Cost of living in Brisbane, Australia vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brisbane (Australia) is 6% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$18 (C$16) | C$20 | - 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$12 (C$10) | C$10 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$5.44 (C$4.78) | C$5.84 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.23 (C$1.08) | C$1.98 | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.38 (C$4.72) | C$4.48 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$5.26 (C$4.62) | C$3.04 | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$9 (C$8) | C$10 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.49 (C$3.94) | C$4.24 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.39 (C$2.97) | C$3.76 | - 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.38 (C$4.72) | C$3.41 | + 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$20 (C$18) | C$19 | - 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$3.22 (C$2.83) | C$2.48 | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$1.65 (C$1.45) | C$1.93 | - 25% | |
| Housing | + 16% | |||
| Housing in Brisbane (Australia) is 16% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$2,158 (C$1,895) | C$2,136 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$1,688 (C$1,483) | C$1,241 | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$224 (C$197) | C$133 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$1,751 (C$1,538) | C$1,120 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,431 (C$1,257) | C$806 | + 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$202 (C$177) | C$66 | + 168% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$58 (C$51) | C$54 | - 6% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$535 (C$470) | C$311 | + 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$257 (C$226) | C$97 | + 133% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$10 (C$9) | C$10 | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$28 (C$25) | C$25 | - 3% | |
| Clothes | + 56% | |||
| Clothes in Brisbane (Australia) is 56% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$106 (C$93) | C$60 | + 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$75 (C$66) | C$39 | + 68% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$143 (C$126) | C$98 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$173 (C$152) | C$117 | + 30% | |
| Transportation | + 55% | |||
| Transportation in Brisbane (Australia) is 55% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$28,373 (C$24,916) | C$22,935 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.55 (C$1.36) | C$1.42 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$148 (C$130) | C$67 | + 94% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$25 (C$22) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Brisbane (Australia) is 8% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$10 (C$9) | C$8 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$13 (C$11) | C$22 | - 49% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$74 (C$65) | C$77 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$5.22 (C$4.58) | C$6 | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$5.13 (C$4.51) | C$3.85 | + 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$5.94 (C$5.22) | C$4.28 | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$2.70 (C$2.37) | C$3.11 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.19 (C$2.80) | C$2.46 | + 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$31 (C$27) | C$20 | + 35% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Brisbane (Australia) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$59 (C$52) | C$52 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$31 (C$27) | C$26 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$219 (C$192) | C$117 | + 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$98 (C$86) | C$96 | - 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$15 (C$13) | C$9 | + 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.65 (C$4.08) | C$5.42 | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$8 (C$7) | C$7 | + 6% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$519 (C$455) | C$647 | - 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.62 (C$0.54) | C$0.83 | - 34% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$65 (C$57) | C$35 | + 62% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$30 (C$26) | C$11 | + 141% | |
| TOTAL | + 15% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 915 prices entered by 149 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2020.
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