Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 16% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £11 (AU$20) | AU$18 | + 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.77 (AU$10) | AU$12 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.17 (AU$5.71) | AU$5.92 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.86 (AU$1.54) | AU$1.49 | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.57 (AU$4.62) | AU$5.64 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.89 (AU$3.40) | AU$4.86 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £3.72 (AU$7) | AU$7 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.92 (AU$3.45) | AU$4.71 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.90 (AU$1.62) | AU$3.13 | - 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.73 (AU$3.11) | AU$5.31 | - 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (AU$14) | AU$18 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.95 (AU$3.51) | AU$2.89 | + 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.93 (AU$1.67) | AU$2.58 | - 35% | |
| Housing | - 8% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 8% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,752 (AU$3,150) | AU$3,133 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,041 (AU$1,872) | AU$2,139 | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £146 (AU$263) | AU$207 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,004 (AU$1,806) | AU$1,994 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £805 (AU$1,447) | AU$1,485 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £91 (AU$165) | AU$178 | - 7% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £25 (AU$46) | AU$58 | - 21% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £318 (AU$571) | AU$467 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £75 (AU$134) | AU$239 | - 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (AU$11) | AU$12 | - 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £12 (AU$21) | AU$32 | - 33% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 5% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £65 (AU$116) | AU$101 | + 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £31 (AU$56) | AU$65 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £72 (AU$130) | AU$136 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £69 (AU$125) | AU$141 | - 11% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is about the same as in Australia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £20,789 (AU$37,379) | AU$28,166 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.18 (AU$2.12) | AU$1.37 | + 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £81 (AU$146) | AU$159 | - 8% | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 5% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.09 (AU$5.56) | AU$9 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £9 (AU$16) | AU$16 | - 2% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £76 (AU$136) | AU$66 | + 106% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.19 (AU$5.73) | AU$6 | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.50 (AU$2.70) | AU$4.75 | - 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.31 (AU$5.94) | AU$7 | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.85 (AU$3.33) | AU$3.19 | + 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.41 (AU$2.54) | AU$4.02 | - 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £14 (AU$26) | AU$29 | - 10% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 17% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £30 (AU$54) | AU$57 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £18 (AU$33) | AU$36 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £136 (AU$244) | AU$218 | + 12% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £55 (AU$99) | AU$89 | + 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (AU$16) | AU$17 | - 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.08 (AU$5.54) | AU$4.48 | + 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.50 (AU$8) | AU$9 | - 9% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £429 (AU$770) | AU$659 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.11 (AU$0.20) | AU$0.51 | - 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £31 (AU$57) | AU$69 | - 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £12 (AU$21) | AU$36 | - 42% | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Kingdom is 7% cheaper than in Australia
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