + 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$14 (94 kr) | 80 kr | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$7 (46 kr) | 58 kr | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.74 (12 kr) | 15 kr | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.73 (40 kr) | 37 kr | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$9 (60 kr) | 30 kr | + 101% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$10 (69 kr) | 48 kr | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.81 (33 kr) | 28 kr | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.60 (25 kr) | 12 kr | + 114% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.10 (35 kr) | 18 kr | + 99% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$18 (126 kr) | 98 kr | + 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$4.08 (28 kr) | 20 kr | + 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.04 (14 kr) | 22 kr | - 34% | |
| Housing | + 93% | |||
| Housing in Sydney (Australia) is 93% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Sydney | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$4,135 (28,634 kr) | 13,652 kr | + 110% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$3,075 (21,297 kr) | 10,075 kr | + 111% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$198 (1,371 kr) | 1,053 kr | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$2,718 (18,824 kr) | 9,105 kr | + 107% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,923 (13,321 kr) | 6,057 kr | + 120% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$168 (1,160 kr) | 410 kr | + 183% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$63 (434 kr) | 275 kr | + 58% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$779 (5,396 kr) | 4,279 kr | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$211 (1,458 kr) | 1,132 kr | + 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$14 (96 kr) | 67 kr | + 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$42 (292 kr) | 203 kr | + 44% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Sydney (Australia) is 7% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Sydney | Malmo | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$105 (729 kr) | 937 kr | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$73 (504 kr) | 419 kr | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$161 (1,116 kr) | 966 kr | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$173 (1,197 kr) | 1,079 kr | + 11% | |
| Transportation | + 63% | |||
| Transportation in Sydney (Australia) is 63% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Sydney | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$34,971 (242,187 kr) | 259,042 kr | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$2.06 (14 kr) | 16 kr | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$191 (1,325 kr) | 564 kr | + 135% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$28 (194 kr) | 307 kr | - 37% | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Sydney (Australia) is 8% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Sydney | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$11 (74 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$13 (93 kr) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$65 (447 kr) | 261 kr | + 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$5.73 (40 kr) | 41 kr | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.54 (31 kr) | 31 kr | + 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$4.88 (34 kr) | 28 kr | + 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.38 (23 kr) | 28 kr | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.79 (26 kr) | 21 kr | + 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$38 (266 kr) | 274 kr | - 3% | |
| Entertainment | + 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Sydney (Australia) is 29% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Sydney | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$67 (462 kr) | 415 kr | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$42 (293 kr) | 267 kr | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$215 (1,487 kr) | 819 kr | + 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$127 (881 kr) | 847 kr | + 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$20 (140 kr) | 138 kr | + 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.92 (34 kr) | 40 kr | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$9 (63 kr) | 70 kr | - 10% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$756 (5,238 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.25 (1.71 kr) | 1.78 kr | - 4% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$109 (756 kr) | 286 kr | + 164% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$40 (278 kr) | 66 kr | + 321% | |
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TOTAL | + 50% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 548 prices entered by 124 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2023.
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