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| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 6% cheaper than in Gold Coast (Australia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £10 (AU$19) | AU$21 | - 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.51 (AU$11) | AU$13 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.88 (AU$8) | AU$5.53 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.87 (AU$1.69) | AU$1.10 | + 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.82 (AU$5.47) | AU$5.54 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.33 (AU$4.53) | AU$4.22 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.65 (AU$9) | AU$4.94 | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.07 (AU$4.01) | AU$3.83 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.80 (AU$1.56) | AU$3.33 | - 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.69 (AU$3.28) | AU$6 | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (AU$16) | AU$16 | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.88 (AU$3.66) | AU$3.27 | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.14 (AU$2.22) | AU$1.95 | + 14% | |
| Housing | + 5% | |||
| Housing in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 5% more expensive than in Gold Coast (Australia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,538 (AU$2,984) | AU$2,606 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,034 (AU$2,007) | AU$2,011 | - 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £136 (AU$264) | AU$159 | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £1,006 (AU$1,952) | AU$1,702 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £992 (AU$1,926) | AU$1,443 | + 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £76 (AU$147) | AU$117 | + 25% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £20 (AU$38) | AU$66 | - 43% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £328 (AU$637) | AU$642 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £104 (AU$202) | AU$172 | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 (AU$14) | AU$15 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £10 (AU$19) | AU$33 | - 40% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 16% cheaper than in Gold Coast (Australia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £66 (AU$129) | AU$112 | + 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £26 (AU$51) | AU$76 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £79 (AU$153) | AU$144 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £76 (AU$147) | AU$147 | - 0% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is about the same as in Gold Coast (Australia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £20,393 (AU$39,572) | AU$29,293 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.26 (AU$2.44) | AU$1.48 | + 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £54 (AU$106) | AU$127 | - 17% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £18 (AU$35) | AU$30 | + 18% | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 24% more expensive than in Gold Coast (Australia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £4.53 (AU$9) | AU$7 | + 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £7 (AU$14) | AU$16 | - 13% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £89 (AU$173) | AU$64 | + 171% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.51 (AU$7) | AU$10 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.55 (AU$3.02) | AU$5.32 | - 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.41 (AU$7) | AU$5.40 | + 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.93 (AU$3.74) | AU$3.60 | + 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.39 (AU$2.70) | AU$4.34 | - 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £13 (AU$26) | AU$27 | - 3% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 6% cheaper than in Gold Coast (Australia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £36 (AU$69) | AU$51 | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £19 (AU$38) | AU$39 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £86 (AU$167) | AU$177 | - 6% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £55 (AU$107) | AU$109 | - 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £8 (AU$16) | AU$17 | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.96 (AU$5.75) | AU$5.00 | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.80 (AU$9) | AU$7 | + 37% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £392 (AU$761) | AU$631 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.09 (AU$0.17) | AU$0.49 | - 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £39 (AU$76) | AU$70 | + 8% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £11 (AU$21) | AU$30 | - 29% | |
| TOTAL | - 0% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 14, 2019.
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