Cost of living in New York City (United States) is 70% more expensive than in Gold Coast (Australia)
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| Food | + 66% | |||
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| Food in New York City (United States) is 66% more expensive than in Gold Coast (Australia) | ||||
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| New York City | Gold Coast | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $23 (AU$36) | AU$21 | + 74% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $13 (AU$20) | AU$12 | + 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (AU$11) | AU$5.37 | + 105% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.51 (AU$2.36) | AU$1.78 | + 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $6 (AU$10) | AU$5.80 | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $6 (AU$10) | AU$7 | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $9 (AU$13) | AU$10 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.07 (AU$8) | AU$4.01 | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.64 (AU$4.12) | AU$3.26 | + 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $4.95 (AU$8) | AU$7 | + 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $23 (AU$35) | AU$25 | + 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.10 (AU$4.84) | AU$3.16 | + 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.70 (AU$5.79) | AU$2.00 | + 189% | |
| Housing | + 126% | |||
| Housing in New York City (United States) is 126% more expensive than in Gold Coast (Australia) | ||||
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| New York City | Gold Coast | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $5,541 (AU$8,664) | AU$2,752 | + 215% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $3,425 (AU$5,355) | AU$2,478 | + 116% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $178 (AU$278) | AU$225 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $4,018 (AU$6,282) | AU$2,116 | + 197% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $2,364 (AU$3,696) | AU$2,432 | + 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $118 (AU$185) | AU$127 | + 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $57 (AU$90) | AU$60 | + 50% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $353 (AU$552) | AU$546 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $140 (AU$219) | AU$186 | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $16 (AU$25) | AU$12 | + 114% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $25 (AU$38) | AU$38 | + 1% | |
| Clothes | + 45% | |||
| Clothes in New York City (United States) is 45% more expensive than in Gold Coast (Australia) | ||||
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| New York City | Gold Coast | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $73 (AU$115) | AU$96 | + 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $54 (AU$85) | AU$58 | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $96 (AU$149) | AU$115 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $159 (AU$248) | AU$116 | + 114% | |
| Transportation | + 34% | |||
| Transportation in New York City (United States) is 34% more expensive than in Gold Coast (Australia) | ||||
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| New York City | Gold Coast | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,495 (AU$44,550) | AU$33,476 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.08 (AU$1.70) | AU$1.81 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $130 (AU$203) | AU$150 | + 35% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $37 (AU$58) | AU$31 | + 86% | |
| Personal Care | + 93% | |||
| Personal Care in New York City (United States) is 93% more expensive than in Gold Coast (Australia) | ||||
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| New York City | Gold Coast | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (AU$13) | AU$6 | + 106% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (AU$31) | AU$13 | + 131% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $109 (AU$171) | AU$78 | + 118% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $10 (AU$16) | AU$7 | + 117% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.04 (AU$8) | AU$7 | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $8 (AU$12) | AU$7 | + 68% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $8 (AU$12) | AU$3.62 | + 240% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.30 (AU$3.60) | AU$3.06 | + 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $35 (AU$55) | AU$30 | + 84% | |
| Entertainment | + 48% | |||
| Entertainment in New York City (United States) is 48% more expensive than in Gold Coast (Australia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| New York City | Gold Coast | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $74 (AU$115) | AU$65 | + 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $36 (AU$56) | AU$33 | + 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $264 (AU$413) | AU$122 | + 239% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $142 (AU$222) | AU$112 | + 99% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $19 (AU$30) | AU$19 | + 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $6 (AU$9) | AU$4.91 | + 92% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $9 (AU$15) | AU$9 | + 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $580 (AU$907) | AU$528 | + 72% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.18 (AU$0.29) | AU$0.49 | - 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $132 (AU$206) | AU$88 | + 134% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $16 (AU$24) | AU$36 | - 33% | |
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TOTAL | + 70% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 833 prices entered by 185 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 27, 2023.
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