Cost of living in Sydney (Australia) is 137% more expensive than in Tartu (Estonia)
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| Food in Sydney (Australia) is 80% more expensive than in Tartu (Estonia) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Sydney (Australia) | Tartu (Estonia) | Diff |
| 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 (€3.17) | €2.04 | 56% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| AU$6 (€3.86) | €4.08 | 5% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| AU$4.74 (€3.03) | €1.90 | 59% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| AU$3.31 (€2.11) | €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 | 7% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| AU$2.34 (€1.50) | €0.53 | 184% |
| Housing in Sydney (Australia) is 209% more expensive than in Tartu (Estonia) | ||
| Sydney (Australia) | Tartu (Estonia) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| AU$4,517 (€2,887) | €716 | 303% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| AU$2,800 (€1,789) | €503 | 256% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| AU$481 (€307) | €136 | 126% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| AU$2,583 (€1,651) | €444 | 272% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| AU$1,873 (€1,197) | €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 | 85% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| AU$36 (€23) | €10 | 121% |
| Clothes in Sydney (Australia) is 8% more expensive than in Tartu (Estonia) | ||
| Sydney (Australia) | Tartu (Estonia) | Diff |
| 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 in Sydney (Australia) is 218% more expensive than in Tartu (Estonia) | ||
| Sydney (Australia) | Tartu (Estonia) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| AU$29,043 (€18,562) | €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 | 834% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| AU$25 (€16) | €9 | 86% |
| Personal Care in Sydney (Australia) is about the same as in Tartu (Estonia) | ||
| Sydney (Australia) | Tartu (Estonia) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| AU$9 (€5.99) | €7 | 15% |
| 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 | 63% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| AU$3.83 (€2.44) | €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 in Sydney (Australia) is 101% more expensive than in Tartu (Estonia) | ||
| Sydney (Australia) | Tartu (Estonia) | Diff |
| 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 (€2.74) | €2.79 | 2% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| AU$8 (€5.07) | €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 | 801% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| AU$77 (€49) | €44 | 11% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| AU$41 (€26) | €3.88 | 575% |
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For example, you would need at least €4,985 (AU$7,800) in Sydney to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €2,100 in Tartu.