Cost of living in Gold Coast (Australia) is 15% cheaper than in Austin, Texas (United States)
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Food | - 15% | |||
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Food in Gold Coast (Australia) is 15% cheaper than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||||
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Gold Coast | Austin, Texas | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$21 ($13) | $19 | - 31% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$12 ($8) | $10 | - 20% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$5.37 ($3.50) | $5.70 | - 39% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.78 ($1.16) | $1.11 | + 5% | |
12 eggs, large | AU$5.80 ($3.78) | $3.77 | + 0% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$7 ($4.63) | $3.58 | + 29% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$10 ($7) | $8 | - 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.01 ($2.61) | $3.89 | - 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.26 ($2.13) | $2.10 | + 1% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$7 ($4.45) | $2.74 | + 62% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$25 ($16) | $16 | + 1% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | AU$3.16 ($2.06) | $2.80 | - 26% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.00 ($1.30) | $1.82 | - 28% | |
Housing | - 41% | |||
Housing in Gold Coast (Australia) is 41% cheaper than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||||
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Gold Coast | Austin, Texas | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$3,114 ($2,029) | $4,425 | - 54% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$2,478 ($1,614) | $2,604 | - 38% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$225 ($146) | $205 | - 29% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$2,116 ($1,378) | $2,489 | - 45% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$2,432 ($1,584) | $1,620 | - 2% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$127 ($83) | $169 | - 51% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$60 ($39) | $69 | - 44% | |
40” flat screen tv | AU$546 ($356) | $198 | + 80% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$186 ($121) | $181 | - 33% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$12 ($7) | $14 | - 45% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$38 ($25) | $35 | - 30% | |
Clothes | - 32% | |||
Clothes in Gold Coast (Australia) is 32% cheaper than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||||
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Gold Coast | Austin, Texas | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$96 ($62) | $67 | - 7% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$58 ($38) | $61 | - 39% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$115 ($75) | $101 | - 26% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$116 ($76) | $151 | - 50% | |
Transportation | + 55% | |||
Transportation in Gold Coast (Australia) is 55% more expensive than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||||
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Gold Coast | Austin, Texas | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$33,476 ($21,806) | $29,948 | - 27% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.81 ($1.18) | $0.82 | + 44% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | AU$150 ($98) | $47 | + 106% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$31 ($20) | $23 | - 14% | |
Personal Care | - 45% | |||
Personal Care in Gold Coast (Australia) is 45% cheaper than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||||
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Gold Coast | Austin, Texas | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$6 ($4.17) | $5.67 | - 27% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$13 ($9) | $32 | - 73% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$78 ($51) | $146 | - 65% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$7 ($4.69) | $7 | - 36% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$7 ($4.53) | $3.74 | + 21% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$7 ($4.72) | $5.38 | - 12% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.62 ($2.36) | $4.00 | - 41% | |
Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.06 ($1.99) | $1.51 | + 31% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$30 ($20) | $28 | - 31% | |
Entertainment | - 7% | |||
Entertainment in Gold Coast (Australia) is 7% cheaper than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||||
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Gold Coast | Austin, Texas | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$65 ($42) | $50 | - 14% | |
2 tickets to the movies | AU$33 ($22) | $27 | - 21% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$122 ($79) | $215 | - 63% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$112 ($73) | $101 | - 28% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$19 ($12) | $14 | - 13% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.91 ($3.20) | $6 | - 47% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$9 ($5.88) | $8 | - 22% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$528 ($344) | $593 | - 42% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.49 ($0.32) | $0.23 | + 39% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$88 ($57) | $58 | - 1% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$36 ($24) | $8 | + 187% | |
TOTAL | - 15% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 392 prices entered by 43 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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