Cost of living in Brisbane, Australia vs Southampton, United Kingdom
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| Food | + 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brisbane (Australia) is 26% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$20 (£11) | £10 | + 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$13 (£7) | £6 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$6 (£3.46) | £3.36 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.51 (£0.83) | £1.01 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$6 (£3.37) | £2.86 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$5.66 (£3.13) | £1.28 | + 145% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$10 (£5.30) | £5.47 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$5.30 (£2.93) | £1.94 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.45 (£1.91) | £0.85 | + 125% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.68 (£3.14) | £1.71 | + 84% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$18 (£10) | £8 | + 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$2.97 (£1.64) | £1.78 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.05 (£1.13) | £0.90 | + 26% | |
| Housing | - 5% | |||
| Housing in Brisbane (Australia) is 5% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$2,302 (£1,274) | £1,801 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$1,759 (£973) | £1,197 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$204 (£113) | £138 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$1,733 (£959) | £981 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,568 (£867) | £609 | + 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$129 (£71) | £131 | - 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$53 (£29) | £17 | + 71% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$652 (£361) | £331 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$224 (£124) | £66 | + 88% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$12 (£7) | £5.73 | + 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$29 (£16) | £11 | + 53% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Brisbane (Australia) is 8% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$121 (£67) | £81 | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$64 (£35) | £29 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$131 (£72) | £67 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$171 (£95) | £63 | + 51% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Brisbane (Australia) is 12% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$29,454 (£16,298) | £17,216 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.42 (£0.79) | £1.21 | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$84 (£46) | £52 | - 10% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$28 (£15) | £13 | + 15% | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Brisbane (Australia) is 5% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$13 (£7) | £3.90 | + 80% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$12 (£6) | £7 | - 2% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$78 (£43) | £80 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$5.26 (£2.91) | £3.07 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$5.70 (£3.15) | £1.41 | + 123% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$5.65 (£3.12) | £3.30 | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.23 (£1.79) | £1.51 | + 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$4.10 (£2.27) | £1.20 | + 89% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$30 (£16) | £12 | + 37% | |
| Entertainment | + 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Brisbane (Australia) is 31% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$66 (£36) | £32 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$33 (£18) | £23 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$251 (£139) | £89 | + 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$95 (£53) | £51 | + 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$18 (£10) | £7 | + 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$5.05 (£2.79) | £3.62 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$10 (£5.49) | £4.40 | + 25% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$645 (£357) | £401 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.66 (£0.36) | £0.17 | + 120% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$71 (£39) | £27 | + 44% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$33 (£18) | £9 | + 98% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 567 prices entered by 75 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in Brisbane (Australia) is 5% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom)
For example, you would need at least £5,478 (AU$9,900) in Brisbane to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with £5,200 in Southampton.
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