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| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Townsville (Australia) is 5% more expensive than in Arlington, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$18 ($12) | $12 | + 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | AU$11 ($7) | $7 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$4.72 ($3.23) | $3.19 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.28 ($0.87) | $0.65 | + 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.13 ($3.51) | $2.43 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$3.70 ($2.53) | $3.38 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$7 ($4.48) | $4.54 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.00 ($2.73) | $3.36 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$4.39 ($3.00) | $1.21 | + 147% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$4.61 ($3.15) | $2.89 | + 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$14 ($9) | $12 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | AU$3.22 ($2.20) | $1.87 | + 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.01 ($1.38) | $1.52 | - 10% | |
| Housing | - 1% | |||
| Housing in Townsville (Australia) is about the same as in Arlington, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | AU$2,187 ($1,494) | $1,389 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | AU$1,571 ($1,073) | $1,022 | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$136 ($93) | $167 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | AU$1,398 ($955) | $1,022 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | AU$894 ($611) | $628 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | AU$188 ($129) | $87 | + 48% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | AU$57 ($39) | $36 | + 8% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | AU$533 ($364) | $317 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$230 ($157) | $128 | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$14 ($10) | $8 | + 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$22 ($15) | $19 | - 21% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Townsville (Australia) is about the same as in Arlington, Texas (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | AU$48 ($33) | $45 | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | AU$42 ($28) | $29 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$140 ($96) | $75 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$104 ($71) | $68 | + 5% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Townsville (Australia) is 17% cheaper than in Arlington, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$26,423 ($18,052) | $20,263 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.44 ($0.99) | $0.65 | + 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$59 ($41) | $58 | - 30% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$22 ($15) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Townsville (Australia) is 39% cheaper than in Arlington, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$9 ($6) | $5.74 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$13 ($9) | $37 | - 76% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | AU$74 ($51) | $115 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | AU$8 ($5.24) | $7 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.63 ($3.16) | $2.98 | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$6 ($4.16) | $4.21 | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$2.61 ($1.78) | $2.80 | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.10 ($2.12) | $1.45 | + 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$25 ($17) | $16 | + 8% | |
| Entertainment | + 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Townsville (Australia) is 28% more expensive than in Arlington, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$47 ($32) | $35 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$28 ($19) | $22 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$86 ($59) | $150 | - 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$88 ($60) | $48 | + 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$13 ($9) | $8 | + 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.47 ($3.05) | $3.97 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$6 ($4.13) | $4.43 | - 7% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | AU$750 ($512) | $427 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$1.00 ($0.68) | $0.31 | + 124% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$53 ($36) | $39 | - 7% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | AU$20 ($13) | $7 | + 102% | |
| TOTAL | - 2% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 162 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 11, 2019.
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Cost of living in Townsville (Australia) is about the same as in Arlington, Texas (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $3,800 in Arlington, Texas you would need to make just about $3,742 (AU$5,477) in Townsville.
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