Cost of living in Sydney, Australia vs Wum, Cameroon
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Food | + 73% | |||
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Food in Sydney (Australia) is 73% more expensive than in Wum (Cameroon) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$17 (7,325 Franc) | 3,000 Franc | + 144% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$13 (5,292 Franc) | 3,200 Franc | + 65% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$6 (2,673 Franc) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.49 (627 Franc) | 1,500 Franc | - 58% | |
12 eggs, large | AU$5.38 (2,262 Franc) | 1,000 Franc | + 126% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$4.96 (2,086 Franc) | 750 Franc | + 178% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$6 (2,538 Franc) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.74 (1,989 Franc) | 1,000 Franc | + 99% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.31 (1,390 Franc) | 200 Franc | + 595% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.35 (2,247 Franc) | 985 Franc | + 128% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$18 (7,384 Franc) | 3,500 Franc | + 111% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | AU$2.95 (1,239 Franc) | 1,500 Franc | - 17% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.34 (984 Franc) | 600 Franc | + 64% | |
Housing | + 10% | |||
Housing in Sydney (Australia) is 10% more expensive than in Wum (Cameroon) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$4,517 (1,897,568 Franc) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$2,800 (1,176,184 Franc) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$481 (201,980 Franc) | 15,000 Franc | + 1247% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$2,583 (1,084,964 Franc) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,873 (787,040 Franc) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$283 (118,885 Franc) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$70 (29,431 Franc) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | AU$548 (230,023 Franc) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$183 (76,971 Franc) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$20 (8,232 Franc) | 30,000 Franc | - 73% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$36 (14,925 Franc) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 278% | |||
Clothes in Sydney (Australia) is 278% more expensive than in Wum (Cameroon) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$100 (42,064 Franc) | 6,000 Franc | + 601% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$69 (28,997 Franc) | 10,000 Franc | + 190% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$139 (58,380 Franc) | 12,000 Franc | + 386% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$154 (64,751 Franc) | 10,000 Franc | + 548% | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Sydney (Australia) is about the same as in Wum (Cameroon) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$29,043 (12,201,533 Franc) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.42 (596 Franc) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | AU$211 (88,716 Franc) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$25 (10,447 Franc) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 35% | |||
Personal Care in Sydney (Australia) is 35% more expensive than in Wum (Cameroon) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$9 (3,940 Franc) | 1,200 Franc | + 228% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$15 (6,246 Franc) | 2,000 Franc | + 212% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$63 (26,624 Franc) | 15,000 Franc | + 77% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$7 (3,076 Franc) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.44 (1,864 Franc) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$8 (3,181 Franc) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.83 (1,607 Franc) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.90 (1,638 Franc) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$24 (10,169 Franc) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Sydney (Australia) is about the same as in Wum (Cameroon) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$50 (20,888 Franc) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | AU$38 (15,833 Franc) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$252 (105,686 Franc) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$97 (40,771 Franc) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$18 (7,581 Franc) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.29 (1,803 Franc) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$8 (3,333 Franc) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$739 (310,608 Franc) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.75 (316 Franc) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$77 (32,247 Franc) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$41 (17,223 Franc) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 30% |

These prices were last updated on April 12, 2021.
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