- Cost of Living
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Cost of living in Brisbane, Australia compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brisbane (Australia) is 28% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$15 (C$15) | C$14 | + 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | AU$11 (C$11) | C$8 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$5.46 (C$5.45) | C$5.67 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.39 (C$1.39) | C$2.40 | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.53 (C$5.52) | C$4.13 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$5.49 (C$5.48) | C$2.54 | + 116% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$7 (C$7) | C$9 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.55 (C$4.54) | C$3.55 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.53 (C$3.53) | C$3.02 | + 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$4.77 (C$4.76) | C$2.26 | + 110% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$21 (C$21) | C$15 | + 40% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | AU$3.41 (C$3.40) | C$2.18 | + 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.12 (C$2.11) | C$1.87 | + 13% | |
| Housing | + 108% | |||
| Housing in Brisbane (Australia) is 108% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | AU$2,742 (C$2,737) | C$1,186 | + 131% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | AU$1,809 (C$1,806) | C$982 | + 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$319 (C$319) | C$104 | + 206% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | AU$2,313 (C$2,309) | C$919 | + 151% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | AU$1,512 (C$1,510) | C$695 | + 117% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | AU$274 (C$273) | C$64 | + 325% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | AU$59 (C$59) | C$39 | + 51% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | AU$645 (C$644) | C$393 | + 64% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$172 (C$171) | C$111 | + 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$9 (C$9) | C$10 | - 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$29 (C$29) | C$25 | + 17% | |
| Clothes | + 85% | |||
| Clothes in Brisbane (Australia) is 85% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | AU$113 (C$113) | C$61 | + 87% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | AU$80 (C$80) | C$41 | + 97% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$145 (C$145) | C$95 | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$144 (C$144) | C$87 | + 66% | |
| Transportation | + 102% | |||
| Transportation in Brisbane (Australia) is 102% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$25,278 (C$25,236) | C$23,851 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.32 (C$1.31) | C$1.19 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$143 (C$143) | C$47 | + 200% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$21 (C$21) | - | - | |
| 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$8 (C$8) | C$7 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$13 (C$13) | C$20 | - 36% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | AU$66 (C$66) | C$85 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | AU$8 (C$8) | C$6 | + 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.17 (C$4.16) | C$2.88 | + 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$6 (C$6) | C$3.82 | + 66% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$2.76 (C$2.75) | C$3.16 | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.99 (C$3.98) | C$2.53 | + 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$30 (C$30) | C$19 | + 58% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Brisbane (Australia) is 9% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$56 (C$56) | C$45 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$28 (C$28) | C$26 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$215 (C$215) | C$84 | + 157% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$104 (C$104) | C$89 | + 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$16 (C$16) | C$9 | + 83% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.93 (C$4.92) | C$5.72 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$7 (C$7) | C$5.43 | + 32% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | AU$221 (C$221) | C$141 | + 57% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.66 (C$0.66) | C$1.04 | - 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$55 (C$54) | C$34 | + 59% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | AU$27 (C$27) | C$10 | + 166% | |
| TOTAL | + 57% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,430 prices entered by 249 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 22, 2017.
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Cost of living in Brisbane (Australia) is 57% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$6,135
(AU$6,145)
in Brisbane
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,900
in Abbotsford.
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