- Cost of Living
- Australia
- United States
- Gold Coast
- Austin, Texas
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Gold Coast, Australia and Austin, Texas, United States
Currency:
| Food | 6% | |||
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| Food in Gold Coast (Australia) is 6% cheaper than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$17 ($13) | $12 | 5% |
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Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | AU$10 ($8) | $7 | 7% |
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500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$5.70 ($4.35) | $4.72 | 8% |
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1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.17 ($0.89) | $0.96 | 7% |
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12 eggs, large | AU$3.94 ($3.00) | $2.35 | 28% |
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1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$5.09 ($3.88) | $3.89 | 0% |
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500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$6 ($4.63) | $5.34 | 13% |
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1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.35 ($3.32) | $4.25 | 22% |
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1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.00 ($2.29) | $5.34 | 57% |
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0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.03 ($3.84) | $1.42 | 170% |
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1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$14 ($10) | $14 | 26% |
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2 liters of Coca-Cola | AU$3.05 ($2.33) | $1.69 | 38% |
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Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$1.53 ($1.16) | $2.39 | 51% |
| Housing | 15% | |||
| Housing in Gold Coast (Australia) is 15% cheaper than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | AU$2,282 ($1,741) | $2,699 | 36% |
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | AU$1,743 ($1,329) | $1,588 | 16% |
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Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$221 ($168) | $162 | 4% |
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Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | AU$1,656 ($1,263) | $1,473 | 14% |
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Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | AU$1,130 ($862) | $862 | 0% |
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Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | AU$112 ($85) | $81 | 6% |
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Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | AU$83 ($63) | $41 | 55% |
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40” flat screen TV | AU$476 ($363) | $362 | 0% |
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Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$117 ($89) | $129 | 31% |
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Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$16 ($12) | $10 | 16% |
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Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$25 ($19) | $24 | 20% |
| Clothes | 1% | |||
| Clothes in Gold Coast (Australia) is 1% more expensive than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | AU$91 ($69) | $44 | 56% |
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1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | AU$44 ($34) | $41 | 17% |
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1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$127 ($97) | $79 | 22% |
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1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$131 ($100) | $104 | 4% |
| Transportation | 72% | |||
| Transportation in Gold Coast (Australia) is 72% more expensive than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||||
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Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$25,000 ($19,067) | $20,000 | 5% |
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1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.38 ($1.05) | $0.75 | 40% |
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Monthly ticket public transport | AU$110 ($84) | $35 | 140% |
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Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $19 | - |
| Personal Care | 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Gold Coast (Australia) is 32% cheaper than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$9 ($7) | $5.71 | 20% |
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1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$17 ($13) | $24 | 48% |
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Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | AU$59 ($45) | $103 | 56% |
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1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | AU$9 ($7) | $6 | 5% |
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Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$5.36 ($4.09) | $2.96 | 38% |
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Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$6 ($4.67) | $5.09 | 8% |
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4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.10 ($2.36) | $3.35 | 30% |
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Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.35 ($2.55) | $2.28 | 12% |
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Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$23 ($18) | $21 | 17% |
| Entertainment | 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Gold Coast (Australia) is 10% cheaper than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$39 ($29) | $42 | 29% |
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2 tickets to the movies | AU$31 ($24) | $20 | 18% |
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2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$172 ($131) | $147 | 11% |
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Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$73 ($55) | $50 | 11% |
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1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$16 ($12) | $10 | 22% |
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Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.14 ($3.16) | $3.74 | 16% |
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1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$5.00 ($3.81) | $3.00 | 27% |
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iPod nano 16GB | AU$168 ($128) | $205 | 37% |
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1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.20 ($0.15) | $0.37 | 59% |
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1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$72 ($55) | $38 | 44% |
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1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | AU$22 ($17) | $6 | 168% |
| TOTAL | 1% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 30, 2016.
Exchange rate:
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