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Cost of living in Cairns, Australia compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cairns (Australia) is 12% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$19 (C$18) | C$15 | + 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | AU$10 (C$10) | C$9 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$5.44 (C$5.28) | C$5.69 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.22 (C$1.19) | C$2.17 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.39 (C$5.24) | C$4.84 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$6 (C$6) | C$2.90 | + 112% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$7 (C$7) | C$10 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.17 (C$4.05) | C$4.00 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$2.98 (C$2.89) | C$3.31 | - 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$4.41 (C$4.28) | C$3.07 | + 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$21 (C$21) | C$16 | + 32% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | AU$3.45 (C$3.35) | C$2.51 | + 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$1.55 (C$1.50) | C$2.07 | - 28% | |
| Housing | + 30% | |||
| Housing in Cairns (Australia) is 30% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | AU$2,064 (C$2,004) | C$1,576 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | AU$1,362 (C$1,322) | C$1,122 | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$185 (C$179) | C$109 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | AU$1,263 (C$1,226) | C$1,019 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | AU$1,018 (C$988) | C$774 | + 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | AU$140 (C$135) | C$66 | + 104% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | AU$59 (C$58) | C$40 | + 44% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | AU$762 (C$740) | C$377 | + 96% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$157 (C$152) | C$98 | + 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$11 (C$11) | C$9 | + 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$28 (C$27) | C$23 | + 16% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Cairns (Australia) is 17% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | AU$94 (C$92) | C$59 | + 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | AU$44 (C$42) | C$40 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$121 (C$117) | C$93 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$98 (C$95) | C$92 | + 3% | |
| Transportation | + 33% | |||
| Transportation in Cairns (Australia) is 33% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$27,857 (C$27,045) | C$22,749 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.42 (C$1.38) | C$1.27 | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$102 (C$99) | C$65 | + 52% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$31 (C$31) | C$31 | - 1% | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Cairns (Australia) is 7% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$12 (C$12) | C$8 | + 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$20 (C$19) | C$20 | - 3% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | AU$64 (C$62) | C$96 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | AU$7 (C$7) | C$6 | + 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.45 (C$4.32) | C$3.72 | + 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$5.13 (C$4.98) | C$2.83 | + 76% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$2.54 (C$2.46) | C$3.09 | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.43 (C$3.33) | C$2.46 | + 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$23 (C$23) | C$19 | + 17% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Cairns (Australia) is 11% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$53 (C$52) | C$46 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$35 (C$34) | C$26 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$103 (C$100) | C$101 | - 2% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$107 (C$104) | C$87 | + 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$14 (C$14) | C$9 | + 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.34 (C$4.22) | C$5.53 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$7 (C$7) | C$5.67 | + 20% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | C$549 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$1.00 (C$0.97) | C$1.04 | - 7% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$49 (C$48) | C$35 | + 36% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | AU$18 (C$17) | C$10 | + 66% | |
| TOTAL | + 20% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 436 prices entered by 29 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cairns (Australia) is 20% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$6,119
(AU$6,303)
in Cairns
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$5,100
in Abbotsford.
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