Cost of living in Townsville (Australia) is 4% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 6% | |||
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| Food in Townsville (Australia) is 6% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Townsville | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$18 (C$16) | C$20 | - 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$12 (C$10) | C$10 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$5.40 (C$4.79) | C$5.78 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.63 (C$1.44) | C$1.98 | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.96 (C$5.29) | C$4.18 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$5.55 (C$4.92) | C$3.17 | + 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$8 (C$7) | C$10 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.84 (C$4.30) | C$4.24 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$2.62 (C$2.33) | C$3.76 | - 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$3.97 (C$3.52) | C$3.41 | + 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$20 (C$18) | C$19 | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$3.14 (C$2.79) | C$2.48 | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.06 (C$1.83) | C$1.93 | - 6% | |
| Housing | + 9% | |||
| Housing in Townsville (Australia) is 9% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Townsville | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$2,140 (C$1,899) | C$2,136 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$1,718 (C$1,525) | C$1,257 | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$233 (C$207) | C$124 | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$1,319 (C$1,171) | C$1,120 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$963 (C$855) | C$805 | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$179 (C$159) | C$66 | + 139% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$65 (C$58) | C$54 | + 7% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$573 (C$508) | C$311 | + 63% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$247 (C$219) | C$97 | + 127% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$26 (C$23) | C$10 | + 125% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$24 (C$21) | C$25 | - 16% | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in Townsville (Australia) is 26% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Townsville | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$82 (C$72) | C$60 | + 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$58 (C$51) | C$39 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$162 (C$144) | C$98 | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$129 (C$114) | C$117 | - 3% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Townsville (Australia) is 15% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Townsville | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$30,767 (C$27,304) | C$22,942 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.67 (C$1.48) | C$1.67 | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$56 (C$49) | C$67 | - 26% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$19 (C$17) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Townsville (Australia) is 12% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Townsville | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$8 (C$7) | C$8 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$13 (C$12) | C$22 | - 46% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$74 (C$66) | C$77 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$8 (C$7) | C$6 | + 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.74 (C$4.20) | C$3.85 | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$5.80 (C$5.14) | C$4.33 | + 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.18 (C$2.82) | C$3.16 | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.67 (C$3.26) | C$2.46 | + 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$28 (C$25) | C$20 | + 26% | |
| Entertainment | + 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Townsville (Australia) is 44% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Townsville | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$59 (C$52) | C$51 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$28 (C$25) | C$27 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$107 (C$95) | C$135 | - 29% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$93 (C$83) | C$96 | - 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$16 (C$14) | C$10 | + 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.57 (C$4.06) | C$5.42 | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$6 (C$5.36) | C$7 | - 18% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$696 (C$618) | C$647 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$1.00 (C$0.89) | C$0.24 | + 266% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$53 (C$47) | C$37 | + 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$24 (C$21) | C$11 | + 93% | |
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TOTAL | + 4% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 63 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2023.
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