Cost of living in Sydney (Australia) is 9% cheaper than in Singapore
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| Food | + 6% | |||
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| Food in Sydney (Australia) is 6% more expensive than in Singapore | ||||
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| Sydney | Singapore | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$23 (SGD $20) | SGD $15 | + 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$16 (SGD $14) | SGD $10 | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$7 (SGD $6) | SGD $8 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$2.09 (SGD $1.82) | SGD $3.72 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$8 (SGD $7) | SGD $5.34 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$5.54 (SGD $4.83) | SGD $3.73 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$10 (SGD $8) | SGD $13 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$5.15 (SGD $4.49) | SGD $5.64 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.64 (SGD $3.18) | SGD $3.81 | - 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$7 (SGD $7) | SGD $4.77 | + 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$22 (SGD $19) | SGD $33 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$3.52 (SGD $3.07) | SGD $2.91 | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$3.85 (SGD $3.36) | SGD $2.99 | + 12% | |
| Housing | - 23% | |||
| Housing in Sydney (Australia) is 23% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$5,308 (SGD $4,629) | SGD $6,589 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$3,393 (SGD $2,959) | SGD $4,551 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$212 (SGD $185) | SGD $216 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$3,291 (SGD $2,870) | SGD $4,071 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$2,340 (SGD $2,041) | SGD $3,007 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$153 (SGD $133) | SGD $139 | - 4% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$76 (SGD $66) | SGD $49 | + 35% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$638 (SGD $557) | SGD $681 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$296 (SGD $258) | SGD $157 | + 64% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$17 (SGD $15) | SGD $12 | + 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$39 (SGD $34) | SGD $22 | + 55% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Sydney (Australia) is 16% more expensive than in Singapore | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$120 (SGD $105) | SGD $107 | - 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$101 (SGD $88) | SGD $63 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$175 (SGD $153) | SGD $159 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$208 (SGD $181) | SGD $195 | - 7% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Sydney (Australia) is about the same as in Singapore | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$40,201 (SGD $35,061) | SGD $156,163 | - 78% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$2.00 (SGD $1.75) | SGD $2.86 | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$201 (SGD $176) | SGD $84 | + 108% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$44 (SGD $38) | SGD $42 | - 8% | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Sydney (Australia) is 24% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$9 (SGD $8) | SGD $14 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$15 (SGD $13) | SGD $19 | - 33% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$99 (SGD $87) | SGD $92 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$8 (SGD $7) | SGD $13 | - 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.95 (SGD $4.31) | SGD $5.63 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$8 (SGD $7) | SGD $11 | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$4.13 (SGD $3.60) | SGD $3.41 | + 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$4.21 (SGD $3.67) | SGD $5.59 | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$37 (SGD $32) | SGD $40 | - 19% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Sydney (Australia) is 7% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
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| Sydney | Singapore | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$68 (SGD $59) | SGD $56 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$49 (SGD $43) | SGD $30 | + 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$253 (SGD $221) | SGD $213 | + 4% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$142 (SGD $124) | SGD $126 | - 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$21 (SGD $18) | SGD $21 | - 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.96 (SGD $4.33) | SGD $8 | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$10 (SGD $9) | SGD $10 | - 11% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$904 (SGD $788) | SGD $922 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.27 (SGD $0.23) | SGD $0.27 | - 12% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$95 (SGD $83) | SGD $206 | - 60% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$43 (SGD $38) | SGD $16 | + 139% | |
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TOTAL | - 9% | ||
These prices were last updated on December 04, 2024.
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