Cost of living in Darwin, Australia vs Maui, United States
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Food | - 27% | |||
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Food in Darwin (Australia) is 27% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$17 ($13) | $19 | - 30% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$13 ($10) | $9 | + 2% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$5.53 ($4.28) | $7 | - 42% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.24 ($0.96) | $1.69 | - 43% | |
12 eggs, large | AU$5.83 ($4.51) | $6 | - 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$4.88 ($3.77) | $7 | - 46% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$8 ($6) | $10 | - 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.49 ($3.47) | $4.89 | - 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.87 ($2.99) | $2.41 | + 24% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$4.44 ($3.43) | $3.43 | + 0% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$19 ($15) | $16 | - 9% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | AU$4.07 ($3.15) | $2.56 | + 23% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.76 ($2.13) | $4.30 | - 50% | |
Housing | - 16% | |||
Housing in Darwin (Australia) is 16% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$2,560 ($1,980) | $2,610 | - 24% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$1,691 ($1,308) | $1,963 | - 33% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$302 ($234) | $279 | - 16% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$1,946 ($1,505) | $1,732 | - 13% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,441 ($1,114) | $1,316 | - 15% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$202 ($156) | $143 | + 9% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$59 ($46) | $41 | + 11% | |
40” flat screen tv | AU$677 ($523) | $450 | + 16% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$205 ($159) | $132 | + 21% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$13 ($10) | $14 | - 31% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$28 ($22) | $26 | - 17% | |
Clothes | - 12% | |||
Clothes in Darwin (Australia) is 12% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$126 ($97) | $66 | + 48% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$73 ($56) | $75 | - 25% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$141 ($109) | $101 | + 8% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$154 ($119) | $172 | - 31% | |
Transportation | + 16% | |||
Transportation in Darwin (Australia) is 16% more expensive than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$31,135 ($24,080) | $25,902 | - 7% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.46 ($1.13) | $1.03 | + 10% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | AU$74 ($58) | $42 | + 36% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$21 ($16) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 35% | |||
Personal Care in Darwin (Australia) is 35% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$11 ($9) | $12 | - 26% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$19 ($15) | $29 | - 49% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$73 ($56) | $115 | - 51% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$7 ($5.54) | $9 | - 37% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$5.52 ($4.27) | $4.89 | - 13% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$9 ($7) | $5.81 | + 21% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.47 ($2.68) | $5.70 | - 53% | |
Tube of toothpaste | AU$4.03 ($3.12) | $2.05 | + 52% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$27 ($21) | $25 | - 17% | |
Entertainment | + 4% | |||
Entertainment in Darwin (Australia) is about the same as in Maui (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$69 ($53) | $58 | - 9% | |
2 tickets to the movies | AU$38 ($30) | $26 | + 15% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$133 ($102) | $123 | - 17% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$102 ($79) | $110 | - 28% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$14 ($11) | $13 | - 12% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$5.00 ($3.87) | $6 | - 36% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$8 ($6) | $7 | - 10% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$603 ($466) | $429 | + 9% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.78 ($0.61) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$88 ($68) | $51 | + 34% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$32 ($24) | $10 | + 136% | |
TOTAL | - 12% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $8,200 in Maui you would need to make just about $7,179 (AU$9,282) in Darwin.
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