Cost of living in Canberra, Australia vs Southampton, United Kingdom
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| Food | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Canberra (Australia) is 15% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$17 (£9) | £10 | - 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$11 (£6) | £6 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$7 (£3.92) | £3.36 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.46 (£0.81) | £1.01 | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$6 (£3.33) | £2.86 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$3.79 (£2.10) | £1.28 | + 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$6 (£3.40) | £5.47 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.45 (£2.47) | £1.94 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.11 (£1.72) | £0.85 | + 103% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$4.80 (£2.66) | £1.71 | + 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$18 (£10) | £8 | + 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$2.76 (£1.53) | £1.78 | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.45 (£1.36) | £0.90 | + 51% | |
| Housing | + 4% | |||
| Housing in Canberra (Australia) is 4% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$2,504 (£1,387) | £1,821 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$1,983 (£1,099) | £1,197 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$238 (£132) | £138 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$2,119 (£1,174) | £981 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,643 (£911) | £609 | + 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$132 (£73) | £131 | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$51 (£28) | £17 | + 63% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$536 (£297) | £331 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$289 (£160) | £66 | + 143% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$9 (£5.26) | £5.73 | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$33 (£18) | £11 | + 74% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Canberra (Australia) is 17% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$89 (£49) | £81 | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$82 (£45) | £29 | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$157 (£87) | £67 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$144 (£80) | £63 | + 27% | |
| Transportation | + 19% | |||
| Transportation in Canberra (Australia) is 19% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$25,666 (£14,224) | £17,216 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.40 (£0.78) | £1.21 | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$140 (£78) | £52 | + 50% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$24 (£13) | £13 | + 1% | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Canberra (Australia) is 5% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$7 (£4.09) | £3.90 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$18 (£10) | £7 | + 53% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$85 (£47) | £80 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$6 (£3.57) | £3.07 | + 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$5.16 (£2.86) | £1.41 | + 102% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$6 (£3.41) | £3.30 | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.36 (£1.86) | £1.51 | + 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.40 (£1.88) | £1.20 | + 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$27 (£15) | £12 | + 26% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Canberra (Australia) is 19% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$52 (£29) | £32 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$34 (£19) | £23 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$167 (£93) | £89 | + 4% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$104 (£58) | £51 | + 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$17 (£9) | £7 | + 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.66 (£2.58) | £3.62 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$9 (£4.93) | £4.40 | + 12% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$611 (£339) | £401 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.59 (£0.33) | £0.17 | + 98% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$60 (£33) | £27 | + 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$32 (£18) | £9 | + 92% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 161 prices entered by 19 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 13, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least £6,421 (AU$11,586) in Canberra to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with £5,700 in Southampton.
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