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Cost of living in Brisbane, Australia compared to Sydney, Australia
Currency:
| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brisbane (Australia) is 4% more expensive than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$17 | AU$12 | + 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | AU$11 | AU$7 | + 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$5.85 | AU$7 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.28 | AU$2.08 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$4.97 | AU$6 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$5.37 | AU$5.39 | - 0% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$8 | AU$3.49 | + 134% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.44 | AU$4.24 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.43 | AU$3.28 | + 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$4.77 | AU$3.57 | + 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$21 | AU$20 | + 2% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | AU$3.34 | AU$3.23 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.04 | AU$3.09 | - 34% | |
| Housing | - 18% | |||
| Housing in Brisbane (Australia) is 18% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | AU$2,235 | AU$2,653 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | AU$1,817 | AU$2,738 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$218 | AU$279 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | AU$1,978 | AU$2,751 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | AU$1,508 | AU$1,823 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | AU$122 | AU$159 | - 23% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | AU$60 | AU$41 | + 48% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | AU$631 | AU$651 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$170 | AU$195 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$13 | AU$10 | + 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$28 | AU$35 | - 18% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Brisbane (Australia) is 17% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | AU$102 | AU$113 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | AU$64 | AU$81 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$138 | AU$154 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$138 | AU$171 | - 19% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Brisbane (Australia) is 1% more expensive than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$23,796 | AU$27,564 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.40 | AU$1.27 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$124 | AU$121 | + 3% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$23 | AU$22 | + 7% | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Brisbane (Australia) is 9% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$13 | AU$9 | + 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$12 | AU$16 | - 26% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | AU$70 | AU$75 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | AU$7 | AU$7 | - 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.89 | AU$5.91 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$7 | AU$8 | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$2.86 | AU$3.49 | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.50 | AU$4.14 | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$28 | AU$36 | - 22% | |
| Entertainment | + 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Brisbane (Australia) is 25% more expensive than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$55 | AU$53 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$28 | AU$39 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$251 | AU$218 | + 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$104 | AU$79 | + 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$17 | AU$18 | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.65 | AU$4.30 | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$8 | AU$5.50 | + 53% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | AU$535 | AU$719 | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.81 | AU$0.30 | + 176% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$52 | AU$103 | - 49% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | AU$31 | AU$13 | + 147% | |
| TOTAL | - 3% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 19, 2018.
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