Cost of living in Brisbane (Australia) is 46% more expensive than in Larnaca (Cyprus)
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| Food | + 14% | |||
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| Food in Brisbane (Australia) is 14% more expensive than in Larnaca (Cyprus) | ||||
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| Brisbane | Larnaca | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$22 (€13) | €16 | - 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$14 (€9) | €6 | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$6 (€3.86) | €4.38 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.96 (€1.19) | €1.59 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$7 (€3.96) | €3.81 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$6 (€3.94) | €1.81 | + 118% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$8 (€4.62) | €6 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$5.07 (€3.08) | €2.10 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.72 (€2.26) | €0.87 | + 161% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.53 (€3.35) | €1.28 | + 162% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$18 (€11) | €10 | + 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$3.64 (€2.21) | €2.29 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.76 (€1.68) | €1.50 | + 12% | |
| Housing | + 88% | |||
| Housing in Brisbane (Australia) is 88% more expensive than in Larnaca (Cyprus) | ||||
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| Brisbane | Larnaca | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$3,256 (€1,975) | €1,013 | + 95% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$2,398 (€1,454) | €574 | + 153% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$196 (€119) | €184 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$2,244 (€1,361) | €598 | + 128% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,839 (€1,116) | €412 | + 171% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$121 (€73) | €114 | - 36% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$74 (€45) | €29 | + 55% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$457 (€277) | €293 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$218 (€132) | €90 | + 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$14 (€9) | €8 | + 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$38 (€23) | €7 | + 242% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Brisbane (Australia) is 16% more expensive than in Larnaca (Cyprus) | ||||
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| Brisbane | Larnaca | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$109 (€66) | €79 | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$73 (€44) | €35 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$150 (€91) | €65 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$164 (€99) | €73 | + 36% | |
| Transportation | + 61% | |||
| Transportation in Brisbane (Australia) is 61% more expensive than in Larnaca (Cyprus) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$32,875 (€19,942) | €13,891 | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.95 (€1.18) | €1.39 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$156 (€94) | €42 | + 123% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$25 (€15) | €31 | - 52% | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Brisbane (Australia) is 8% more expensive than in Larnaca (Cyprus) | ||||
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| Brisbane | Larnaca | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$10 (€5.96) | €5.61 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$18 (€11) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$73 (€44) | €42 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$6 (€3.84) | €5.66 | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.82 (€2.92) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$7 (€4.19) | €3.87 | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.60 (€2.19) | €2.34 | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$4.81 (€2.92) | €1.91 | + 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$34 (€21) | €10 | + 108% | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Brisbane (Australia) is 27% more expensive than in Larnaca (Cyprus) | ||||
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| Brisbane | Larnaca | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$61 (€37) | €29 | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$37 (€22) | €18 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$269 (€163) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$99 (€60) | €53 | + 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$20 (€12) | €13 | - 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$5.36 (€3.25) | €3.28 | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$10 (€5.98) | €3.02 | + 98% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$810 (€491) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.40 (€0.24) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$60 (€36) | €48 | - 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$44 (€27) | €4.78 | + 457% | |
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TOTAL | + 46% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 555 prices entered by 51 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 26, 2023.
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