Cost of living in Brisbane (Australia) is 36% more expensive than in Dortmund (Germany)
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| Food | + 28% | |||
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| Food in Brisbane (Australia) is 28% more expensive than in Dortmund (Germany) | ||||
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| Brisbane | Dortmund | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$21 (€13) | €12 | + 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$14 (€9) | €7 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$5.87 (€3.62) | €3.99 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.85 (€1.14) | €1.26 | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$6 (€3.75) | €3.08 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$6 (€3.90) | €2.45 | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$7 (€4.20) | €5.20 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.62 (€2.85) | €2.18 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.34 (€2.06) | €1.58 | + 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.50 (€3.40) | €0.98 | + 246% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$19 (€12) | €5.56 | + 110% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$3.35 (€2.07) | €1.97 | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.88 (€1.77) | €1.22 | + 45% | |
| Housing | + 90% | |||
| Housing in Brisbane (Australia) is 90% more expensive than in Dortmund (Germany) | ||||
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| Brisbane | Dortmund | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$3,059 (€1,887) | €1,069 | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$2,168 (€1,338) | €706 | + 90% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$351 (€216) | €153 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$2,045 (€1,262) | €522 | + 142% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,652 (€1,019) | €425 | + 140% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$250 (€154) | €109 | + 42% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$69 (€43) | €21 | + 98% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$424 (€262) | €448 | - 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$330 (€204) | €92 | + 121% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$13 (€8) | €4.89 | + 63% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$34 (€21) | €12 | + 75% | |
| Clothes | + 0% | |||
| Clothes in Brisbane (Australia) is about the same as in Dortmund (Germany) | ||||
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| Brisbane | Dortmund | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$107 (€66) | €77 | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$65 (€40) | €37 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$156 (€96) | €86 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$163 (€100) | €112 | - 10% | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in Brisbane (Australia) is 14% more expensive than in Dortmund (Germany) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$32,429 (€20,007) | €22,774 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$2.00 (€1.24) | €1.58 | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$164 (€101) | €79 | + 29% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$25 (€15) | €15 | - 2% | |
| Personal Care | + 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Brisbane (Australia) is 30% more expensive than in Dortmund (Germany) | ||||
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| Brisbane | Dortmund | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$10 (€6) | €6 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$18 (€11) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$75 (€46) | €45 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$5.70 (€3.52) | €3.41 | + 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$5.18 (€3.19) | €2.01 | + 59% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$7 (€4.21) | €2.40 | + 75% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.57 (€2.20) | €1.24 | + 78% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$4.38 (€2.70) | €1.14 | + 137% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$31 (€19) | €16 | + 21% | |
| Entertainment | + 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Brisbane (Australia) is 44% more expensive than in Dortmund (Germany) | ||||
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| Brisbane | Dortmund | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$59 (€36) | €34 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$36 (€22) | €23 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$228 (€141) | €51 | + 178% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$100 (€62) | €49 | + 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$18 (€11) | €7 | + 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$5.12 (€3.16) | €2.86 | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$9 (€5.78) | €2.98 | + 94% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$660 (€407) | €677 | - 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.46 (€0.28) | €0.10 | + 172% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$63 (€39) | €29 | + 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$39 (€24) | €5.73 | + 323% | |
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TOTAL | + 36% | ||
These prices were last updated on March 25, 2023.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 408 prices entered by 44 different people.
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For example, you would need at least €4,221 (AU$6,842) in Brisbane to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €3,100 in Dortmund.
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