Cost of living in Brisbane (Australia) is 184% more expensive than in Arequipa (Peru)
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| Food | + 130% | |||
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| Food in Brisbane (Australia) is 130% more expensive than in Arequipa (Peru) | ||||
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| Brisbane | Arequipa | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$21 (S/. 53) | S/. 19 | + 179% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$14 (S/. 35) | S/. 15 | + 132% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$5.87 (S/. 15) | S/. 7 | + 114% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.85 (S/. 4.65) | S/. 5.02 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$6 (S/. 15) | S/. 5.51 | + 177% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$6 (S/. 16) | S/. 3.47 | + 357% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$7 (S/. 17) | S/. 10 | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.62 (S/. 12) | S/. 4.65 | + 150% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.34 (S/. 8) | S/. 2.35 | + 257% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.50 (S/. 14) | S/. 8 | + 80% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$19 (S/. 48) | S/. 30 | + 60% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$3.35 (S/. 8) | S/. 8 | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.88 (S/. 7) | S/. 2.06 | + 251% | |
| Housing | + 275% | |||
| Housing in Brisbane (Australia) is 275% more expensive than in Arequipa (Peru) | ||||
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| Brisbane | Arequipa | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$3,059 (S/. 7,685) | S/. 2,013 | + 282% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$2,168 (S/. 5,446) | S/. 883 | + 517% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$351 (S/. 881) | S/. 123 | + 619% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$2,045 (S/. 5,138) | S/. 1,284 | + 300% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,652 (S/. 4,149) | S/. 769 | + 440% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$250 (S/. 627) | S/. 83 | + 653% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$69 (S/. 174) | S/. 68 | + 156% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$424 (S/. 1,065) | S/. 1,261 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$330 (S/. 830) | S/. 413 | + 101% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$13 (S/. 33) | S/. 29 | + 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$34 (S/. 84) | S/. 17 | + 386% | |
| Clothes | + 79% | |||
| Clothes in Brisbane (Australia) is 79% more expensive than in Arequipa (Peru) | ||||
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| Brisbane | Arequipa | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$107 (S/. 268) | S/. 154 | + 75% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$65 (S/. 163) | S/. 88 | + 85% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$156 (S/. 391) | S/. 217 | + 80% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$163 (S/. 409) | S/. 248 | + 65% | |
| Transportation | + 255% | |||
| Transportation in Brisbane (Australia) is 255% more expensive than in Arequipa (Peru) | ||||
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| Brisbane | Arequipa | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$32,429 (S/. 81,460) | S/. 39,581 | + 106% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$2.00 (S/. 5.03) | S/. 4.34 | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$164 (S/. 413) | S/. 70 | + 491% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$25 (S/. 62) | S/. 27 | + 132% | |
| Personal Care | + 76% | |||
| Personal Care in Brisbane (Australia) is 76% more expensive than in Arequipa (Peru) | ||||
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| Brisbane | Arequipa | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$10 (S/. 25) | S/. 7 | + 245% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$18 (S/. 46) | S/. 26 | + 76% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$75 (S/. 189) | S/. 64 | + 195% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$5.70 (S/. 14) | S/. 24 | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$5.18 (S/. 13) | S/. 11 | + 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$7 (S/. 17) | S/. 15 | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.57 (S/. 9) | S/. 4.45 | + 102% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$4.38 (S/. 11) | S/. 5.58 | + 97% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$31 (S/. 77) | S/. 21 | + 274% | |
| Entertainment | + 121% | |||
| Entertainment in Brisbane (Australia) is 121% more expensive than in Arequipa (Peru) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Brisbane | Arequipa | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$59 (S/. 147) | S/. 41 | + 259% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$36 (S/. 90) | S/. 27 | + 233% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$228 (S/. 572) | S/. 97 | + 487% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$100 (S/. 251) | S/. 84 | + 200% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$18 (S/. 45) | S/. 28 | + 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$5.12 (S/. 13) | S/. 14 | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$9 (S/. 24) | S/. 7 | + 244% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$660 (S/. 1,658) | S/. 1,969 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.46 (S/. 1.15) | S/. 0.61 | + 89% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$63 (S/. 158) | S/. 120 | + 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$39 (S/. 99) | S/. 12 | + 716% | |
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TOTAL | + 184% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 572 prices entered by 62 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2023.
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