- Cost of Living
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- Gold Coast
- Austin, Texas
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Cost of living in Gold Coast, Australia compared to Austin, Texas, United States
Currency:
| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gold Coast (Australia) is 5% cheaper than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$17 ($12) | $12 | + 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | AU$10 ($7) | $7 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$7 ($4.94) | $4.72 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.13 ($0.85) | $0.81 | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$3.94 ($2.98) | $2.35 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$4.66 ($3.53) | $3.89 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$5.38 ($4.07) | $5.34 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.21 ($3.19) | $4.25 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.57 ($2.70) | $5.34 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.03 ($3.81) | $1.42 | + 168% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$14 ($10) | $14 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | AU$3.13 ($2.37) | $1.94 | + 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.02 ($1.53) | $2.39 | - 36% | |
| Housing | - 14% | |||
| Housing in Gold Coast (Australia) is 14% cheaper than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | AU$2,282 ($1,727) | $2,699 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | AU$1,743 ($1,319) | $1,588 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$170 ($128) | $162 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | AU$1,656 ($1,253) | $1,473 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | AU$1,130 ($855) | $862 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | AU$137 ($103) | $81 | + 28% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | AU$83 ($63) | $41 | + 54% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | AU$542 ($410) | $339 | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$139 ($105) | $166 | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$10 ($7) | $10 | - 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$27 ($21) | $19 | + 7% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Gold Coast (Australia) is 1% cheaper than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | AU$91 ($69) | $44 | + 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | AU$44 ($33) | $41 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$127 ($96) | $79 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$131 ($99) | $104 | - 4% | |
| Transportation | + 67% | |||
| Transportation in Gold Coast (Australia) is 67% more expensive than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$25,000 ($18,921) | $20,000 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.41 ($1.06) | $0.75 | + 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$110 ($83) | $35 | + 138% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$24 ($18) | $17 | + 10% | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Gold Coast (Australia) is 29% cheaper than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$8 ($6) | $7 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$17 ($13) | $31 | - 59% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | AU$59 ($45) | $85 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | AU$9 ($7) | $5.55 | + 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$5.80 ($4.39) | $3.67 | + 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$6 ($4.86) | $4.57 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.01 ($2.28) | $3.49 | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.91 ($2.96) | $1.82 | + 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$26 ($20) | $22 | - 12% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Gold Coast (Australia) is 11% more expensive than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$59 ($45) | $40 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$31 ($23) | $20 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$150 ($113) | $140 | - 19% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$73 ($55) | $50 | + 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$18 ($13) | $10 | + 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.14 ($3.13) | $3.74 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$5.00 ($3.78) | $3.00 | + 26% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | AU$727 ($550) | $430 | + 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.20 ($0.15) | $0.37 | - 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$72 ($54) | $38 | + 43% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | AU$22 ($17) | $6 | + 166% | |
| TOTAL | + 3% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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