Cost of living in Canberra, Australia vs Patras, Greece
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Food | + 38% | |||
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Food in Canberra (Australia) is 38% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$17 (€11) | €9 | + 14% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$11 (€7) | €5.45 | + 34% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$7 (€4.51) | €3.75 | + 20% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.46 (€0.94) | €1.23 | - 24% | |
12 eggs, large | AU$5.89 (€3.76) | €3.25 | + 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$3.79 (€2.42) | €1.35 | + 79% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$6 (€3.92) | €4.12 | - 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.45 (€2.84) | €1.36 | + 109% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.11 (€1.98) | €0.68 | + 190% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$4.80 (€3.06) | €1.14 | + 169% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$18 (€11) | €8 | + 51% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | AU$2.76 (€1.76) | €2.02 | - 13% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.45 (€1.57) | €0.90 | + 73% | |
Housing | + 168% | |||
Housing in Canberra (Australia) is 168% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$2,504 (€1,598) | €426 | + 275% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$1,983 (€1,266) | €302 | + 320% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$238 (€152) | €122 | + 25% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$2,119 (€1,352) | €316 | + 328% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,643 (€1,049) | €245 | + 328% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$132 (€84) | €94 | - 11% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$51 (€32) | €21 | + 51% | |
40” flat screen tv | AU$536 (€342) | €351 | - 2% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$289 (€184) | €71 | + 158% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$9 (€6) | €10 | - 39% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$33 (€21) | €5.67 | + 271% | |
Clothes | + 13% | |||
Clothes in Canberra (Australia) is 13% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$89 (€57) | €83 | - 32% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$82 (€53) | €40 | + 31% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$157 (€100) | €70 | + 44% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$135 (€86) | €71 | + 21% | |
Transportation | + 39% | |||
Transportation in Canberra (Australia) is 39% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$25,666 (€16,382) | €23,202 | - 29% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.41 (€0.90) | €1.57 | - 43% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | AU$140 (€89) | €39 | + 127% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$24 (€15) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 33% | |||
Personal Care in Canberra (Australia) is 33% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$7 (€4.70) | €3.23 | + 46% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$18 (€12) | €5.59 | + 109% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$85 (€54) | €32 | + 70% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$6 (€4.11) | €3.88 | + 6% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$5.16 (€3.29) | €3.80 | - 13% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$6 (€3.92) | €3.50 | + 12% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.36 (€2.14) | €1.53 | + 40% | |
Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.40 (€2.17) | €1.83 | + 18% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$27 (€17) | €11 | + 59% | |
Entertainment | + 38% | |||
Entertainment in Canberra (Australia) is 38% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$53 (€34) | €22 | + 53% | |
2 tickets to the movies | AU$34 (€22) | €15 | + 43% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$167 (€107) | €38 | + 184% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$115 (€73) | €46 | + 61% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$17 (€11) | €7 | + 57% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.66 (€2.98) | €3.40 | - 12% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$9 (€5.68) | €3.22 | + 76% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$611 (€390) | €792 | - 51% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.59 (€0.38) | €0.24 | + 59% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$60 (€38) | €38 | - 0% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$32 (€21) | €4.08 | + 405% | |
TOTAL | + 61% |

These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in Canberra (Australia) is 61% more expensive than in Patras (Greece)
For example, you would need at least €2,248 (AU$3,522) in Canberra to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €1,400 in Patras.
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