Cost of living in Australia compared to Austria
Currency:
| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Australia is 15% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Australia | Austria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$24 (€14) | €15 | - 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$16 (€9) | €11 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$7 (€4.20) | €7 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.92 (€1.11) | €1.39 | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$7 (€4.31) | €5.80 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$5.91 (€3.41) | €4.57 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$9 (€5.37) | €8 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.93 (€2.84) | €2.43 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.74 (€2.16) | €2.86 | - 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$7 (€4.03) | €1.27 | + 217% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$22 (€12) | €12 | + 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$3.87 (€2.23) | €3.48 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.22 (€1.28) | €2.42 | - 47% | |
| Housing | + 51% | |||
| Housing in Australia is 51% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| Australia | Austria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$3,979 (€2,295) | €1,098 | + 109% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$2,764 (€1,594) | €1,154 | + 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$243 (€140) | €246 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$2,790 (€1,609) | €998 | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$2,047 (€1,181) | €723 | + 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$195 (€112) | €111 | + 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$65 (€38) | €28 | + 33% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$640 (€369) | €482 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$260 (€150) | €114 | + 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$15 (€9) | €14 | - 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$40 (€23) | €15 | + 60% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Australia is 14% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Australia | Austria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$123 (€71) | €97 | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$98 (€56) | €46 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$162 (€94) | €122 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$175 (€101) | €212 | - 52% | |
| Transportation | + 24% | |||
| Transportation in Australia is 24% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| Australia | Austria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$40,654 (€23,446) | €40,436 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.96 (€1.13) | €1.60 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$152 (€88) | €49 | + 78% | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Australia is 42% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Australia | Austria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$8 (€4.86) | €14 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$23 (€13) | €13 | + 3% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$86 (€49) | €152 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$6 (€3.74) | €5.00 | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.98 (€2.87) | €4.03 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$9 (€5.17) | €6 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$4.26 (€2.46) | €2.01 | + 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$4.37 (€2.52) | €3.33 | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$39 (€23) | €35 | - 35% | |
| Entertainment | + 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Australia is 41% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| Australia | Austria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$78 (€45) | €47 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$46 (€26) | €22 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$257 (€148) | €270 | - 45% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$140 (€81) | €63 | + 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$22 (€12) | €12 | + 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$5.44 (€3.14) | €4.99 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$13 (€7) | €5.33 | + 35% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$885 (€510) | €689 | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.76 (€0.44) | €0.10 | + 344% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$86 (€50) | €46 | + 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$46 (€27) | €6 | + 329% | |
| TOTAL | + 15% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 23, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Australia is 15% more expensive than in Austria
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