- Cost of Living
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- Cairns
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Cost of living in Cairns, Australia compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cairns (Australia) is 39% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$26 (C$26) | C$14 | + 87% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | AU$10 (C$10) | C$8 | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$5.69 (C$5.73) | C$6 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.22 (C$1.23) | C$2.38 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.30 (C$5.34) | C$4.08 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$6 (C$6) | C$2.62 | + 136% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$6 (C$6) | C$10 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$3.87 (C$3.90) | C$3.73 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.60 (C$3.63) | C$2.90 | + 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$3.63 (C$3.66) | C$2.89 | + 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$19 (C$20) | C$16 | + 24% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | AU$3.44 (C$3.46) | C$2.31 | + 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.27 (C$2.29) | C$1.76 | + 30% | |
| Housing | + 48% | |||
| Housing in Cairns (Australia) is 48% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | AU$1,677 (C$1,690) | C$1,186 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | AU$1,313 (C$1,323) | C$982 | + 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$330 (C$333) | C$117 | + 185% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | AU$1,335 (C$1,345) | C$919 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | AU$980 (C$988) | C$695 | + 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | AU$188 (C$190) | C$64 | + 195% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | AU$61 (C$61) | C$39 | + 57% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | AU$820 (C$826) | C$392 | + 111% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$126 (C$127) | C$111 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$11 (C$11) | C$10 | + 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$27 (C$27) | C$26 | + 4% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Cairns (Australia) is 9% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | AU$89 (C$90) | C$61 | + 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | AU$38 (C$38) | C$41 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$118 (C$119) | C$95 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$99 (C$100) | C$87 | + 16% | |
| Transportation | + 65% | |||
| Transportation in Cairns (Australia) is 65% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$27,871 (C$28,085) | C$22,684 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.49 (C$1.50) | C$1.19 | + 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$99 (C$99) | C$47 | + 109% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Cairns (Australia) is 2% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$14 (C$14) | C$8 | + 82% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$18 (C$19) | C$20 | - 7% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | AU$64 (C$65) | C$85 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | AU$7 (C$8) | C$7 | + 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.18 (C$4.21) | C$3.90 | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$4.45 (C$4.49) | C$3.90 | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$2.44 (C$2.46) | C$3.21 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.27 (C$3.29) | C$2.46 | + 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$23 (C$24) | C$19 | + 27% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Cairns (Australia) is 18% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$53 (C$53) | C$43 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$35 (C$35) | C$27 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$93 (C$93) | C$84 | + 12% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$115 (C$116) | C$93 | + 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$14 (C$14) | C$9 | + 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.39 (C$4.43) | C$5.44 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$8 (C$8) | C$5.57 | + 42% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | AU$179 (C$180) | C$141 | + 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$1.00 (C$1.01) | C$2.00 | - 50% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$45 (C$45) | C$34 | + 33% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | AU$17 (C$17) | C$10 | + 71% | |
| TOTAL | + 26% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 139 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2017.
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Cost of living in Cairns (Australia) is 26% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$4,271
(AU$4,238)
in Cairns
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,400
in Abbotsford.
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