- Cost of Living
- Australia
- United States
- Gold Coast
- Austin
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Gold Coast (Australia) and Austin (United States)
| Food | 45% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gold Coast (Australia) is 45% more expensive than in Austin (United States) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | AU$18.11 ($17.76) | $12.10 | 47% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | AU$7.69 ($7.54) | $6.29 | 20% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | AU$6.67 ($6.54) | $3.83 | 71% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$2.01 ($1.97) | $2.72 | 28% |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$4.25 ($4.17) | $2.32 | 80% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$6.31 ($6.19) | $3.31 | 87% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$5.67 ($5.56) | $5.74 | 3% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$3.91 ($3.84) | $3.23 | 19% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | AU$4.50 ($4.41) | $3.36 | 31% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | AU$3.32 ($3.25) | $2.29 | 42% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$21 ($20) | $13.25 | 52% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | AU$2.92 ($2.86) | $1.81 | 58% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.57 ($2.52) | $1.91 | 32% |
| Housing | 16% | ||
| Housing in Gold Coast (Australia) is 16% more expensive than in Austin (United States) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | AU$1,711 ($1,678) | $1,417 | 18% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$252 ($247) | $170 | 45% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | AU$55 ($54) | $42 | 27% |
| 40” flat screen TV | AU$1,250 ($1,225) | $490 | 150% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | - | $96 | - |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$5 ($4.90) | $7.31 | 33% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$23 ($23) | $31 | 25% |
| Clothes | 59% | ||
| Clothes in Gold Coast (Australia) is 59% more expensive than in Austin (United States) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | AU$125 ($123) | $46 | 166% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | AU$52 ($51) | $38 | 34% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | AU$117 ($115) | $59 | 96% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | AU$84 ($82) | $80 | 2% |
| Transportation | 167% | ||
| Transportation in Gold Coast (Australia) is 167% more expensive than in Austin (United States) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$43,123 ($42,284) | $19,214 | 120% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.44 ($1.41) | $0.94 | 50% |
| monthly ticket public transport | AU$108 ($105) | $31 | 235% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | - | $16.27 | - |
| Personal Care | 71% | ||
| Personal Care in Gold Coast (Australia) is 71% more expensive than in Austin (United States) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | AU$17.50 ($17.16) | $6.86 | 150% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | AU$6.83 ($6.70) | $5.67 | 18% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$3.75 ($3.68) | $3.29 | 12% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$5 ($4.90) | $3.12 | 57% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$4.20 ($4.12) | $2.58 | 60% |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.65 ($3.58) | $2.50 | 43% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$25 ($25) | $18 | 36% |
| Entertainment | 34% | ||
| Entertainment in Gold Coast (Australia) is 34% more expensive than in Austin (United States) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$41 ($40) | $35 | 14% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$31 ($30) | $18.71 | 60% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$90 ($88) | $143 | 38% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | AU$98 ($96) | $87 | 11% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$12.71 ($12.47) | $8.25 | 51% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.99 ($4.89) | $3.75 | 30% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | AU$4.94 ($4.85) | $3.78 | 28% |
| iPod nano 16GB | AU$146 ($143) | $138 | 4% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.78 ($0.76) | $0.44 | 74% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | AU$50 ($49) | $43 | 14% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | AU$17.57 ($17.23) | $6.19 | 178% |
| TOTAL | 53% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,390 prices entered by 249 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2013.
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Cost of living in Gold Coast (Australia) is 53% more expensive than in Austin (United States)
For example, you would need at least $5,721
(AU$5,835)
in Gold Coast
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
$3,750
in Austin.