- Cost of Living
- Australia
- United States
- Gold Coast
- Austin, Texas
- Comparison
Cost of living in Gold Coast, Australia compared to Austin, Texas, United States
Currency:
| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gold Coast (Australia) is 2% cheaper than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$17 ($13) | $12 | + 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | AU$10 ($8) | $7 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$5.67 ($4.50) | $4.72 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.32 ($1.05) | $0.89 | + 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$3.94 ($3.13) | $2.35 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$5.26 ($4.18) | $3.89 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$5.28 ($4.19) | $5.34 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$3.88 ($3.08) | $4.25 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.20 ($2.54) | $5.34 | - 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.03 ($3.99) | $1.42 | + 181% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$14 ($11) | $14 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | AU$3.27 ($2.59) | $1.94 | + 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$1.60 ($1.27) | $2.39 | - 47% | |
| Housing | - 13% | |||
| Housing in Gold Coast (Australia) is 13% cheaper than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | AU$2,282 ($1,812) | $2,699 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | AU$1,743 ($1,384) | $1,588 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$164 ($131) | $162 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | AU$1,656 ($1,314) | $1,473 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | AU$1,130 ($897) | $862 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | AU$115 ($91) | $81 | + 13% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | AU$83 ($66) | $41 | + 62% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | AU$546 ($433) | $346 | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$145 ($115) | $225 | - 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$17 ($13) | $12 | + 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$25 ($20) | $23 | - 14% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Gold Coast (Australia) is 5% more expensive than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | AU$91 ($72) | $44 | + 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | AU$44 ($35) | $41 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$127 ($101) | $79 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$131 ($104) | $104 | + 0% | |
| Transportation | + 76% | |||
| Transportation in Gold Coast (Australia) is 76% more expensive than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$25,000 ($19,844) | $20,000 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.36 ($1.08) | $0.75 | + 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$110 ($87) | $35 | + 149% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$24 ($19) | $17 | + 13% | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Gold Coast (Australia) is 26% cheaper than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$8 ($7) | $7 | + 0% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$17 ($13) | $27 | - 52% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | AU$61 ($49) | $96 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | AU$9 ($7) | $4.87 | + 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$6 ($4.91) | $3.63 | + 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$6 ($5.12) | $4.64 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.01 ($2.39) | $3.31 | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.53 ($2.80) | $1.92 | + 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$22 ($18) | $22 | - 18% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Gold Coast (Australia) is 1% cheaper than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$43 ($34) | $40 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$31 ($25) | $20 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$144 ($115) | $94 | + 22% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$73 ($58) | $50 | + 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$16 ($12) | $10 | + 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.14 ($3.29) | $3.74 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$5.00 ($3.97) | $3.00 | + 32% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | AU$168 ($134) | $153 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.20 ($0.16) | $0.37 | - 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$72 ($57) | $38 | + 50% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | AU$22 ($17) | $6 | + 179% | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,966 prices entered by 319 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 26, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Gold Coast (Australia) is about the same as in Austin, Texas (United States)
For example, you would need at least $7,791
(AU$9,815)
in Gold Coast
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
$7,500
in Austin, Texas.
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