Cost of living in Sydney, Australia vs Tarlac, Philippines
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Food | + 168% | |||
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Food in Sydney (Australia) is 168% more expensive than in Tarlac (Philippines) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$17 (Php655) | Php189 | + 246% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$13 (Php473) | Php136 | + 247% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$6 (Php229) | Php88 | + 160% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.49 (Php56) | Php74 | - 24% | |
12 eggs, large | AU$5.38 (Php202) | Php69 | + 194% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$4.96 (Php187) | Php26 | + 618% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$6 (Php227) | Php128 | + 77% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.74 (Php178) | Php103 | + 72% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.31 (Php124) | Php55 | + 126% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.35 (Php201) | Php47 | + 324% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$18 (Php660) | Php483 | + 37% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | AU$2.95 (Php111) | Php54 | + 106% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.34 (Php88) | Php42 | + 110% | |
Housing | + 248% | |||
Housing in Sydney (Australia) is 248% more expensive than in Tarlac (Philippines) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$4,525 (Php169,979) | Php26,400 | + 544% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$2,800 (Php105,176) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$481 (Php18,061) | Php1,997 | + 805% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$2,647 (Php99,430) | Php9,290 | + 970% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,873 (Php70,378) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$283 (Php10,631) | Php2,000 | + 432% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$70 (Php2,632) | Php1,502 | + 75% | |
40” flat screen tv | AU$548 (Php20,569) | Php18,342 | + 12% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$183 (Php6,883) | Php6,837 | + 1% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$20 (Php736) | Php273 | + 170% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$36 (Php1,335) | Php350 | + 281% | |
Clothes | + 118% | |||
Clothes in Sydney (Australia) is 118% more expensive than in Tarlac (Philippines) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$102 (Php3,848) | Php1,870 | + 106% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$71 (Php2,657) | Php1,149 | + 131% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$144 (Php5,414) | Php3,393 | + 60% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$158 (Php5,940) | Php2,096 | + 183% | |
Transportation | + 233% | |||
Transportation in Sydney (Australia) is 233% more expensive than in Tarlac (Philippines) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$28,608 (Php1,074,732) | Php1,500,000 | - 28% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.42 (Php53) | Php47 | + 12% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | AU$211 (Php7,933) | Php560 | + 1317% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$25 (Php934) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 12% | |||
Personal Care in Sydney (Australia) is 12% more expensive than in Tarlac (Philippines) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$9 (Php352) | Php233 | + 51% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$15 (Php559) | Php340 | + 64% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$63 (Php2,381) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$7 (Php275) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.44 (Php167) | Php106 | + 57% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$8 (Php284) | Php693 | - 59% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.83 (Php144) | Php64 | + 123% | |
Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.90 (Php146) | Php77 | + 91% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$25 (Php933) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 136% | |||
Entertainment in Sydney (Australia) is 136% more expensive than in Tarlac (Philippines) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$50 (Php1,868) | Php400 | + 367% | |
2 tickets to the movies | AU$37 (Php1,406) | Php400 | + 252% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$252 (Php9,451) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$97 (Php3,646) | Php941 | + 287% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$18 (Php678) | Php120 | + 465% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.29 (Php161) | Php190 | - 15% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$8 (Php307) | Php55 | + 459% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$729 (Php27,391) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.77 (Php29) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$77 (Php2,898) | Php600 | + 383% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$41 (Php1,540) | Php427 | + 261% | |
TOTAL | + 187% |

These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least Php215,398 (AU$5,734) in Sydney to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Php75,000 in Tarlac.
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