Cost of living in Cairns, Australia vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cairns (Australia) is 8% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$18 (C$18) | C$20 | - 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$10 (C$10) | C$10 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$5.13 (C$5.05) | C$5.78 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.39 (C$1.37) | C$1.98 | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$6 (C$6) | C$4.18 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$5.58 (C$5.49) | C$3.04 | + 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$9 (C$9) | C$10 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.22 (C$4.16) | C$4.24 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.10 (C$3.06) | C$3.76 | - 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.15 (C$5.07) | C$3.41 | + 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$24 (C$24) | C$19 | + 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$3.07 (C$3.02) | C$2.48 | + 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.01 (C$1.97) | C$1.93 | + 2% | |
| Housing | + 24% | |||
| Housing in Cairns (Australia) is 24% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$2,272 (C$2,237) | C$2,136 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$1,446 (C$1,424) | C$1,241 | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$208 (C$205) | C$133 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$1,462 (C$1,440) | C$1,120 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,239 (C$1,220) | C$806 | + 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$180 (C$177) | C$66 | + 167% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$63 (C$63) | C$54 | + 16% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$725 (C$714) | C$311 | + 129% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$215 (C$212) | C$97 | + 119% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$11 (C$11) | C$10 | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$29 (C$28) | C$25 | + 13% | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in Cairns (Australia) is 31% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$93 (C$91) | C$60 | + 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$52 (C$52) | C$39 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$133 (C$131) | C$98 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$111 (C$109) | C$117 | - 7% | |
| Transportation | + 39% | |||
| Transportation in Cairns (Australia) is 39% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$27,952 (C$27,524) | C$22,935 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.48 (C$1.46) | C$1.39 | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$108 (C$106) | C$67 | + 59% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$27 (C$27) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Cairns (Australia) is 5% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$11 (C$11) | C$8 | + 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$18 (C$18) | C$22 | - 17% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$68 (C$67) | C$77 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$8 (C$8) | C$6 | + 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.95 (C$4.88) | C$3.85 | + 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$5.53 (C$5.45) | C$4.28 | + 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$2.66 (C$2.62) | C$3.11 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.81 (C$3.76) | C$2.46 | + 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$26 (C$26) | C$20 | + 28% | |
| Entertainment | + 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Cairns (Australia) is 22% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$54 (C$53) | C$52 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$38 (C$37) | C$26 | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$114 (C$113) | C$117 | - 4% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$119 (C$117) | C$96 | + 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$15 (C$14) | C$9 | + 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.57 (C$4.50) | C$5.42 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$7 (C$7) | C$7 | + 0% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$720 (C$709) | C$647 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$1.00 (C$0.98) | C$0.83 | + 19% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$57 (C$56) | C$35 | + 59% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$23 (C$22) | C$11 | + 103% | |
| TOTAL | + 22% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 38 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least C$7,581 (AU$7,698) in Cairns to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$6,200 in Abbotsford.
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