Cost of living in Sydney (Australia) is 41% more expensive than in Montevideo (Uruguay)
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| Food | - 0% | |||
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| Food in Sydney (Australia) is about the same as in Montevideo (Uruguay) | ||||
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| Sydney | Montevideo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$19 ($U516) | $U696 | - 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$14 ($U372) | $U434 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$7 ($U178) | $U216 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.72 ($U47) | $U41 | + 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.69 ($U154) | $U156 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$9 ($U247) | $U113 | + 119% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$8 ($U218) | $U273 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.54 ($U123) | $U73 | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.37 ($U92) | $U55 | + 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.76 ($U156) | $U93 | + 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$17 ($U464) | $U347 | + 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$4.05 ($U110) | $U129 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.14 ($U58) | $U81 | - 29% | |
| Housing | + 124% | |||
| Housing in Sydney (Australia) is 124% more expensive than in Montevideo (Uruguay) | ||||
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| Sydney | Montevideo | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$4,221 ($U114,541) | $U44,146 | + 159% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$2,950 ($U80,058) | $U26,631 | + 201% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$198 ($U5,371) | $U3,748 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$2,752 ($U74,669) | $U27,201 | + 175% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,864 ($U50,586) | $U18,771 | + 169% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$168 ($U4,546) | $U2,628 | + 73% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$63 ($U1,700) | $U1,503 | + 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$779 ($U21,143) | $U20,948 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$211 ($U5,715) | $U6,854 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$14 ($U378) | $U279 | + 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$42 ($U1,145) | $U273 | + 319% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Sydney (Australia) is about the same as in Montevideo (Uruguay) | ||||
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| Sydney | Montevideo | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$105 ($U2,855) | $U3,561 | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$74 ($U2,005) | $U1,940 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$161 ($U4,374) | $U4,478 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$173 ($U4,692) | $U4,331 | + 8% | |
| Transportation | + 55% | |||
| Transportation in Sydney (Australia) is 55% more expensive than in Montevideo (Uruguay) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$32,485 ($U881,530) | $U1,166,110 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$2.01 ($U55) | $U74 | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$183 ($U4,960) | $U2,317 | + 114% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$28 ($U759) | $U427 | + 78% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Sydney (Australia) is 21% cheaper than in Montevideo (Uruguay) | ||||
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| Sydney | Montevideo | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$11 ($U291) | $U332 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$14 ($U375) | $U583 | - 36% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$65 ($U1,752) | $U1,685 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$5.73 ($U155) | $U358 | - 57% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.54 ($U123) | $U155 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$4.88 ($U133) | $U341 | - 61% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.38 ($U92) | $U103 | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.79 ($U103) | $U147 | - 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$36 ($U966) | $U509 | + 90% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Sydney (Australia) is 13% more expensive than in Montevideo (Uruguay) | ||||
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| Sydney | Montevideo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$59 ($U1,601) | $U1,284 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$42 ($U1,149) | $U711 | + 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$215 ($U5,825) | $U1,385 | + 321% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$127 ($U3,453) | $U2,248 | + 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$20 ($U548) | $U631 | - 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.92 ($U134) | $U201 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$9 ($U246) | $U170 | + 44% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$756 ($U20,524) | $U54,626 | - 62% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.24 ($U7) | $U7 | - 4% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$109 ($U2,963) | $U2,447 | + 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$41 ($U1,104) | $U199 | + 455% | |
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TOTAL | + 41% | ||
These prices were last updated on February 06, 2023.
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