Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 9% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| United Kingdom | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £15 (AU$28) | AU$23 | + 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £7 (AU$13) | AU$15 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.67 (AU$7) | AU$7 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.15 (AU$2.19) | AU$1.92 | + 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £3.61 (AU$7) | AU$7 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.02 (AU$3.85) | AU$6 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.57 (AU$9) | AU$10 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.97 (AU$3.76) | AU$5.17 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.98 (AU$1.87) | AU$3.83 | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.90 (AU$3.63) | AU$6 | - 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £9 (AU$17) | AU$22 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £2.34 (AU$4.46) | AU$3.66 | + 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.18 (AU$2.25) | AU$2.84 | - 21% | |
| Housing | + 13% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 13% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| United Kingdom | Australia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £2,345 (AU$4,474) | AU$3,599 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,715 (AU$3,272) | AU$2,554 | + 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £200 (AU$382) | AU$241 | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,546 (AU$2,949) | AU$2,494 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,149 (AU$2,193) | AU$1,929 | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £133 (AU$254) | AU$173 | + 47% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £28 (AU$53) | AU$73 | - 27% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £358 (AU$683) | AU$572 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £106 (AU$203) | AU$247 | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (AU$12) | AU$16 | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £15 (AU$30) | AU$41 | - 28% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 18% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| United Kingdom | Australia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £70 (AU$134) | AU$129 | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £34 (AU$64) | AU$84 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £74 (AU$142) | AU$193 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £86 (AU$163) | AU$227 | - 28% | |
| Transportation | + 38% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 38% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| United Kingdom | Australia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £27,606 (AU$52,667) | AU$37,442 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.49 (AU$2.84) | AU$1.98 | + 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £113 (AU$215) | AU$154 | + 39% | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 12% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| United Kingdom | Australia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £4.48 (AU$9) | AU$7 | + 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £12 (AU$22) | AU$20 | + 14% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £91 (AU$173) | AU$85 | + 103% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £4.23 (AU$8) | AU$11 | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.60 (AU$3.05) | AU$5.23 | - 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.61 (AU$7) | AU$7 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.23 (AU$4.26) | AU$4.31 | - 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.80 (AU$3.43) | AU$4.72 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £14 (AU$27) | AU$36 | - 25% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 22% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| United Kingdom | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £39 (AU$74) | AU$67 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £23 (AU$43) | AU$44 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £162 (AU$309) | AU$369 | - 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £66 (AU$127) | AU$127 | - 0% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £10 (AU$20) | AU$21 | - 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.42 (AU$7) | AU$5.58 | + 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.98 (AU$10) | AU$11 | - 12% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £440 (AU$839) | AU$946 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.11 (AU$0.21) | AU$0.65 | - 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £41 (AU$78) | AU$73 | + 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £13 (AU$26) | AU$42 | - 38% | |
| TOTAL | + 9% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 11, 2023.
Exchange rate:
1.908
AUD
/
GBP
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 6,515 prices entered by 1,025 different people.
Cost of living in United Kingdom is 9% more expensive than in Australia
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