Cost of Living Comparison Between Hobart and Sydney 
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| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Sydney is 2.1% lower than in Hobart (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Sydney is 16.0% higher than in Hobart | |
| Rent Prices in Sydney are 61.7% higher than in Hobart | |
| Restaurant Prices in Sydney are 8.3% lower than in Hobart | |
| Groceries Prices in Sydney are 3.3% lower than in Hobart | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Sydney is 5.7% higher than in Hobart | |
Restaurants | Hobart Edit |
Sydney Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 28.00 A$ | 23.00 A$ | -17.9 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 130.00 A$ | 120.00 A$ | -7.7 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 14.00 A$ | 15.00 A$ | +7.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 11.50 A$ | 10.32 A$ | -10.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 10.00 A$ | 12.00 A$ | +20.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 5.06 A$ | 5.00 A$ | -1.2 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 3.70 A$ | 3.84 A$ | +3.7 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.40 A$ | 3.13 A$ | +30.5 % |
Markets | Hobart Edit |
Sydney Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 10.32 A$ | 8.48 A$ | -17.8 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 3.33 A$ | 3.78 A$ | +13.4 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.07 A$ | 1.57 A$ | +46.0 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 7.05 A$ | 6.08 A$ | -13.7 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 7.93 A$ | 7.64 A$ | -3.6 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.47 A$ | 5.77 A$ | +5.5 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 11.20 A$ | 9.57 A$ | -14.6 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.10 A$ | 2.19 A$ | +4.5 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 1.79 A$ | 1.88 A$ | +5.2 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.37 A$ | 2.09 A$ | -11.5 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 3.45 A$ | 2.89 A$ | -16.2 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.94 A$ | 1.64 A$ | -15.3 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.59 A$ | 1.53 A$ | -3.8 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 4.24 A$ | 3.35 A$ | -20.8 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.81 A$ | 2.14 A$ | -23.9 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 25.00 A$ | 20.00 A$ | -20.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 7.50 A$ | 6.94 A$ | -7.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 9.00 A$ | 7.99 A$ | -11.2 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 44.98 A$ | 50.00 A$ | +11.2 % |
Transportation | Hobart Edit |
Sydney Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 5.00 A$ | 5.00 A$ | 0.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 105.00 A$ | 217.39 A$ | +107.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 6.50 A$ | 7.00 A$ | +7.7 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 4.83 A$ | 7.24 A$ | +50.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 45.00 A$ | 85.00 A$ | +88.9 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.91 A$ | 7.74 A$ | +12.1 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 44,423.00 A$ | 43,711.50 A$ | -1.6 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 44,236.00 A$ | 33,924.26 A$ | -23.3 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Hobart Edit |
Sydney Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 422.22 A$ | 292.57 A$ | -30.7 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 46.96 A$ | 39.49 A$ | -15.9 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 78.33 A$ | 77.57 A$ | -1.0 % |
Sports And Leisure | Hobart Edit |
Sydney Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 86.25 A$ | 86.65 A$ | +0.5 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 12.33 A$ | 29.59 A$ | +140.0 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 25.00 A$ | 24.00 A$ | -4.0 % |
Childcare | Hobart Edit |
Sydney Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 2,600.00 A$ | 3,086.00 A$ | +18.7 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 43,000.00 A$ | 24,620.39 A$ | -42.7 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Hobart Edit |
Sydney Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 109.75 A$ | 109.76 A$ | +0.0 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 96.67 A$ | 90.01 A$ | -6.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 187.00 A$ | 162.63 A$ | -13.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 230.00 A$ | 189.50 A$ | -17.6 % |
Rent Per Month | Hobart Edit |
Sydney Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,466.67 A$ | 3,286.33 A$ | +33.2 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,738.33 A$ | 2,266.15 A$ | +30.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 3,174.29 A$ | 6,511.19 A$ | +105.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,376.67 A$ | 3,706.93 A$ | +56.0 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Hobart Edit |
Sydney Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,064.29 A$ | 2,121.70 A$ | +99.4 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 743.22 A$ | 1,331.60 A$ | +79.2 % |
Salaries And Financing | Hobart Edit |
Sydney Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 5,147.81 A$ | 6,311.23 A$ | +22.6 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.75 | 6.29 | -6.8 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 29 | 403 |
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