Cost of living in Sydney, Australia vs Tartu, Estonia
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Food | + 81% | |||
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Food in Sydney (Australia) is 81% more expensive than in Tartu (Estonia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$17 (€11) | €5.60 | + 99% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$13 (€8) | €5.13 | + 57% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$6 (€4.07) | €2.94 | + 39% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.49 (€0.95) | €0.93 | + 2% | |
12 eggs, large | AU$5.38 (€3.44) | €1.81 | + 91% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$4.96 (€3.18) | €2.04 | + 56% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$6 (€3.87) | €4.08 | - 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.74 (€3.03) | €1.90 | + 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.31 (€2.12) | €0.50 | + 323% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.35 (€3.42) | €1.27 | + 169% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$18 (€11) | €8 | + 44% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | AU$2.95 (€1.89) | €1.75 | + 8% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.34 (€1.50) | €0.53 | + 184% | |
Housing | + 209% | |||
Housing in Sydney (Australia) is 209% more expensive than in Tartu (Estonia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$4,517 (€2,890) | €716 | + 304% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$2,800 (€1,791) | €503 | + 256% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$481 (€308) | €136 | + 126% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$2,583 (€1,652) | €444 | + 272% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,873 (€1,199) | €331 | + 262% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$283 (€181) | €88 | + 105% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$70 (€45) | €18 | + 154% | |
40” flat screen tv | AU$548 (€350) | €372 | - 6% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$183 (€117) | €98 | + 19% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$20 (€13) | €7 | + 86% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$36 (€23) | €10 | + 121% | |
Clothes | + 8% | |||
Clothes in Sydney (Australia) is 8% more expensive than in Tartu (Estonia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$100 (€64) | €76 | - 15% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$69 (€44) | €36 | + 24% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$139 (€89) | €75 | + 19% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$154 (€99) | €109 | - 10% | |
Transportation | + 218% | |||
Transportation in Sydney (Australia) is 218% more expensive than in Tartu (Estonia) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$29,043 (€18,582) | €18,372 | + 1% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.42 (€0.91) | €1.32 | - 31% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | AU$211 (€135) | €14 | + 835% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$25 (€16) | €9 | + 86% | |
Personal Care | + 3% | |||
Personal Care in Sydney (Australia) is about the same as in Tartu (Estonia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$9 (€6) | €7 | - 14% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$15 (€10) | €16 | - 41% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$63 (€41) | €33 | + 22% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$7 (€4.68) | €3.65 | + 28% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.44 (€2.84) | €3.44 | - 17% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$8 (€4.84) | €2.96 | + 64% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.83 (€2.45) | €1.64 | + 50% | |
Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.90 (€2.49) | €1.88 | + 33% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$24 (€15) | €12 | + 26% | |
Entertainment | + 102% | |||
Entertainment in Sydney (Australia) is 102% more expensive than in Tartu (Estonia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$50 (€32) | €23 | + 37% | |
2 tickets to the movies | AU$38 (€24) | €13 | + 83% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$252 (€161) | €39 | + 317% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$97 (€62) | €37 | + 66% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$18 (€12) | €6 | + 88% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.29 (€2.75) | €2.79 | - 1% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$8 (€5.08) | €2.58 | + 96% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$739 (€473) | €537 | - 12% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.75 (€0.48) | €0.05 | + 802% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$77 (€49) | €44 | + 11% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$41 (€26) | €3.88 | + 576% | |
TOTAL | + 138% |

These prices were last updated on April 13, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least €4,991 (AU$7,800) in Sydney to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €2,100 in Tartu.
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