Cost of living in Cairns (Australia) is about the same as in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
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| Food | + 13% | |||
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| Food in Cairns (Australia) is 13% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Cairns | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$18 (£9) | £15 | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$13 (£7) | £5.39 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$5.57 (£2.93) | £2.54 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.43 (£0.75) | £1.13 | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$7 (£3.49) | £2.28 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$7 (£3.91) | £1.79 | + 119% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$8 (£4.40) | £2.69 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.40 (£2.32) | £1.84 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.51 (£1.85) | £0.85 | + 118% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.22 (£2.75) | £1.60 | + 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$21 (£11) | £7 | + 59% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$3.51 (£1.85) | £1.61 | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.58 (£1.36) | £1.12 | + 21% | |
| Housing | + 9% | |||
| Housing in Cairns (Australia) is 9% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Cairns | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$2,541 (£1,337) | £1,159 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$1,571 (£827) | £827 | + 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$208 (£109) | £297 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$1,462 (£770) | £569 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,139 (£600) | £453 | + 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$180 (£95) | £125 | - 24% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$63 (£33) | £25 | + 33% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$725 (£382) | £386 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$215 (£113) | £110 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$11 (£5.67) | £7 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$30 (£16) | £12 | + 28% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Cairns (Australia) is 6% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Cairns | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$93 (£49) | £44 | + 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$52 (£28) | £26 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$128 (£68) | £54 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$111 (£58) | £74 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Cairns (Australia) is 36% 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$27,952 (£14,712) | £24,333 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.66 (£0.87) | £1.62 | - 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$108 (£57) | £89 | - 36% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$27 (£14) | £15 | - 6% | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Cairns (Australia) is 6% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Cairns | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$8 (£4.35) | £3.03 | + 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$18 (£10) | £4.55 | + 113% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$70 (£37) | £62 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$8 (£4.08) | £2.75 | + 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.95 (£2.61) | £1.32 | + 98% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$5.53 (£2.91) | £3.71 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$2.66 (£1.40) | £1.73 | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.81 (£2.01) | £1.61 | + 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$27 (£14) | £13 | + 10% | |
| Entertainment | + 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Cairns (Australia) is 57% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Cairns | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$65 (£34) | £31 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$36 (£19) | £15 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$114 (£60) | £62 | - 4% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$114 (£60) | £50 | + 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$16 (£9) | £8 | + 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.93 (£2.59) | £2.86 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$7 (£3.80) | £3.20 | + 19% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$720 (£379) | £389 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$1.00 (£0.53) | £0.09 | + 485% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$59 (£31) | £32 | - 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$30 (£16) | £13 | + 23% | |
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TOTAL | - 4% | ||
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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