Cost of living in Sydney (Australia) is 104% more expensive than in Taichung City (Taiwan)
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| Food | + 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sydney (Australia) is 41% more expensive than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Sydney | Taichung City | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$23 (485 NT$) | 206 NT$ | + 135% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$16 (335 NT$) | 131 NT$ | + 156% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$7 (149 NT$) | 104 NT$ | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$2.09 (44 NT$) | 86 NT$ | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$8 (168 NT$) | 99 NT$ | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$5.54 (117 NT$) | 189 NT$ | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$10 (206 NT$) | 172 NT$ | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$5.15 (109 NT$) | 158 NT$ | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.64 (77 NT$) | 137 NT$ | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$7 (157 NT$) | 62 NT$ | + 155% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$22 (459 NT$) | 469 NT$ | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$3.52 (74 NT$) | 60 NT$ | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$3.85 (81 NT$) | 30 NT$ | + 176% | |
| Housing | + 217% | |||
| Housing in Sydney (Australia) is 217% more expensive than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Sydney | Taichung City | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$5,308 (112,154 NT$) | 39,523 NT$ | + 184% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$3,393 (71,692 NT$) | 16,734 NT$ | + 328% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$212 (4,470 NT$) | 2,089 NT$ | + 114% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$3,291 (69,533 NT$) | 15,603 NT$ | + 346% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$2,340 (49,441 NT$) | 9,840 NT$ | + 402% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$153 (3,234 NT$) | 1,445 NT$ | + 124% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$76 (1,605 NT$) | 671 NT$ | + 139% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$638 (13,484 NT$) | 17,617 NT$ | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$296 (6,256 NT$) | 3,094 NT$ | + 102% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$17 (364 NT$) | 240 NT$ | + 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$39 (824 NT$) | 303 NT$ | + 171% | |
| Clothes | + 54% | |||
| Clothes in Sydney (Australia) is 54% more expensive than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Sydney | Taichung City | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$120 (2,533 NT$) | 2,335 NT$ | + 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$101 (2,129 NT$) | 1,164 NT$ | + 83% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$175 (3,696 NT$) | 2,355 NT$ | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$208 (4,395 NT$) | 2,743 NT$ | + 60% | |
| Transportation | + 137% | |||
| Transportation in Sydney (Australia) is 137% more expensive than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Sydney | Taichung City | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$40,201 (849,418 NT$) | 1,084,640 NT$ | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$2.00 (42 NT$) | 30 NT$ | + 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$201 (4,257 NT$) | 1,169 NT$ | + 264% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$39 (825 NT$) | 428 NT$ | + 93% | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Sydney (Australia) is about the same as in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Sydney | Taichung City | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$9 (194 NT$) | 206 NT$ | - 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$15 (311 NT$) | 475 NT$ | - 35% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$99 (2,097 NT$) | 708 NT$ | + 196% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$8 (160 NT$) | 298 NT$ | - 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.95 (105 NT$) | 166 NT$ | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$8 (167 NT$) | 239 NT$ | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$4.13 (87 NT$) | 58 NT$ | + 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$4.21 (89 NT$) | 82 NT$ | + 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$37 (784 NT$) | 354 NT$ | + 121% | |
| Entertainment | + 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Sydney (Australia) is 53% more expensive than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Sydney | Taichung City | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$68 (1,431 NT$) | 582 NT$ | + 146% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$49 (1,037 NT$) | 543 NT$ | + 91% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$253 (5,343 NT$) | 2,779 NT$ | + 92% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$142 (3,010 NT$) | 1,134 NT$ | + 165% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$21 (442 NT$) | 286 NT$ | + 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.96 (105 NT$) | 124 NT$ | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$10 (217 NT$) | 131 NT$ | + 65% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$904 (19,095 NT$) | 14,715 NT$ | + 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.27 (5.66 NT$) | 12 NT$ | - 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$95 (2,011 NT$) | 1,354 NT$ | + 48% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$43 (919 NT$) | 100 NT$ | + 818% | |
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TOTAL | + 104% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 823 prices entered by 88 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 22, 2024.
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