Cost of living in Sydney, Australia vs Whitehorse, Canada
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| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sydney (Australia) is about the same as in Whitehorse (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$17 (C$17) | C$20 | - 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$13 (C$12) | C$10 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$6 (C$6) | C$7 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.49 (C$1.43) | C$2.32 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.38 (C$5.16) | C$4.28 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$4.96 (C$4.75) | C$4.52 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$6 (C$5.78) | C$11 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.74 (C$4.53) | C$4.23 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.31 (C$3.17) | C$3.35 | - 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.35 (C$5.12) | C$3.65 | + 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$18 (C$17) | C$19 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$2.95 (C$2.82) | C$3.06 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.34 (C$2.24) | C$2.28 | - 1% | |
| Housing | + 66% | |||
| Housing in Sydney (Australia) is 66% more expensive than in Whitehorse (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$4,517 (C$4,325) | C$1,972 | + 119% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$2,800 (C$2,681) | C$1,531 | + 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$481 (C$460) | C$253 | + 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$2,583 (C$2,473) | C$1,060 | + 133% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,873 (C$1,794) | C$963 | + 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$283 (C$271) | C$215 | + 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$70 (C$67) | C$76 | - 12% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$548 (C$524) | C$655 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$183 (C$175) | C$175 | + 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$20 (C$19) | C$15 | + 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$36 (C$34) | C$31 | + 10% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Sydney (Australia) is 18% cheaper than in Whitehorse (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$100 (C$96) | C$73 | + 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$69 (C$66) | C$98 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$139 (C$133) | C$121 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$154 (C$148) | C$164 | - 10% | |
| Transportation | + 96% | |||
| Transportation in Sydney (Australia) is 96% more expensive than in Whitehorse (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$29,043 (C$27,807) | C$32,208 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.42 (C$1.36) | C$1.38 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$211 (C$202) | C$63 | + 223% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$25 (C$24) | C$39 | - 38% | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Sydney (Australia) is 19% cheaper than in Whitehorse (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$9 (C$9) | C$13 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$15 (C$14) | C$23 | - 38% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$63 (C$61) | C$96 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$7 (C$7) | C$9 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.44 (C$4.25) | C$4.37 | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$8 (C$7) | C$5.59 | + 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.83 (C$3.66) | C$4.14 | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.90 (C$3.73) | C$2.97 | + 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$24 (C$23) | C$30 | - 23% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Sydney (Australia) is 5% cheaper than in Whitehorse (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$50 (C$48) | C$64 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$38 (C$36) | C$26 | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$252 (C$241) | C$66 | + 266% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$97 (C$93) | C$113 | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$18 (C$17) | C$10 | + 75% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.29 (C$4.11) | C$4.94 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$8 (C$8) | C$7 | + 4% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$739 (C$708) | C$906 | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.75 (C$0.72) | C$1.09 | - 34% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$77 (C$73) | C$82 | - 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$41 (C$39) | C$14 | + 180% | |
| TOTAL | + 34% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 651 prices entered by 101 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 13, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least C$7,930 (AU$8,282) in Sydney to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$5,900 in Whitehorse.
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