Cost of living in Sydney (Australia) is 141% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia)
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| Food | + 72% | |||
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| Food in Sydney (Australia) is 72% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| Sydney | Skopje | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$20 (746 ден) | 645 ден | + 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$14 (509 ден) | 313 ден | + 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$7 (249 ден) | 208 ден | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.73 (65 ден) | 73 ден | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.70 (213 ден) | 121 ден | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$9 (331 ден) | 77 ден | + 330% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$10 (371 ден) | 235 ден | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$5.01 (188 ден) | 45 ден | + 314% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.60 (135 ден) | 46 ден | + 191% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.10 (191 ден) | 55 ден | + 247% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$18 (679 ден) | 419 ден | + 62% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$4.21 (158 ден) | 81 ден | + 96% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.04 (76 ден) | 38 ден | + 99% | |
| Housing | + 263% | |||
| Housing in Sydney (Australia) is 263% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| Sydney | Skopje | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$4,100 (153,461 ден) | 30,990 ден | + 395% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$2,974 (111,289 ден) | 20,700 ден | + 438% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$198 (7,408 ден) | 7,375 ден | + 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$2,718 (101,729 ден) | 19,141 ден | + 431% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,864 (69,763 ден) | 14,531 ден | + 380% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$168 (6,270 ден) | 4,640 ден | + 35% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$63 (2,345 ден) | 947 ден | + 148% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$779 (29,161 ден) | 33,728 ден | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$211 (7,882 ден) | 5,432 ден | + 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$14 (521 ден) | 406 ден | + 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$42 (1,579 ден) | 351 ден | + 349% | |
| Clothes | + 46% | |||
| Clothes in Sydney (Australia) is 46% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| Sydney | Skopje | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$105 (3,938 ден) | 2,388 ден | + 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$68 (2,558 ден) | 1,828 ден | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$161 (6,032 ден) | 4,143 ден | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$173 (6,471 ден) | 4,499 ден | + 44% | |
| Transportation | + 162% | |||
| Transportation in Sydney (Australia) is 162% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| Sydney | Skopje | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$34,971 (1,308,845 ден) | 1,412,800 ден | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$2.04 (76 ден) | 73 ден | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$191 (7,162 ден) | 1,603 ден | + 347% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$28 (1,047 ден) | 365 ден | + 187% | |
| Personal Care | + 73% | |||
| Personal Care in Sydney (Australia) is 73% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| Sydney | Skopje | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$11 (402 ден) | 213 ден | + 89% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$13 (503 ден) | 251 ден | + 100% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$65 (2,417 ден) | 1,086 ден | + 123% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$5.73 (214 ден) | 163 ден | + 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.54 (170 ден) | 178 ден | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$4.88 (183 ден) | 193 ден | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.38 (126 ден) | 44 ден | + 188% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$4.63 (173 ден) | 86 ден | + 101% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$38 (1,440 ден) | 250 ден | + 476% | |
| Entertainment | + 105% | |||
| Entertainment in Sydney (Australia) is 105% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| Sydney | Skopje | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$67 (2,498 ден) | 1,096 ден | + 128% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$42 (1,585 ден) | 614 ден | + 158% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$215 (8,034 ден) | 1,132 ден | + 610% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$127 (4,763 ден) | 1,587 ден | + 200% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$20 (756 ден) | 289 ден | + 161% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.92 (184 ден) | 91 ден | + 103% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$9 (340 ден) | 123 ден | + 176% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$715 (26,763 ден) | 38,422 ден | - 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.21 (8 ден) | 5.02 ден | + 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$109 (4,086 ден) | 2,986 ден | + 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$37 (1,388 ден) | 139 ден | + 898% | |
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TOTAL | + 141% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 530 prices entered by 119 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 29, 2023.
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