| AUD |
USD |
|
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district
|
AU$27
|
($18)
|
|
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar)
|
AU$14
|
($9)
|
|
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast
|
AU$7
|
($4.67)
|
|
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk
|
AU$1.83
|
($1.19)
|
|
12 eggs, large
|
AU$6
|
($4.18)
|
|
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes
|
AU$7
|
($4.27)
|
|
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese
|
AU$8
|
($5.43)
|
|
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples
|
AU$5.04
|
($3.29)
|
|
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes
|
AU$3.87
|
($2.52)
|
|
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket
|
AU$7
|
($4.56)
|
|
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality
|
AU$21
|
($14)
|
|
2 liters of coca-cola
|
AU$3.61
|
($2.35)
|
|
Bread for 2 people for 1 day
|
AU$2.34
|
($1.53)
|
|
|
| AUD |
USD |
|
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area
|
AU$3,299
|
($2,149)
|
|
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area
|
AU$2,596
|
($1,691)
|
|
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat
|
AU$249
|
($162)
|
|
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area
|
AU$3,103
|
($2,022)
|
|
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area
|
AU$2,066
|
($1,346)
|
|
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio
|
AU$146
|
($95)
|
|
Internet 8 mbps (1 month)
|
AU$61
|
($39)
|
|
40” flat screen tv
|
AU$571
|
($372)
|
|
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands)
|
AU$263
|
($171)
|
|
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.)
|
AU$10
|
($6)
|
|
Hourly rate for cleaning help
|
AU$42
|
($28)
|
|
|
| AUD |
USD |
|
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar)
|
AU$133
|
($87)
|
|
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers)
|
AU$89
|
($58)
|
|
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands)
|
AU$180
|
($117)
|
|
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes
|
AU$176
|
($115)
|
| AUD |
USD |
|
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new
|
AU$38,953
|
($25,374)
|
|
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas
|
AU$1.94
|
($1.27)
|
|
Monthly ticket public transport
|
AU$115
|
($75)
|
|
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles)
|
AU$22
|
($14)
|
|
|
| AUD |
USD |
|
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands)
|
AU$10
|
($7)
|
|
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses)
|
AU$20
|
($13)
|
|
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes)
|
AU$76
|
($50)
|
|
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...)
|
AU$8
|
($5.12)
|
|
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.)
|
AU$4.84
|
($3.15)
|
|
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.)
|
AU$7
|
($4.81)
|
|
4 rolls of toilet paper
|
AU$3.71
|
($2.41)
|
|
Tube of toothpaste
|
AU$4.96
|
($3.23)
|
|
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city
|
AU$30
|
($20)
|
| AUD |
USD |
|
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub
|
AU$64
|
($41)
|
|
2 tickets to the movies
|
AU$40
|
($26)
|
|
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats)
|
AU$160
|
($104)
|
|
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert
|
AU$124
|
($81)
|
|
1 cocktail drink in downtown club
|
AU$19
|
($12)
|
|
Cappuccino in expat area of the city
|
AU$5.60
|
($3.65)
|
|
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.)
|
AU$12
|
($8)
|
|
Ipad wi-fi 128gb
|
AU$749
|
($488)
|
|
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans)
|
AU$0.54
|
($0.35)
|
|
1 month of gym membership in business district
|
AU$71
|
($46)
|
|
1 package of marlboro cigarettes
|
AU$32
|
($21)
|
