- Cost of Living
- Australia
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- Brisbane
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Brisbane, Australia compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brisbane (Australia) is 16% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$17 (C$17) | C$15 | + 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | AU$11 (C$11) | C$9 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$5.93 (C$5.73) | C$5.69 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.30 (C$1.25) | C$2.17 | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.04 (C$4.87) | C$4.84 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$5.48 (C$5.30) | C$2.90 | + 83% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$8 (C$8) | C$10 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.54 (C$4.39) | C$4.00 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.66 (C$3.54) | C$3.31 | + 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$4.96 (C$4.79) | C$3.07 | + 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$21 (C$20) | C$16 | + 28% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | AU$3.42 (C$3.30) | C$2.51 | + 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.18 (C$2.11) | C$2.07 | + 2% | |
| Housing | + 68% | |||
| Housing in Brisbane (Australia) is 68% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | AU$2,291 (C$2,216) | C$1,576 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | AU$1,901 (C$1,839) | C$1,122 | + 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$256 (C$247) | C$109 | + 126% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | AU$2,171 (C$2,100) | C$1,019 | + 106% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | AU$1,511 (C$1,462) | C$774 | + 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | AU$263 (C$255) | C$66 | + 283% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | AU$61 (C$59) | C$40 | + 47% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | AU$591 (C$572) | C$377 | + 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$178 (C$172) | C$98 | + 75% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$13 (C$12) | C$9 | + 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$29 (C$28) | C$23 | + 21% | |
| Clothes | + 68% | |||
| Clothes in Brisbane (Australia) is 68% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | AU$103 (C$100) | C$59 | + 68% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | AU$73 (C$71) | C$40 | + 75% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$145 (C$140) | C$93 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$148 (C$143) | C$92 | + 55% | |
| Transportation | + 47% | |||
| Transportation in Brisbane (Australia) is 47% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$24,031 (C$23,250) | C$22,749 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.37 (C$1.33) | C$1.27 | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$130 (C$126) | C$65 | + 93% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$21 (C$21) | C$31 | - 33% | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Brisbane (Australia) is 1% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$14 (C$14) | C$8 | + 80% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$13 (C$13) | C$20 | - 37% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | AU$73 (C$70) | C$96 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | AU$8 (C$8) | C$6 | + 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.89 (C$4.73) | C$3.72 | + 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$7 (C$7) | C$2.83 | + 138% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$2.78 (C$2.69) | C$3.09 | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.74 (C$3.62) | C$2.46 | + 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$27 (C$27) | C$19 | + 38% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Brisbane (Australia) is 18% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$55 (C$53) | C$46 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$29 (C$28) | C$26 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$267 (C$258) | C$101 | + 156% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$101 (C$98) | C$87 | + 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$17 (C$16) | C$9 | + 89% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.66 (C$4.51) | C$5.53 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$9 (C$8) | C$5.67 | + 49% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | AU$534 (C$517) | C$549 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.85 (C$0.82) | C$1.04 | - 21% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$53 (C$51) | C$35 | + 46% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | AU$30 (C$29) | C$10 | + 183% | |
| TOTAL | + 37% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,953 prices entered by 279 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2018.
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Cost of living in Brisbane (Australia) is 37% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$5,750
(AU$5,943)
in Brisbane
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$4,200
in Abbotsford.
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