Cost of living in Cairns (Australia) is 11% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
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| Food | - 12% | |||
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| Food in Cairns (Australia) is 12% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Cairns | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$17 (£8) | £13 | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$12 (£5.77) | £6 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$5.37 (£2.57) | £3.87 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.51 (£0.72) | £1.20 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$7 (£3.17) | £3.27 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$8 (£3.66) | £2.36 | + 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$8 (£3.76) | £5.27 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.49 (£2.15) | £2.35 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.37 (£1.61) | £1.03 | + 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.22 (£2.50) | £2.83 | - 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$20 (£10) | £9 | + 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$3.51 (£1.68) | £1.79 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.53 (£1.21) | £1.34 | - 9% | |
| Housing | + 0% | |||
| Housing in Cairns (Australia) is about the same as in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Cairns | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$2,816 (£1,348) | £953 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$1,690 (£809) | £1,073 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$208 (£99) | £297 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$1,721 (£824) | £702 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,079 (£516) | £544 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$180 (£86) | £125 | - 31% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$63 (£30) | £25 | + 21% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$725 (£347) | £418 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$215 (£103) | £129 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$11 (£5.15) | £7 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$30 (£14) | £13 | + 10% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in Cairns (Australia) is 32% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Cairns | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$93 (£44) | £69 | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$52 (£25) | £37 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$131 (£63) | £99 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$111 (£53) | £52 | + 2% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Cairns (Australia) is 24% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Cairns | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$30,626 (£14,661) | £17,412 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.77 (£0.85) | £1.52 | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$108 (£52) | £65 | - 21% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$27 (£13) | £18 | - 28% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Cairns (Australia) is 21% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Cairns | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$7 (£3.13) | £2.31 | + 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$18 (£9) | £4.96 | + 78% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$70 (£33) | £94 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$8 (£3.71) | £2.68 | + 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$5.16 (£2.47) | £1.57 | + 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$5.53 (£2.65) | £4.18 | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$2.93 (£1.40) | £2.17 | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$4.17 (£2.00) | £1.68 | + 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$29 (£14) | £13 | + 8% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Cairns (Australia) is 7% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Cairns | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$59 (£28) | £61 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$36 (£17) | £15 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$114 (£55) | £83 | - 34% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$116 (£56) | £72 | - 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$17 (£8) | £7 | + 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$5.00 (£2.39) | £3.57 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$7 (£3.43) | £4.42 | - 23% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$720 (£345) | £502 | - 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$1.00 (£0.48) | £0.09 | + 432% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$59 (£28) | £50 | - 44% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$30 (£15) | £11 | + 27% | |
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TOTAL | - 11% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 13 prices entered by 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2025.
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