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Sydney vs Wonthaggi: cost of living

Compare published cost figures for Sydney, NSW and Wonthaggi, VIC.

At least one place is missing published figures for essential expenses.

Australia

Sydney

A$4,459monthly reference subtotal

Reference periods: 2021 Census, July 2015–June 2016.

Missing essentials: Utilities, Groceries, Internet and mobile.

Existing tenancies A$2,058 per month · 2021 Census · Local

Median household income A$9,195 per month · 2021 Census

Sources for Sydney →

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Wonthaggi

A$3,509monthly reference subtotal

Reference periods: 2021 Census, July 2015–June 2016.

Missing essentials: Utilities, Groceries, Internet and mobile.

Existing tenancies A$1,213 per month · 2021 Census · Local

Median household income A$3,974 per month · 2021 Census

Sources for Wonthaggi →

Published monthly costs side by side

Category Sydney Wonthaggi Difference
Rent
A$2,058 Local · 2021 Census · Existing tenancies
A$1,213 Local · 2021 Census · Existing tenancies
Sydney 70% higher
Utilities
No published figure
No published figure
Not comparable
Groceries
No published figure
No published figure
Not comparable
Transport
A$944 State / province · July 2015–June 2016 Includes vehicle purchases
A$946 State / province · July 2015–June 2016 Includes vehicle purchases
About the same
Fuel
Included in transport
Included in transport
Not comparable
Internet and mobile
No published figure
No published figure
Not comparable
Healthcare and insurance
A$378 State / province · July 2015–June 2016
A$340 State / province · July 2015–June 2016
Sydney 11% higher
Childcare
A$99 State / province · July 2015–June 2016
A$64 State / province · July 2015–June 2016
Sydney 54% higher
Education
A$193 State / province · July 2015–June 2016
A$214 State / province · July 2015–June 2016
Sydney 10% lower
Leisure
A$786 State / province · July 2015–June 2016
A$731 State / province · July 2015–June 2016
Sydney 8% higher
Reference subtotal
A$4,459
A$3,509
Not comparable

Subtotals add the available figures for each place. National or regional figures may be used where city data is limited. Use the reference periods and areas to decide how relevant the figures are to your move.

Common questions about Sydney and Wonthaggi

Is Sydney cheaper than Wonthaggi?
Compare published cost figures for Sydney, NSW and Wonthaggi, VIC. At least one place is missing published figures for essential expenses.
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