Cost of living in Australia compared to Austria
Currency:
| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Australia is 10% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$17 (€9) | €14 | - 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$12 (€6) | €7 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$6 (€3.36) | €4.65 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.29 (€0.72) | €1.18 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.49 (€3.05) | €4.50 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$4.91 (€2.73) | €2.37 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$8 (€4.69) | €6 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.35 (€2.42) | €1.90 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.24 (€1.81) | €1.70 | + 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.77 (€3.21) | €1.04 | + 209% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$19 (€10) | €7 | + 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$2.95 (€1.64) | €2.03 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.22 (€1.24) | €1.58 | - 22% | |
| Housing | + 16% | |||
| Housing in Australia is 16% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$2,576 (€1,434) | €1,202 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$2,024 (€1,127) | €1,009 | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$198 (€110) | €158 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$1,975 (€1,099) | €900 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,439 (€801) | €700 | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$181 (€101) | €82 | + 22% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$59 (€33) | €23 | + 40% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$555 (€309) | €367 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$215 (€120) | €147 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$12 (€7) | €5.08 | + 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$30 (€17) | €14 | + 24% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Australia is 5% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$101 (€56) | €92 | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$78 (€43) | €30 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$148 (€82) | €78 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$159 (€89) | €113 | - 21% | |
| Transportation | + 25% | |||
| Transportation in Australia is 25% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$26,504 (€14,751) | €20,022 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.51 (€0.84) | €1.24 | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$153 (€85) | €51 | + 66% | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Australia is 19% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$9 (€5.02) | €8 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$16 (€9) | €4.00 | + 124% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$70 (€39) | €104 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$6 (€3.58) | €3.15 | + 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.78 (€2.66) | €2.51 | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$5.72 (€3.18) | €2.19 | + 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.34 (€1.86) | €1.20 | + 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.66 (€2.04) | €1.56 | + 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$28 (€16) | €24 | - 34% | |
| Entertainment | + 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Australia is 31% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$55 (€30) | €30 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$36 (€20) | €20 | - 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$209 (€117) | €191 | - 39% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$104 (€58) | €43 | + 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$17 (€9) | €9 | + 0% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.69 (€2.61) | €3.43 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$9 (€5.14) | €3.83 | + 34% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$640 (€356) | €389 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.38 (€0.21) | €0.05 | + 286% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$73 (€41) | €39 | + 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$35 (€19) | €5.35 | + 263% | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 6,639 prices entered by 1,030 different people.
Cost of living in Australia is 11% more expensive than in Austria
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