- Cost of Living
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- Gold Coast
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Cost of living in Gold Coast, Australia compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gold Coast (Australia) is 14% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$17 (C$17) | C$14 | + 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | AU$10 (C$10) | C$8 | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$5.39 (C$5.43) | C$6 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.21 (C$1.22) | C$2.38 | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$3.94 (C$3.97) | C$4.08 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$4.99 (C$5.02) | C$2.62 | + 92% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$4.98 (C$5.01) | C$10 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$3.88 (C$3.91) | C$3.73 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.11 (C$3.13) | C$2.90 | + 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.03 (C$5.06) | C$2.89 | + 75% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$14 (C$14) | C$16 | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | AU$3.09 (C$3.11) | C$2.31 | + 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$1.65 (C$1.66) | C$1.76 | - 6% | |
| Housing | + 72% | |||
| Housing in Gold Coast (Australia) is 72% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | AU$2,282 (C$2,297) | C$1,186 | + 94% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | AU$1,743 (C$1,755) | C$982 | + 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$182 (C$183) | C$117 | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | AU$1,656 (C$1,667) | C$919 | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | AU$1,130 (C$1,138) | C$695 | + 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | AU$113 (C$113) | C$64 | + 76% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | AU$83 (C$83) | C$39 | + 113% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | AU$544 (C$547) | C$392 | + 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$131 (C$132) | C$111 | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$19 (C$19) | C$10 | + 94% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$25 (C$25) | C$26 | - 6% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Gold Coast (Australia) is 24% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | AU$91 (C$91) | C$61 | + 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | AU$44 (C$44) | C$41 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$127 (C$128) | C$95 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$131 (C$132) | C$87 | + 53% | |
| Transportation | + 72% | |||
| Transportation in Gold Coast (Australia) is 72% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$25,000 (C$25,167) | C$22,684 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.32 (C$1.33) | C$1.19 | + 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$110 (C$111) | C$47 | + 133% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Gold Coast (Australia) is 1% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$9 (C$9) | C$8 | + 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$16 (C$16) | C$20 | - 21% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | AU$60 (C$61) | C$85 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | AU$9 (C$9) | C$7 | + 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$5.99 (C$6) | C$3.90 | + 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$6 (C$6) | C$3.90 | + 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$2.88 (C$2.89) | C$3.21 | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.52 (C$3.55) | C$2.46 | + 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$22 (C$22) | C$19 | + 18% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Gold Coast (Australia) is 45% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$43 (C$43) | C$43 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$31 (C$31) | C$27 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$161 (C$162) | C$84 | + 94% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$73 (C$73) | C$93 | - 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$16 (C$16) | C$9 | + 74% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.14 (C$4.17) | C$5.44 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$5.00 (C$5.03) | C$5.57 | - 10% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | AU$168 (C$169) | C$141 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.20 (C$0.20) | C$2.00 | - 90% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$72 (C$72) | C$34 | + 113% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | AU$22 (C$22) | C$10 | + 121% | |
| TOTAL | + 19% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 256 prices entered by 46 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 23, 2017.
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Cost of living in Gold Coast (Australia) is 19% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$3,940
(AU$3,913)
in Gold Coast
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,300
in Abbotsford.
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