Cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States compared to Albury, Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Baton Rouge, Louisiana (United States) is 1% cheaper than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (AU$16) | AU$17 | - 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (AU$10) | AU$9 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.92 (AU$5.11) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.04 (AU$1.36) | AU$1.50 | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.93 (AU$3.82) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.26 (AU$4.25) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.18 (AU$7) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.20 (AU$4.18) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.55 (AU$2.01) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.60 (AU$3.39) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (AU$22) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.66 (AU$2.17) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.95 (AU$2.54) | - | - | |
| Housing | - 4% | |||
| Housing in Baton Rouge, Louisiana (United States) is 4% cheaper than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,395 (AU$1,819) | AU$1,271 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $920 (AU$1,199) | AU$2,559 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $166 (AU$216) | AU$645 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,229 (AU$1,602) | AU$1,290 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $839 (AU$1,094) | AU$860 | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $107 (AU$140) | AU$215 | - 35% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $56 (AU$73) | AU$55 | + 33% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $408 (AU$532) | AU$668 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $121 (AU$157) | AU$100 | + 57% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (AU$14) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $14 (AU$19) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Baton Rouge, Louisiana (United States) is 10% cheaper than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (AU$61) | AU$100 | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $30 (AU$39) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $81 (AU$106) | AU$90 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $90 (AU$118) | AU$150 | - 22% | |
| Transportation | + 66% | |||
| Transportation in Baton Rouge, Louisiana (United States) is 66% more expensive than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,479 (AU$29,304) | AU$25,000 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.60 (AU$0.78) | AU$1.31 | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $55 (AU$72) | AU$20 | + 259% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $15 (AU$20) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Baton Rouge, Louisiana (United States) is 9% cheaper than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.18 (AU$7) | AU$15 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $29 (AU$38) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $101 (AU$131) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.73 (AU$7) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.27 (AU$4.27) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.06 (AU$5.29) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.30 (AU$4.30) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.97 (AU$2.57) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (AU$27) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Baton Rouge, Louisiana (United States) is 9% more expensive than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (AU$59) | AU$47 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (AU$26) | AU$33 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $109 (AU$142) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $89 (AU$116) | AU$100 | + 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (AU$13) | AU$16 | - 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.64 (AU$7) | AU$5.00 | + 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.50 (AU$7) | AU$4.00 | + 79% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $432 (AU$563) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $1.00 (AU$1.30) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $67 (AU$88) | AU$52 | + 69% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.32 (AU$7) | AU$20 | - 65% | |
| TOTAL | + 9% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 281 prices entered by 17 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.304
AUD
/
USD
Do you live in Albury? We need your help!
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in Davao is 66% cheaper than in Honolulu
- Cost of living in Vancouver is about the same as in Toronto
- Cost of living in Melbourne is 13% cheaper than in Sydney
- Cost of living in Morelia is 59% cheaper than in Portland
- Cost of living in New York is about the same as in London
- Cost of living in Buenos Aires is 28% cheaper than in Montevideo
- Cost of living in Toronto is 81% more expensive than in Santo Domingo
- Cost of living in Buenos Aires is 64% cheaper than in Caracas
- Cost of living in Toronto is 25% more expensive than in Montreal
- Cost of living in New York is 152% more expensive than in Santo Domingo
Compare other countries
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in Columbus, Ohio (United States)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Dunedin (New Zealand)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Canberra (Australia)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Suva (Fiji)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Ballarat (Australia)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Jacksonville, Florida (United States)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Omaha, Nebraska (United States)
Cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana (United States) is 9% more expensive than in Albury (Australia)
For example, you would need at least AU$4,028
($3,090)
in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
AU$3,700
in Albury.
Recent Prices Added
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Sheffield costs £5.00 (34 minutes ago)
- Short visit to private doctor in Exeter costs £500 (about 1 hour ago)
- Monthly rent - 900 sqft furnished accommodation in expensive area in Bangalore costs ₨20,330 (about 1 hour ago)
- Weekly rent - 2 bedroom (85m2) furnished accommodation in expensive area in Edmonton costs C$6,364 (about 2 hours ago)
- Public transport in Bucharest costs 60 lei (about 2 hours ago)
- Internet connection 300 mbps, 1 month in Manila costs Php999 (about 2 hours ago)