Cost of living in Darwin, Australia vs Ghent, Belgium
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| Food | + 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Darwin (Australia) is 12% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$17 (€11) | €16 | - 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$13 (€8) | €9 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$5.53 (€3.57) | €3.67 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.24 (€0.80) | €0.97 | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.83 (€3.77) | €2.28 | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$4.88 (€3.15) | €1.87 | + 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$8 (€5.28) | €5.47 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.49 (€2.90) | €1.70 | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.87 (€2.50) | €1.22 | + 105% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$4.44 (€2.87) | €1.71 | + 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$19 (€12) | €7 | + 79% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$4.07 (€2.63) | €2.45 | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.76 (€1.78) | €1.18 | + 50% | |
| Housing | + 47% | |||
| Housing in Darwin (Australia) is 47% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$2,560 (€1,655) | €1,020 | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$1,691 (€1,093) | €836 | + 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$302 (€195) | €155 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$1,946 (€1,258) | €779 | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,441 (€931) | €531 | + 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$202 (€130) | €123 | + 6% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$59 (€38) | €29 | + 31% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$677 (€438) | €383 | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$205 (€133) | €117 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$13 (€8) | €11 | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$28 (€18) | €10 | + 88% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Darwin (Australia) is about the same as in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$126 (€81) | €79 | + 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$73 (€47) | €43 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$141 (€91) | €93 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$154 (€100) | €129 | - 22% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Darwin (Australia) is 15% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$31,135 (€20,129) | €23,515 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.46 (€0.94) | €1.34 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$74 (€48) | €48 | + 1% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$21 (€13) | €28 | - 52% | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Darwin (Australia) is 24% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$11 (€7) | €7 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$19 (€12) | €9 | + 29% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$73 (€47) | €26 | + 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$7 (€4.63) | €4.50 | + 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$5.52 (€3.57) | €3.72 | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$9 (€5.87) | €3.39 | + 73% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.47 (€2.24) | €1.36 | + 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$4.03 (€2.61) | €2.40 | + 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$27 (€17) | €22 | - 19% | |
| Entertainment | + 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Darwin (Australia) is 54% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$69 (€45) | €35 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$38 (€25) | €21 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$133 (€86) | €48 | + 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$102 (€66) | €51 | + 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$14 (€9) | €8 | + 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$5.00 (€3.23) | €3.09 | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$8 (€5.02) | €4.65 | + 8% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$603 (€390) | €438 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.78 (€0.51) | €0.23 | + 117% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$88 (€57) | €27 | + 110% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$32 (€20) | €6 | + 222% | |
| TOTAL | + 20% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 41 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 09, 2021.
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Cost of living in Darwin (Australia) is 20% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium)
For example, you would need at least €3,847 (AU$5,951) in Darwin to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €3,200 in Ghent.
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