Cost of living in Sydney is 47% higher than in Christchurch (without rent).
Rent in Sydney is 38% more expensive than in Christchurch.
Cost of living including rent in Sydney is 41% higher than in Christchurch.
Food in Sydney is very similar to Christchurch.
Transport in Sydney is 354% more expensive than in Christchurch.
| Sydney | Christchurch | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Sydney | Christchurch | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
15.3 $ | 15.6 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 70.6 $ | 73.1 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.3 $ | 10.6 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 7.41 $ | 6.59 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.54 $ | 3.57 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.66 $ | 2.56 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.71 $ | 1.77 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.86 $ | 1.92 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.52 $ | 1.74 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.82 $ | 6.9 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.5 $ | 9.42 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.94 $ | 10.1 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15 $ | 13.4 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.42 $ | 3.14 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.92 $ | 2.63 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.22 $ | 3.29 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.54 $ | 2.28 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.32 $ | 2.46 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.98 $ | 1.06 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.43 $ | 2.71 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 14.1 $ | 10.7 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.08 $ | 3.48 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 29.8 $ | 23.2 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 3.46 $ | 1.89 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 143 $ | 40.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.4 $ | 1.73 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 29.6 $ | 17.5 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 67.7 $ | 34.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.92 $ | 9.36 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.48 $ | 3.45 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.83 $ | 2.44 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.9 $ | 2.56 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
114 $ | 75.9 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
177 $ | 117 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
53.8 $ | 50 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,372 $ | 1,058 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 2,523 $ | 1,271 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,992 $ | 1,186 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 4,038 $ | 1,811 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 16,279 $ | 3,627 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 9,905 $ | 3,004 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 4,399 $ | 3,231 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.38 % | 6.82 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 58.7 $ | 38.3 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 16.9 $ | 10.9 $ |
| Haircut | 20.8 $ | 14.5 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 117 $ | 97.1 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 78.9 $ | 79.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 2,054 $ | 669 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 18,951 $ | 10,725 $ |