Cost of living in Townsville, Australia vs Southampton, United Kingdom
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| Food | + 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Townsville (Australia) is 11% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$18 (£10) | £10 | - 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$11 (£6) | £6 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$4.73 (£2.65) | £3.36 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.37 (£0.77) | £1.01 | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.06 (£2.84) | £2.86 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$4.11 (£2.30) | £1.28 | + 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$6 (£3.60) | £5.47 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.07 (£2.28) | £1.94 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$4.50 (£2.53) | £0.85 | + 197% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$4.61 (£2.59) | £1.71 | + 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$15 (£9) | £8 | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$3.01 (£1.69) | £1.78 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.08 (£1.17) | £0.90 | + 29% | |
| Housing | - 15% | |||
| Housing in Townsville (Australia) is 15% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$2,170 (£1,217) | £1,801 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$1,571 (£881) | £1,197 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$135 (£76) | £138 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$1,398 (£784) | £981 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$894 (£501) | £609 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$188 (£106) | £131 | - 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$57 (£32) | £17 | + 86% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$533 (£299) | £331 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$230 (£129) | £66 | + 96% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$14 (£8) | £5.73 | + 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$22 (£12) | £11 | + 18% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in Townsville (Australia) is 32% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$48 (£27) | £81 | - 67% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$42 (£23) | £29 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$140 (£78) | £67 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$104 (£58) | £63 | - 7% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Townsville (Australia) is 29% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$26,423 (£14,820) | £17,216 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.45 (£0.81) | £1.21 | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$59 (£33) | £52 | - 36% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$22 (£13) | £13 | - 5% | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Townsville (Australia) is 6% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$9 (£4.86) | £3.90 | + 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$13 (£7) | £7 | + 13% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$68 (£38) | £80 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$8 (£4.62) | £3.07 | + 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.68 (£2.63) | £1.41 | + 86% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$6 (£3.42) | £3.30 | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$2.74 (£1.54) | £1.51 | + 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.13 (£1.76) | £1.20 | + 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$25 (£14) | £12 | + 18% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Townsville (Australia) is 21% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$48 (£27) | £32 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$28 (£16) | £23 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$86 (£48) | £89 | - 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$88 (£49) | £51 | - 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$13 (£7) | £7 | + 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.47 (£2.51) | £3.62 | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$6 (£3.39) | £4.40 | - 23% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$696 (£391) | £401 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$1.00 (£0.56) | £0.17 | + 239% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$53 (£30) | £27 | + 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$20 (£11) | £9 | + 22% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 96 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
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Cost of living in Townsville (Australia) is 9% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £5,600 in Southampton you would need to make just about £5,104 (AU$9,101) in Townsville.
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