Cost of living in Sydney, Australia vs Tembisa, South Africa
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| Food | + 211% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sydney (Australia) is 211% more expensive than in Tembisa (South Africa) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$17 (R 206) | R 60 | + 243% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$13 (R 149) | R 50 | + 197% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$6 (R 72) | R 31 | + 129% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.49 (R 18) | R 15 | + 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.38 (R 64) | R 23 | + 180% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$4.96 (R 59) | R 13 | + 350% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$6 (R 71) | R 41 | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.74 (R 56) | R 14 | + 299% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.31 (R 39) | R 8 | + 388% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.35 (R 63) | R 14 | + 367% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$18 (R 207) | R 138 | + 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$2.95 (R 35) | R 16 | + 113% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.34 (R 28) | R 5.00 | + 452% | |
| Housing | + 107% | |||
| Housing in Sydney (Australia) is 107% more expensive than in Tembisa (South Africa) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$4,525 (R 53,361) | R 22,750 | + 135% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$2,800 (R 33,017) | R 19,000 | + 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$481 (R 5,670) | R 1,350 | + 320% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$2,647 (R 31,213) | R 20,000 | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,873 (R 22,093) | R 12,000 | + 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$283 (R 3,337) | R 1,000 | + 234% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$70 (R 826) | R 600 | + 38% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$548 (R 6,457) | R 6,833 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$183 (R 2,161) | R 1,233 | + 75% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$20 (R 231) | R 78 | + 198% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$36 (R 419) | R 40 | + 947% | |
| Clothes | + 37% | |||
| Clothes in Sydney (Australia) is 37% more expensive than in Tembisa (South Africa) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$102 (R 1,208) | R 700 | + 73% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$71 (R 834) | R 717 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$144 (R 1,700) | R 1,167 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$158 (R 1,865) | R 800 | + 133% | |
| Transportation | + 228% | |||
| Transportation in Sydney (Australia) is 228% more expensive than in Tembisa (South Africa) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$28,608 (R 337,385) | R 294,500 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.42 (R 17) | R 14 | + 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$211 (R 2,490) | R 392 | + 535% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$25 (R 293) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 148% | |||
| Personal Care in Sydney (Australia) is 148% more expensive than in Tembisa (South Africa) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$9 (R 111) | R 50 | + 121% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$15 (R 175) | R 120 | + 46% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$63 (R 747) | R 300 | + 149% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$7 (R 86) | R 15 | + 476% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.44 (R 52) | R 19 | + 179% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$8 (R 89) | R 39 | + 129% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.83 (R 45) | R 17 | + 165% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.90 (R 46) | R 12 | + 300% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$25 (R 293) | R 65 | + 351% | |
| Entertainment | + 220% | |||
| Entertainment in Sydney (Australia) is 220% more expensive than in Tembisa (South Africa) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$50 (R 586) | R 289 | + 103% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$37 (R 441) | R 109 | + 305% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$252 (R 2,967) | R 674 | + 340% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$97 (R 1,144) | R 768 | + 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$18 (R 213) | R 38 | + 455% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.29 (R 51) | R 26 | + 93% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$8 (R 97) | R 25 | + 281% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$729 (R 8,599) | R 3,632 | + 137% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.77 (R 9) | R 1.41 | + 544% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$77 (R 910) | R 429 | + 112% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$41 (R 483) | R 39 | + 1129% | |
| TOTAL | + 156% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 728 prices entered by 99 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least R 184,277 (AU$15,626) in Sydney to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R 72,000 in Tembisa.
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