Cost of living in Brisbane (Australia) is 147% more expensive than in Chengdu (China)
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| Food | + 92% | |||
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| Food in Brisbane (Australia) is 92% more expensive than in Chengdu (China) | ||||
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| Brisbane | Chengdu | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$24 (108元) | 30元 | + 262% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$15 (69元) | 34元 | + 100% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$8 (35元) | 15元 | + 135% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.75 (8元) | 17元 | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.63 (25元) | 12元 | + 103% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$5.87 (26元) | 8元 | + 242% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$7 (33元) | 59元 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.79 (22元) | 12元 | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.84 (17元) | 4.87元 | + 255% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.76 (26元) | 5.84元 | + 345% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$22 (100元) | 133元 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$3.48 (16元) | 9元 | + 80% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.64 (12元) | 10元 | + 18% | |
| Housing | + 299% | |||
| Housing in Brisbane (Australia) is 299% more expensive than in Chengdu (China) | ||||
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| Brisbane | Chengdu | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$4,364 (19,662元) | 4,612元 | + 326% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$3,301 (14,873元) | 2,952元 | + 404% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$207 (932元) | 481元 | + 94% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$3,111 (14,018元) | 3,235元 | + 333% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,966 (8,857元) | 1,790元 | + 395% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$158 (713元) | 218元 | + 227% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$69 (312元) | 94元 | + 234% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$570 (2,567元) | 1,972元 | + 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$266 (1,197元) | 565元 | + 112% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$13 (60元) | 46元 | + 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$40 (180元) | 42元 | + 331% | |
| Clothes | + 47% | |||
| Clothes in Brisbane (Australia) is 47% more expensive than in Chengdu (China) | ||||
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| Brisbane | Chengdu | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$138 (624元) | 460元 | + 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$95 (429元) | 267元 | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$171 (769元) | 616元 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$214 (965元) | 657元 | + 47% | |
| Transportation | + 110% | |||
| Transportation in Brisbane (Australia) is 110% more expensive than in Chengdu (China) | ||||
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| Brisbane | Chengdu | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$34,588 (155,827元) | 170,161元 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.99 (9元) | 8元 | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$119 (537元) | 174元 | + 208% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$29 (133元) | 26元 | + 403% | |
| Personal Care | + 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Brisbane (Australia) is 40% more expensive than in Chengdu (China) | ||||
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| Brisbane | Chengdu | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$10 (43元) | 25元 | + 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$20 (90元) | 24元 | + 270% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$90 (407元) | 158元 | + 157% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$7 (32元) | 18元 | + 82% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.45 (20元) | 40元 | - 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$6 (28元) | 35元 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$4.81 (22元) | 10元 | + 114% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$4.60 (21元) | 11元 | + 81% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$38 (170元) | 59元 | + 189% | |
| Entertainment | + 188% | |||
| Entertainment in Brisbane (Australia) is 188% more expensive than in Chengdu (China) | ||||
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| Brisbane | Chengdu | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$74 (335元) | 162元 | + 107% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$41 (185元) | 80元 | + 130% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$325 (1,465元) | 306元 | + 380% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$159 (715元) | 301元 | + 138% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$22 (99元) | 52元 | + 90% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$5.77 (26元) | 32元 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$13 (59元) | 34元 | + 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$983 (4,427元) | 3,218元 | + 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.92 (4.14元) | 0.39元 | + 961% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$72 (324元) | 225元 | + 44% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$50 (223元) | 21元 | + 979% | |
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TOTAL | + 147% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 443 prices entered by 39 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 14, 2025.
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