Cost of living in Darwin (Australia) is 12% more expensive than in Cairns (Australia)
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| Food | + 2% | |||
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| Food in Darwin (Australia) is about the same as in Cairns (Australia) | ||||
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| Darwin | Cairns | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$18 | AU$18 | + 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$13 | AU$13 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$7 | AU$5.57 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.68 | AU$1.43 | + 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.92 | AU$7 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$5.50 | AU$7 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$8 | AU$8 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.50 | AU$4.40 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.81 | AU$3.51 | + 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.28 | AU$5.22 | + 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$20 | AU$21 | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$3.76 | AU$3.51 | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.96 | AU$2.58 | + 15% | |
| Housing | + 21% | |||
| Housing in Darwin (Australia) is 21% more expensive than in Cairns (Australia) | ||||
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| Darwin | Cairns | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$2,693 | AU$2,541 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$1,858 | AU$1,571 | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$387 | AU$208 | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$1,970 | AU$1,462 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,524 | AU$1,139 | + 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$318 | AU$180 | + 77% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$63 | AU$63 | - 1% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$628 | AU$725 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$206 | AU$215 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$11 | AU$11 | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$35 | AU$30 | + 17% | |
| Clothes | + 72% | |||
| Clothes in Darwin (Australia) is 72% more expensive than in Cairns (Australia) | ||||
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| Darwin | Cairns | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$143 | AU$93 | + 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$100 | AU$52 | + 90% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$180 | AU$128 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$187 | AU$111 | + 69% | |
| Transportation | + 0% | |||
| Transportation in Darwin (Australia) is about the same as in Cairns (Australia) | ||||
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| Darwin | Cairns | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$32,363 | AU$27,952 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.62 | AU$1.66 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | AU$108 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$21 | AU$27 | - 24% | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Darwin (Australia) is 5% more expensive than in Cairns (Australia) | ||||
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| Darwin | Cairns | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$9 | AU$8 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$13 | AU$18 | - 29% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$77 | AU$70 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | AU$8 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.99 | AU$4.95 | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$8 | AU$5.53 | + 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.61 | AU$2.66 | + 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.57 | AU$3.81 | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$29 | AU$27 | + 7% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Darwin (Australia) is 7% more expensive than in Cairns (Australia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Darwin | Cairns | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$64 | AU$65 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$40 | AU$36 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$162 | AU$114 | + 42% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$111 | AU$114 | - 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$17 | AU$16 | + 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$5.40 | AU$4.93 | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$9 | AU$7 | + 26% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | AU$720 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | AU$1.00 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$77 | AU$59 | + 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$34 | AU$30 | + 13% | |
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TOTAL | + 12% | ||
These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 91 prices entered by 13 different people.
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