Cost of living in Australia compared to Austria
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| Food | + 0% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Australia is about the same as in Austria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$18 (€12) | €14 | - 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$12 (€8) | €8 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$5.97 (€3.86) | €5.46 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.48 (€0.95) | €1.09 | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.42 (€3.50) | €5.33 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$4.93 (€3.18) | €2.76 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$7 (€4.32) | €7 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.66 (€3.01) | €2.22 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.18 (€2.05) | €1.86 | + 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.52 (€3.56) | €1.07 | + 234% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$18 (€12) | €9 | + 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$2.87 (€1.85) | €2.00 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.47 (€1.60) | €1.52 | + 5% | |
| Housing | + 30% | |||
| Housing in Australia is 30% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$3,144 (€2,030) | €1,441 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$2,161 (€1,395) | €1,108 | + 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$291 (€188) | €157 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$1,971 (€1,272) | €1,132 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,506 (€972) | €657 | + 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$177 (€115) | €102 | + 12% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$58 (€37) | €24 | + 54% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$494 (€319) | €499 | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$245 (€158) | €90 | + 76% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$13 (€8) | €17 | - 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$31 (€20) | €14 | + 43% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Australia is about the same as in Austria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$101 (€65) | €93 | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$66 (€43) | €35 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$137 (€88) | €85 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$140 (€90) | €127 | - 29% | |
| Transportation | + 53% | |||
| Transportation in Australia is 53% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$28,179 (€18,192) | €22,332 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.36 (€0.88) | €1.10 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$159 (€103) | €48 | + 113% | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Australia is 9% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$8 (€5.39) | €8 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$17 (€11) | €9 | + 21% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$68 (€44) | €78 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$7 (€4.30) | €5.93 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.66 (€3.01) | €2.75 | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$7 (€4.37) | €3.15 | + 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.38 (€2.18) | €1.38 | + 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.51 (€2.26) | €1.87 | + 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$28 (€18) | €23 | - 22% | |
| Entertainment | + 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Australia is 45% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$56 (€36) | €35 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$36 (€23) | €19 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$227 (€147) | €89 | + 66% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$91 (€58) | €54 | + 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$17 (€11) | €10 | + 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.49 (€2.90) | €3.56 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$9 (€5.72) | €3.63 | + 57% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$663 (€428) | €493 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.51 (€0.33) | €0.08 | + 291% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$70 (€45) | €37 | + 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$35 (€23) | €5.62 | + 304% | |
| TOTAL | + 26% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 05, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,816 prices entered by 509 different people.
Cost of living in Australia is 26% more expensive than in Austria
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