- Cost of Living
- United States
- Australia
- Houston
- Canberra
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Houston (United States) and Canberra (Australia)
| Food | 28% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Houston (United States) is 28% cheaper than in Canberra (Australia) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | $12.53 (AU$12.78) | AU$18.71 | 32% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $6.08 (AU$6.20) | AU$8.84 | 30% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | $3.29 (AU$3.36) | AU$7.66 | 56% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.31 (AU$2.35) | AU$1.59 | 48% |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.24 (AU$2.29) | AU$3.97 | 42% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.63 (AU$2.68) | AU$3.71 | 28% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.39 (AU$4.47) | AU$5.06 | 12% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.19 (AU$3.25) | AU$3.64 | 11% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | $3.38 (AU$3.44) | AU$4.01 | 14% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | $2.18 (AU$2.22) | AU$2.50 | 11% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13.15 (AU$13.41) | AU$16.83 | 20% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.59 (AU$1.62) | AU$2.64 | 39% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.99 (AU$2.03) | AU$2.25 | 10% |
| Housing | 36% | ||
| Housing in Houston (United States) is 36% cheaper than in Canberra (Australia) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | $1,301 (AU$1,327) | AU$2,230 | 41% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $138 (AU$140) | AU$188 | 25% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | $43 (AU$44) | AU$33 | 33% |
| 40” flat screen TV | $581 (AU$592) | AU$1,062 | 44% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | $129 (AU$132) | AU$250 | 47% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8.94 (AU$9.12) | AU$7.67 | 19% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $15.40 (AU$15.70) | AU$28 | 43% |
| Clothes | 48% | ||
| Clothes in Houston (United States) is 48% cheaper than in Canberra (Australia) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | $37 (AU$38) | AU$117 | 68% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | $39 (AU$40) | AU$72 | 45% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | $70 (AU$72) | AU$133 | 46% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | $85 (AU$87) | AU$118 | 26% |
| Transportation | 20% | ||
| Transportation in Houston (United States) is 20% cheaper than in Canberra (Australia) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,292 (AU$22,725) | AU$34,498 | 34% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.93 (AU$0.95) | AU$1.50 | 37% |
| monthly ticket public transport | $71 (AU$73) | AU$81 | 10% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | $14.80 (AU$15.09) | AU$23 | 33% |
| Personal Care | 30% | ||
| Personal Care in Houston (United States) is 30% cheaper than in Canberra (Australia) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | $8.32 (AU$8.48) | AU$13.40 | 37% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6.08 (AU$6.20) | AU$5.38 | 15% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.09 (AU$3.15) | AU$3.00 | 5% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.71 (AU$3.78) | AU$5.25 | 28% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.93 (AU$2.99) | AU$4.20 | 29% |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.59 (AU$2.64) | AU$3.66 | 28% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $16.67 (AU$16.99) | AU$34 | 50% |
| Entertainment | 28% | ||
| Entertainment in Houston (United States) is 28% cheaper than in Canberra (Australia) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $35 (AU$35) | AU$50 | 28% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $18.67 (AU$19.03) | AU$31 | 38% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $193 (AU$196) | AU$178 | 11% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | $77 (AU$79) | AU$104 | 25% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8.49 (AU$8.65) | AU$11.79 | 27% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | $4.38 (AU$4.47) | AU$3.71 | 20% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | $4.13 (AU$4.21) | AU$6.40 | 34% |
| iPod nano 16GB | $142 (AU$145) | AU$165 | 12% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.60 (AU$0.61) | AU$0.85 | 28% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | $41 (AU$42) | AU$56 | 25% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | $5.98 (AU$6.09) | AU$16.50 | 63% |
| TOTAL | 30% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,576 prices entered by 386 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2013.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
AU$3,750
in Canberra
you would need to make just about AU$2,629
($2,579)
in Houston.