Cost of living in Sydney, Australia vs Weifang, China
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Food | + 152% | |||
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Food in Sydney (Australia) is 152% more expensive than in Weifang (China) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$17 (87元) | 27元 | + 222% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$13 (63元) | 26元 | + 145% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$6 (32元) | 8元 | + 288% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.49 (7元) | 12元 | - 39% | |
12 eggs, large | AU$5.38 (27元) | 11元 | + 140% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$4.96 (25元) | 5.41元 | + 358% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$6 (30元) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.74 (24元) | 21元 | + 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.31 (17元) | 11元 | + 49% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.35 (27元) | 2.50元 | + 969% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$18 (88元) | 89元 | - 1% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | AU$2.95 (15元) | 7元 | + 117% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.34 (12元) | 4.00元 | + 192% | |
Housing | + 548% | |||
Housing in Sydney (Australia) is 548% more expensive than in Weifang (China) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$4,517 (22,560元) | 2,614元 | + 763% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$2,800 (13,984元) | 1,307元 | + 970% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$481 (2,401元) | 200元 | + 1101% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$2,583 (12,899元) | 1,500元 | + 760% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,873 (9,357元) | 800元 | + 1070% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$283 (1,413元) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$70 (350元) | 50元 | + 600% | |
40” flat screen tv | AU$548 (2,735元) | 3,000元 | - 9% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$183 (915元) | 400元 | + 129% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$20 (98元) | 10元 | + 879% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$36 (177元) | 69元 | + 157% | |
Clothes | + 58% | |||
Clothes in Sydney (Australia) is 58% more expensive than in Weifang (China) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$100 (500元) | 150元 | + 233% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$69 (345元) | 326元 | + 6% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$139 (694元) | 80元 | + 768% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$154 (770元) | 150元 | + 413% | |
Transportation | + 267% | |||
Transportation in Sydney (Australia) is 267% more expensive than in Weifang (China) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$29,043 (145,064元) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.42 (7元) | 5.00元 | + 42% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | AU$211 (1,055元) | 100元 | + 955% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$25 (124元) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 8% | |||
Personal Care in Sydney (Australia) is 8% more expensive than in Weifang (China) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$9 (47元) | 55元 | - 14% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$15 (74元) | 30元 | + 148% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$63 (317元) | 200元 | + 58% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$7 (37元) | 50元 | - 27% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.44 (22元) | 63元 | - 65% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$8 (38元) | 24元 | + 55% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.83 (19元) | 7元 | + 190% | |
Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.90 (19元) | 2.54元 | + 668% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$24 (121元) | 25元 | + 380% | |
Entertainment | + 32% | |||
Entertainment in Sydney (Australia) is 32% more expensive than in Weifang (China) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$50 (248元) | 75元 | + 229% | |
2 tickets to the movies | AU$38 (188元) | 101元 | + 86% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$252 (1,256元) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$97 (485元) | 151元 | + 221% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$18 (90元) | 102元 | - 11% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.29 (21元) | 41元 | - 47% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$8 (40元) | 15元 | + 164% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$739 (3,693元) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.75 (3.76元) | 1.00元 | + 276% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$77 (383元) | 1,305元 | - 71% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$41 (205元) | 12元 | + 1565% | |
TOTAL | + 186% |

These prices were last updated on April 12, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least 23,147元 (AU$4,634) in Sydney to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 8,100元 in Weifang.
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