Cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States compared to Albury, Australia
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| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Baton Rouge, Louisiana (United States) is 3% cheaper than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (AU$15) | AU$17 | - 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (AU$9) | AU$9 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.69 (AU$4.66) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.05 (AU$1.32) | AU$1.50 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.90 (AU$3.66) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.24 (AU$4.09) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.22 (AU$7) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.23 (AU$4.08) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.60 (AU$2.02) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.60 (AU$3.28) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (AU$20) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.65 (AU$2.09) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.82 (AU$2.29) | - | - | |
| Housing | - 9% | |||
| Housing in Baton Rouge, Louisiana (United States) is 9% cheaper than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,382 (AU$1,743) | AU$1,271 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $999 (AU$1,261) | AU$2,559 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $149 (AU$188) | AU$645 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,120 (AU$1,413) | AU$1,290 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $804 (AU$1,015) | AU$860 | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $105 (AU$133) | AU$215 | - 38% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $53 (AU$67) | AU$55 | + 21% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $428 (AU$539) | AU$668 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $125 (AU$158) | AU$100 | + 58% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (AU$12) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $14 (AU$18) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Baton Rouge, Louisiana (United States) is 13% cheaper than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $43 (AU$54) | AU$100 | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $30 (AU$38) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $79 (AU$100) | AU$90 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $90 (AU$114) | AU$150 | - 24% | |
| Transportation | + 64% | |||
| Transportation in Baton Rouge, Louisiana (United States) is 64% more expensive than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,479 (AU$28,364) | AU$25,000 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.59 (AU$0.74) | AU$1.31 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $55 (AU$69) | AU$20 | + 247% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $15 (AU$19) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Baton Rouge, Louisiana (United States) is 10% cheaper than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.72 (AU$7) | AU$15 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $33 (AU$42) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $107 (AU$135) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.73 (AU$7) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.18 (AU$4.01) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.05 (AU$5.12) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.46 (AU$4.37) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.04 (AU$2.57) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (AU$26) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Baton Rouge, Louisiana (United States) is 2% more expensive than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (AU$56) | AU$47 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $21 (AU$27) | AU$33 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $88 (AU$111) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $84 (AU$106) | AU$100 | + 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (AU$12) | AU$16 | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.11 (AU$6) | AU$5.00 | + 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (AU$8) | AU$4.00 | + 98% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $172 (AU$216) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $1.00 (AU$1.26) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $56 (AU$71) | AU$52 | + 36% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.32 (AU$7) | AU$20 | - 66% | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 340 prices entered by 23 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 22, 2017.
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Cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana (United States) is 4% more expensive than in Albury (Australia)
For example, you would need at least AU$3,544
($2,809)
in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
AU$3,400
in Albury.
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