Cost of living in Cairns (Australia) is about the same as in Belfast (United Kingdom)
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| Food | + 8% | |||
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| Food in Cairns (Australia) is 8% more expensive than in Belfast (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Cairns | Belfast | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$18 (£9) | £10 | - 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$13 (£7) | £9 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$5.57 (£2.93) | £3.64 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.43 (£0.75) | £1.07 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$7 (£3.49) | £3.57 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$7 (£3.68) | £1.74 | + 111% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$8 (£4.40) | £4.91 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.50 (£2.37) | £2.01 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.51 (£1.85) | £1.00 | + 85% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.22 (£2.75) | £1.74 | + 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$21 (£11) | £10 | + 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$3.51 (£1.85) | £2.16 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.58 (£1.36) | £0.78 | + 74% | |
| Housing | + 3% | |||
| Housing in Cairns (Australia) is about the same as in Belfast (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Cairns | Belfast | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$2,541 (£1,337) | £1,482 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$1,571 (£827) | £850 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$208 (£109) | £90 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$1,462 (£770) | £910 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,139 (£600) | £615 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$180 (£95) | £73 | + 30% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$63 (£33) | £17 | + 93% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$725 (£382) | £272 | + 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$215 (£113) | £83 | + 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$11 (£5.67) | £6 | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$30 (£16) | £14 | + 14% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Cairns (Australia) is 22% cheaper than in Belfast (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Cairns | Belfast | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$93 (£49) | £64 | - 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$52 (£28) | £36 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$128 (£68) | £68 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$111 (£58) | £80 | - 27% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in Cairns (Australia) is 19% cheaper than in Belfast (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Cairns | Belfast | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$27,952 (£14,712) | £23,353 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.72 (£0.91) | £1.54 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$108 (£57) | £64 | - 11% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$27 (£14) | £12 | + 20% | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Cairns (Australia) is about the same as in Belfast (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Cairns | Belfast | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$8 (£4.35) | £3.29 | + 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$18 (£10) | £7 | + 31% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$70 (£37) | £67 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$8 (£4.08) | £3.40 | + 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.95 (£2.61) | £1.78 | + 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$5.53 (£2.91) | £2.62 | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$2.66 (£1.40) | £1.71 | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.81 (£2.01) | £1.27 | + 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$27 (£14) | £12 | + 21% | |
| Entertainment | + 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Cairns (Australia) is 29% more expensive than in Belfast (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Cairns | Belfast | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$65 (£34) | £39 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$36 (£19) | £19 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$114 (£60) | £78 | - 22% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$114 (£60) | £49 | + 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$16 (£9) | £10 | - 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.93 (£2.59) | £3.58 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$7 (£3.80) | £5.11 | - 26% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$720 (£379) | £400 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$1.00 (£0.53) | £0.20 | + 169% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$59 (£31) | £32 | - 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$30 (£16) | £12 | + 32% | |
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TOTAL | - 1% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 269 prices entered by 22 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2023.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £4,600 in Belfast you would need to make just about £4,547 (AU$8,639) in Cairns.
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