Cost of living in Brisbane, Australia vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | + 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brisbane (Australia) is 17% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$20 (C$20) | C$20 | - 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$13 (C$13) | C$10 | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$6 (C$6) | C$5.78 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.51 (C$1.48) | C$1.98 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$6 (C$5.98) | C$4.18 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$5.66 (C$5.56) | C$3.04 | + 83% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$10 (C$9) | C$10 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$5.30 (C$5.20) | C$4.24 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.45 (C$3.39) | C$3.76 | - 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.68 (C$5.57) | C$3.41 | + 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$18 (C$18) | C$19 | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$2.97 (C$2.91) | C$2.48 | + 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.05 (C$2.01) | C$1.93 | + 4% | |
| Housing | + 28% | |||
| Housing in Brisbane (Australia) is 28% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$2,302 (C$2,262) | C$2,136 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$1,759 (C$1,728) | C$1,241 | + 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$204 (C$201) | C$133 | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$1,733 (C$1,702) | C$1,120 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,568 (C$1,540) | C$806 | + 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$129 (C$127) | C$66 | + 91% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$53 (C$52) | C$54 | - 3% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$652 (C$640) | C$311 | + 106% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$224 (C$220) | C$97 | + 128% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$12 (C$12) | C$10 | + 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$29 (C$29) | C$25 | + 14% | |
| Clothes | + 62% | |||
| Clothes in Brisbane (Australia) is 62% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$121 (C$118) | C$60 | + 96% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$64 (C$63) | C$39 | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$131 (C$129) | C$98 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$171 (C$168) | C$117 | + 43% | |
| Transportation | + 19% | |||
| Transportation in Brisbane (Australia) is 19% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$29,454 (C$28,934) | C$22,935 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.42 (C$1.39) | C$1.39 | + 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$84 (C$82) | C$67 | + 23% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$28 (C$27) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Brisbane (Australia) is 9% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$13 (C$12) | C$8 | + 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$12 (C$11) | C$22 | - 47% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$78 (C$77) | C$77 | - 0% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$5.26 (C$5.16) | C$6 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$5.70 (C$5.59) | C$3.85 | + 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$5.65 (C$5.55) | C$4.28 | + 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.23 (C$3.17) | C$3.11 | + 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$4.10 (C$4.02) | C$2.46 | + 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$30 (C$29) | C$20 | + 46% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Brisbane (Australia) is 21% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$66 (C$65) | C$52 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$33 (C$32) | C$26 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$251 (C$247) | C$117 | + 110% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$95 (C$93) | C$96 | - 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$18 (C$18) | C$9 | + 88% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$5.05 (C$4.96) | C$5.42 | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$10 (C$10) | C$7 | + 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$645 (C$634) | C$647 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.66 (C$0.65) | C$0.83 | - 22% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$71 (C$69) | C$35 | + 96% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$33 (C$33) | C$11 | + 200% | |
| TOTAL | + 22% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 499 prices entered by 62 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
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Cost of living in Brisbane (Australia) is 22% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$7,833 (AU$7,974) in Brisbane to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$6,400 in Abbotsford.
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