Cost of living in Brisbane (Australia) is 198% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania)
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| Food | + 167% | |||
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| Food in Brisbane (Australia) is 167% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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| Brisbane | Piteşti | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$22 (69 lei) | 32 lei | + 117% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$13 (42 lei) | 18 lei | + 137% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$5.74 (18 lei) | 9 lei | + 94% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.85 (5.88 lei) | 5.22 lei | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$8 (25 lei) | 10 lei | + 150% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$6 (21 lei) | 4.30 lei | + 381% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$6 (21 lei) | 14 lei | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.63 (15 lei) | 3.36 lei | + 338% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.34 (11 lei) | 2.30 lei | + 363% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.28 (17 lei) | 3.23 lei | + 420% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$18 (58 lei) | 25 lei | + 131% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$3.24 (10 lei) | 5.44 lei | + 90% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$3.02 (10 lei) | 1.67 lei | + 474% | |
| Housing | + 318% | |||
| Housing in Brisbane (Australia) is 318% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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| Brisbane | Piteşti | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$2,929 (9,315 lei) | 2,229 lei | + 318% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$2,119 (6,739 lei) | 1,523 lei | + 343% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$327 (1,040 lei) | 390 lei | + 167% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$1,998 (6,355 lei) | 1,369 lei | + 364% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,589 (5,053 lei) | 914 lei | + 453% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$250 (794 lei) | 253 lei | + 214% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$72 (229 lei) | 32 lei | + 609% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$493 (1,567 lei) | 1,762 lei | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$333 (1,060 lei) | 330 lei | + 221% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$14 (46 lei) | 30 lei | + 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$34 (109 lei) | 23 lei | + 373% | |
| Clothes | + 64% | |||
| Clothes in Brisbane (Australia) is 64% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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| Brisbane | Piteşti | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$107 (341 lei) | 261 lei | + 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$69 (220 lei) | 131 lei | + 68% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$158 (503 lei) | 270 lei | + 86% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$165 (526 lei) | 251 lei | + 109% | |
| Transportation | + 269% | |||
| Transportation in Brisbane (Australia) is 269% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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| Brisbane | Piteşti | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$32,429 (103,152 lei) | 87,982 lei | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.99 (6 lei) | 5.20 lei | + 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$186 (592 lei) | 74 lei | + 700% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$25 (78 lei) | 21 lei | + 278% | |
| Personal Care | + 73% | |||
| Personal Care in Brisbane (Australia) is 73% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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| Brisbane | Piteşti | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$12 (39 lei) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$18 (58 lei) | 28 lei | + 104% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$79 (250 lei) | 84 lei | + 198% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$5.70 (18 lei) | 20 lei | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$5.18 (16 lei) | 13 lei | + 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$7 (22 lei) | 15 lei | + 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.02 (10 lei) | 5.04 lei | + 91% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$4.41 (14 lei) | 9 lei | + 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$31 (97 lei) | 16 lei | + 518% | |
| Entertainment | + 105% | |||
| Entertainment in Brisbane (Australia) is 105% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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| Brisbane | Piteşti | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$59 (186 lei) | 69 lei | + 171% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$36 (114 lei) | 43 lei | + 164% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$228 (724 lei) | 166 lei | + 336% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$100 (318 lei) | 135 lei | + 136% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$17 (55 lei) | 21 lei | + 162% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$5.02 (16 lei) | 9 lei | + 71% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$9 (30 lei) | 5.31 lei | + 469% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$637 (2,026 lei) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.46 (1.46 lei) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$63 (201 lei) | 121 lei | + 66% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$45 (142 lei) | 16 lei | + 762% | |
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TOTAL | + 198% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 342 prices entered by 40 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 02, 2023.
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