Cost of living in Cairns (Australia) is 79% more expensive than in Gdańsk (Poland)
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| Food | + 78% | |||
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| Food in Cairns (Australia) is 78% more expensive than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Cairns | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$18 (52 zł) | 34 zł | + 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$12 (35 zł) | 25 zł | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$5.60 (16 zł) | 11 zł | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.43 (4.14 zł) | 3.64 zł | + 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$6 (18 zł) | 13 zł | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$7 (20 zł) | 10 zł | + 93% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$8 (24 zł) | 15 zł | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.40 (13 zł) | 3.99 zł | + 220% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.51 (10 zł) | 3.18 zł | + 220% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.22 (15 zł) | 3.97 zł | + 281% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$21 (60 zł) | 30 zł | + 97% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$3.51 (10 zł) | 7 zł | + 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.58 (7 zł) | 3.09 zł | + 142% | |
| Housing | + 75% | |||
| Housing in Cairns (Australia) is 75% more expensive than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Cairns | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$2,541 (7,362 zł) | 4,752 zł | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$1,571 (4,552 zł) | 3,154 zł | + 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$208 (602 zł) | 558 zł | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$1,462 (4,236 zł) | 2,531 zł | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,139 (3,301 zł) | 2,071 zł | + 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$180 (522 zł) | 300 zł | + 74% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$63 (184 zł) | 46 zł | + 304% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$725 (2,100 zł) | 1,752 zł | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$215 (624 zł) | 399 zł | + 56% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$11 (31 zł) | 32 zł | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$30 (87 zł) | 22 zł | + 290% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Cairns (Australia) is 4% cheaper than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Cairns | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$93 (269 zł) | 343 zł | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$52 (152 zł) | 137 zł | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$128 (372 zł) | 299 zł | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$111 (322 zł) | 496 zł | - 35% | |
| Transportation | + 77% | |||
| Transportation in Cairns (Australia) is 77% more expensive than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Cairns | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$27,952 (80,979 zł) | 85,392 zł | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.72 (4.97 zł) | 7 zł | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$108 (312 zł) | 108 zł | + 190% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$27 (80 zł) | 35 zł | + 128% | |
| Personal Care | + 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Cairns (Australia) is 33% more expensive than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Cairns | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$11 (33 zł) | 17 zł | + 92% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$18 (53 zł) | 48 zł | + 11% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$70 (202 zł) | 142 zł | + 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$8 (22 zł) | 10 zł | + 129% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.95 (14 zł) | 12 zł | + 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$5.53 (16 zł) | 12 zł | + 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$2.66 (8 zł) | 7 zł | + 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.81 (11 zł) | 9 zł | + 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$27 (78 zł) | 40 zł | + 97% | |
| Entertainment | + 157% | |||
| Entertainment in Cairns (Australia) is 157% more expensive than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Cairns | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$55 (160 zł) | 78 zł | + 105% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$35 (101 zł) | 45 zł | + 127% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$114 (331 zł) | 195 zł | + 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$114 (331 zł) | 150 zł | + 121% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$16 (46 zł) | 25 zł | + 87% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.93 (14 zł) | 15 zł | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$7 (19 zł) | 12 zł | + 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$720 (2,086 zł) | 2,013 zł | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$1.00 (2.90 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 889% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$59 (170 zł) | 132 zł | + 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$28 (80 zł) | 17 zł | + 383% | |
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TOTAL | + 79% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 155 prices entered by 24 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 29, 2023.
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