Cost of living in Sydney, Australia vs Wonju, South Korea
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| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sydney (Australia) is 7% more expensive than in Wonju (South Korea) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$17 (₩14,948) | ₩9,500 | + 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$13 (₩10,800) | ₩5,655 | + 91% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$6 (₩5,455) | ₩4,250 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.49 (₩1,280) | ₩2,200 | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.38 (₩4,616) | ₩3,350 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$4.96 (₩4,257) | ₩4,500 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$6 (₩5,179) | ₩11,600 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.74 (₩4,060) | ₩9,000 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.31 (₩2,837) | ₩7,000 | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.35 (₩4,586) | ₩1,850 | + 148% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$18 (₩15,069) | ₩27,000 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$2.95 (₩2,529) | ₩2,450 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.34 (₩2,008) | ₩2,350 | - 15% | |
| Housing | + 180% | |||
| Housing in Sydney (Australia) is 180% more expensive than in Wonju (South Korea) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$4,517 (₩3,872,492) | ₩800,000 | + 384% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$2,800 (₩2,400,316) | ₩500,000 | + 380% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$481 (₩412,194) | ₩275,000 | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$2,583 (₩2,214,158) | ₩700,000 | + 216% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,873 (₩1,606,164) | ₩461,905 | + 248% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$283 (₩242,617) | ₩225,000 | + 8% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$70 (₩60,062) | ₩31,196 | + 93% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$548 (₩469,423) | ₩600,000 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$183 (₩157,079) | ₩80,000 | + 96% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$20 (₩16,799) | ₩9,500 | + 77% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$36 (₩30,459) | ₩10,000 | + 205% | |
| Clothes | - 64% | |||
| Clothes in Sydney (Australia) is 64% cheaper than in Wonju (South Korea) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$100 (₩85,843) | ₩80,000 | + 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$69 (₩59,175) | ₩250,000 | - 76% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$139 (₩119,139) | ₩105,000 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$154 (₩132,141) | ₩120,000 | + 10% | |
| Transportation | + 250% | |||
| Transportation in Sydney (Australia) is 250% more expensive than in Wonju (South Korea) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$29,043 (₩24,900,472) | ₩19,000,000 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.42 (₩1,217) | ₩1,650 | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$211 (₩181,048) | ₩18,000 | + 906% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$25 (₩21,320) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Sydney (Australia) is about the same as in Wonju (South Korea) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$9 (₩8,041) | ₩2,300 | + 250% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$15 (₩12,748) | ₩4,000 | + 219% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$63 (₩54,334) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$7 (₩6,278) | ₩6,000 | + 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.44 (₩3,803) | ₩4,000 | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$8 (₩6,491) | ₩4,500 | + 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.83 (₩3,280) | ₩4,000 | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.90 (₩3,342) | ₩2,000 | + 67% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$24 (₩20,752) | ₩63,000 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | + 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Sydney (Australia) is 33% more expensive than in Wonju (South Korea) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$50 (₩42,628) | ₩32,500 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$38 (₩32,312) | ₩12,000 | + 169% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$252 (₩215,680) | ₩125,000 | + 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$97 (₩83,203) | ₩87,500 | - 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$18 (₩15,471) | ₩10,000 | + 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.29 (₩3,680) | ₩4,750 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$8 (₩6,801) | ₩3,250 | + 109% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$739 (₩633,877) | ₩1,000,000 | - 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.75 (₩645) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$77 (₩65,808) | ₩58,000 | + 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$41 (₩35,149) | ₩3,600 | + 876% | |
| TOTAL | + 73% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 605 prices entered by 93 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 14, 2021.
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