- Cost of Living
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- Comparison
Cost of living in Brisbane, Australia compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brisbane (Australia) is 25% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$15 (C$15) | C$14 | + 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | AU$11 (C$11) | C$8 | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$5.52 (C$5.56) | C$6 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.49 (C$1.51) | C$2.38 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.93 (C$5.98) | C$4.08 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$5.21 (C$5.26) | C$2.62 | + 101% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$7 (C$7) | C$10 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.41 (C$4.45) | C$3.73 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.48 (C$3.51) | C$2.90 | + 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$4.40 (C$4.44) | C$2.89 | + 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$19 (C$19) | C$16 | + 22% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | AU$3.61 (C$3.64) | C$2.31 | + 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.13 (C$2.15) | C$1.76 | + 22% | |
| Housing | + 115% | |||
| Housing in Brisbane (Australia) is 115% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | AU$3,098 (C$3,124) | C$1,145 | + 173% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | AU$1,744 (C$1,758) | C$990 | + 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$308 (C$310) | C$117 | + 166% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | AU$2,253 (C$2,272) | C$919 | + 147% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | AU$1,521 (C$1,533) | C$695 | + 121% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | AU$286 (C$289) | C$64 | + 349% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | AU$55 (C$56) | C$39 | + 42% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | AU$632 (C$637) | C$392 | + 63% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$184 (C$186) | C$111 | + 68% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$10 (C$10) | C$10 | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$27 (C$28) | C$26 | + 5% | |
| Clothes | + 77% | |||
| Clothes in Brisbane (Australia) is 77% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | AU$113 (C$114) | C$61 | + 88% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | AU$76 (C$76) | C$41 | + 88% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$132 (C$133) | C$95 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$134 (C$135) | C$87 | + 56% | |
| Transportation | + 87% | |||
| Transportation in Brisbane (Australia) is 87% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$27,707 (C$27,934) | C$22,684 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.31 (C$1.32) | C$1.19 | + 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$121 (C$122) | C$47 | + 158% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$22 (C$22) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Brisbane (Australia) is 3% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$10 (C$10) | C$8 | + 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$15 (C$15) | C$20 | - 27% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | AU$64 (C$64) | C$85 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | AU$8 (C$8) | C$7 | + 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.25 (C$4.28) | C$3.90 | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$5.91 (C$5.95) | C$3.90 | + 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$2.66 (C$2.68) | C$3.21 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.67 (C$3.70) | C$2.46 | + 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$30 (C$30) | C$19 | + 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Brisbane (Australia) is 13% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$59 (C$60) | C$43 | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$29 (C$29) | C$27 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$216 (C$218) | C$84 | + 161% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$103 (C$104) | C$93 | + 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$16 (C$17) | C$9 | + 83% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.96 (C$5.00) | C$5.44 | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$8 (C$8) | C$5.57 | + 37% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | AU$221 (C$223) | C$141 | + 58% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.75 (C$0.76) | C$2.00 | - 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$59 (C$60) | C$34 | + 76% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | AU$26 (C$26) | C$10 | + 163% | |
| TOTAL | + 47% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,202 prices entered by 209 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2017.
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Cost of living in Brisbane (Australia) is 47% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$4,581
(AU$4,544)
in Brisbane
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,125
in Abbotsford.
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