Cost of living in Cairns (Australia) is 14% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 1% | |||
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| Food in Cairns (Australia) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Cairns | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$17 (C$16) | C$20 | - 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$11 (C$10) | C$10 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$5.13 (C$4.68) | C$5.78 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.33 (C$1.22) | C$1.98 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$6 (C$5.85) | C$4.18 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$5.43 (C$4.95) | C$3.17 | + 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$9 (C$8) | C$10 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.22 (C$3.85) | C$4.24 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.10 (C$2.83) | C$3.76 | - 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.15 (C$4.70) | C$3.41 | + 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$23 (C$21) | C$19 | + 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$3.07 (C$2.80) | C$2.48 | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.01 (C$1.83) | C$1.93 | - 5% | |
| Housing | + 14% | |||
| Housing in Cairns (Australia) is 14% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Cairns | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$2,272 (C$2,072) | C$2,136 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$1,446 (C$1,319) | C$1,241 | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$208 (C$190) | C$124 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$1,462 (C$1,334) | C$1,120 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,139 (C$1,039) | C$805 | + 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$180 (C$164) | C$66 | + 148% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$63 (C$58) | C$54 | + 7% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$725 (C$661) | C$311 | + 112% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$215 (C$197) | C$97 | + 103% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$11 (C$10) | C$10 | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$29 (C$26) | C$25 | + 4% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Cairns (Australia) is 20% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Cairns | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$93 (C$85) | C$60 | + 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$52 (C$48) | C$39 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$128 (C$117) | C$98 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$111 (C$101) | C$117 | - 14% | |
| Transportation | + 32% | |||
| Transportation in Cairns (Australia) is 32% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Cairns | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$27,952 (C$25,495) | C$22,942 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.68 (C$1.53) | C$1.40 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$108 (C$98) | C$67 | + 47% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$28 (C$25) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Cairns (Australia) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Cairns | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$11 (C$10) | C$8 | + 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$18 (C$17) | C$22 | - 23% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$70 (C$63) | C$77 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$8 (C$7) | C$6 | + 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.95 (C$4.52) | C$3.85 | + 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$5.53 (C$5.05) | C$4.33 | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$2.66 (C$2.43) | C$3.16 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.81 (C$3.48) | C$2.46 | + 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$26 (C$24) | C$20 | + 19% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Cairns (Australia) is 13% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Cairns | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$55 (C$50) | C$51 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$37 (C$34) | C$27 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$114 (C$104) | C$135 | - 23% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$122 (C$111) | C$96 | + 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$14 (C$13) | C$10 | + 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.68 (C$4.27) | C$5.42 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$7 (C$6) | C$7 | - 7% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$720 (C$657) | C$647 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$1.00 (C$0.91) | C$0.83 | + 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$57 (C$52) | C$37 | + 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$23 (C$21) | C$11 | + 88% | |
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TOTAL | + 14% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2022.
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