Cost of living in Australia compared to Austria
Currency:
| Food | + 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Australia is 12% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| Australia | Austria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$21 (€14) | €14 | - 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$13 (€9) | €9 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$6 (€4.30) | €5.45 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.64 (€1.09) | €1.23 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.98 (€3.97) | €4.43 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$7 (€4.45) | €3.10 | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$8 (€5.25) | €5.73 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.37 (€2.90) | €2.19 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.21 (€2.13) | €1.73 | + 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.90 (€3.92) | €1.03 | + 282% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$19 (€13) | €6 | + 112% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$3.42 (€2.27) | €2.16 | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.62 (€1.74) | €1.67 | + 4% | |
| Housing | + 17% | |||
| Housing in Australia is 17% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| Australia | Austria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$2,995 (€1,987) | €1,796 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$2,086 (€1,384) | €1,332 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$253 (€168) | €495 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$2,038 (€1,352) | €882 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,525 (€1,012) | €686 | + 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$175 (€116) | €108 | + 8% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$72 (€48) | €32 | + 48% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$552 (€366) | €400 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$251 (€166) | €113 | + 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$13 (€8) | €13 | - 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$36 (€24) | €13 | + 85% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Australia is 8% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| Australia | Austria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$114 (€76) | €96 | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$74 (€49) | €34 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$153 (€101) | €95 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$168 (€112) | €128 | - 13% | |
| Transportation | + 55% | |||
| Transportation in Australia is 55% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| Australia | Austria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$31,985 (€21,219) | €23,527 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.97 (€1.31) | €1.72 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$157 (€104) | €48 | + 119% | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Australia is 22% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Australia | Austria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$10 (€6) | €8 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$16 (€11) | €9 | + 18% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$74 (€49) | €118 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$8 (€5.00) | €5.49 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.91 (€3.26) | €3.50 | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$5.52 (€3.66) | €2.52 | + 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.39 (€2.25) | €1.74 | + 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.43 (€2.27) | €2.20 | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$32 (€22) | €28 | - 22% | |
| Entertainment | + 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Australia is 36% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| Australia | Austria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$65 (€43) | €43 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$40 (€27) | €22 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$225 (€149) | €182 | - 18% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$107 (€71) | €60 | + 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$19 (€13) | €10 | + 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$5.01 (€3.32) | €3.57 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$10 (€7) | €4.00 | + 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$718 (€476) | €507 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.24 (€0.16) | €0.08 | + 107% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$76 (€50) | €30 | + 66% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$42 (€28) | €5.84 | + 374% | |
| TOTAL | + 23% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 03, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Australia is 23% more expensive than in Austria
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