Cost of living in Gold Coast (Australia) is 131% more expensive than in Bauru (Brazil)
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| Food | + 108% | |||
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| Food in Gold Coast (Australia) is 108% more expensive than in Bauru (Brazil) | ||||
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| Gold Coast | Bauru | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$26 (R$ 94) | R$ 38 | + 148% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$14 (R$ 52) | R$ 31 | + 65% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$5.70 (R$ 21) | R$ 10 | + 111% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.84 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.82 | + 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$6 (R$ 23) | R$ 12 | + 102% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$7 (R$ 27) | R$ 7 | + 278% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$9 (R$ 34) | R$ 34 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.16 (R$ 15) | R$ 11 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.58 (R$ 13) | R$ 4.98 | + 162% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$7 (R$ 26) | R$ 5.65 | + 367% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$24 (R$ 86) | R$ 37 | + 134% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$3.09 (R$ 11) | R$ 9 | + 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$1.66 (R$ 6) | R$ 7 | - 14% | |
| Housing | + 342% | |||
| Housing in Gold Coast (Australia) is 342% more expensive than in Bauru (Brazil) | ||||
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| Gold Coast | Bauru | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$3,417 (R$ 12,466) | R$ 2,404 | + 419% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$2,298 (R$ 8,385) | R$ 1,420 | + 490% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$225 (R$ 820) | R$ 250 | + 228% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$2,446 (R$ 8,923) | R$ 1,698 | + 425% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$2,021 (R$ 7,372) | R$ 1,077 | + 584% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$127 (R$ 464) | R$ 279 | + 66% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$61 (R$ 224) | R$ 85 | + 163% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$546 (R$ 1,992) | R$ 2,104 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$186 (R$ 678) | R$ 602 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$11 (R$ 40) | R$ 12 | + 245% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$38 (R$ 138) | R$ 14 | + 861% | |
| Clothes | + 46% | |||
| Clothes in Gold Coast (Australia) is 46% more expensive than in Bauru (Brazil) | ||||
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| Gold Coast | Bauru | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$96 (R$ 349) | R$ 218 | + 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$58 (R$ 210) | R$ 163 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$133 (R$ 484) | R$ 332 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$147 (R$ 537) | R$ 286 | + 88% | |
| Transportation | + 62% | |||
| Transportation in Gold Coast (Australia) is 62% more expensive than in Bauru (Brazil) | ||||
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| Gold Coast | Bauru | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$35,750 (R$ 130,426) | R$ 72,761 | + 79% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.94 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.90 | + 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$82 (R$ 297) | R$ 161 | + 85% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$31 (R$ 113) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Gold Coast (Australia) is 38% more expensive than in Bauru (Brazil) | ||||
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| Gold Coast | Bauru | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$6 (R$ 23) | R$ 23 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$13 (R$ 49) | R$ 79 | - 38% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$81 (R$ 295) | R$ 217 | + 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$8 (R$ 30) | R$ 18 | + 69% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$7 (R$ 25) | R$ 13 | + 95% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$7 (R$ 26) | R$ 16 | + 62% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.62 (R$ 13) | R$ 8 | + 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.06 (R$ 11) | R$ 4.01 | + 178% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$30 (R$ 109) | R$ 41 | + 168% | |
| Entertainment | + 161% | |||
| Entertainment in Gold Coast (Australia) is 161% more expensive than in Bauru (Brazil) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Gold Coast | Bauru | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$65 (R$ 238) | R$ 66 | + 258% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$33 (R$ 121) | R$ 40 | + 207% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$122 (R$ 444) | R$ 132 | + 236% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$112 (R$ 408) | R$ 104 | + 291% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$19 (R$ 69) | R$ 22 | + 221% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$5.21 (R$ 19) | R$ 11 | + 70% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$9 (R$ 33) | R$ 8 | + 339% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$626 (R$ 2,283) | R$ 3,568 | - 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.49 (R$ 1.80) | R$ 0.81 | + 122% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$88 (R$ 322) | R$ 104 | + 209% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$37 (R$ 136) | R$ 10 | + 1279% | |
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TOTAL | + 131% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 178 prices entered by 26 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2025.
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