Cost of living in Brisbane, Australia vs Winnipeg, Canada
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| Food | + 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brisbane (Australia) is 27% more expensive than in Winnipeg (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$21 (C$21) | C$14 | + 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$12 (C$12) | C$11 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$6 (C$6) | C$7 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.35 (C$1.33) | C$1.62 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$7 (C$7) | C$3.49 | + 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$5.56 (C$5.46) | C$4.97 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$10 (C$10) | C$9 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$5.38 (C$5.28) | C$4.51 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$4.03 (C$3.96) | C$2.34 | + 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.80 (C$5.69) | C$3.81 | + 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$19 (C$19) | C$20 | - 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$2.94 (C$2.89) | C$2.15 | + 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.27 (C$2.23) | C$1.92 | + 16% | |
| Housing | + 30% | |||
| Housing in Brisbane (Australia) is 30% more expensive than in Winnipeg (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$2,235 (C$2,193) | C$1,596 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$1,759 (C$1,726) | C$1,275 | + 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$191 (C$187) | C$235 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$1,733 (C$1,701) | C$1,145 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,568 (C$1,539) | C$865 | + 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$129 (C$127) | C$85 | + 49% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$57 (C$56) | C$64 | - 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$635 (C$623) | C$471 | + 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$224 (C$220) | C$125 | + 76% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$13 (C$13) | C$13 | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$28 (C$28) | C$19 | + 44% | |
| Clothes | + 39% | |||
| Clothes in Brisbane (Australia) is 39% more expensive than in Winnipeg (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$119 (C$117) | C$60 | + 94% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$66 (C$64) | C$49 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$134 (C$131) | C$119 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$158 (C$155) | C$137 | + 13% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Brisbane (Australia) is about the same as in Winnipeg (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$30,863 (C$30,294) | C$28,671 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.43 (C$1.40) | C$1.03 | + 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$94 (C$92) | C$101 | - 9% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$28 (C$27) | C$16 | + 65% | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Brisbane (Australia) is 12% cheaper than in Winnipeg (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$13 (C$12) | C$9 | + 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$12 (C$11) | C$25 | - 54% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$78 (C$77) | C$115 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$5.26 (C$5.16) | C$9 | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$5.40 (C$5.30) | C$4.83 | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$5.74 (C$5.63) | C$4.54 | + 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.18 (C$3.12) | C$2.92 | + 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.94 (C$3.87) | C$2.26 | + 71% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$28 (C$28) | C$25 | + 10% | |
| Entertainment | + 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Brisbane (Australia) is 36% more expensive than in Winnipeg (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$67 (C$66) | C$51 | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$33 (C$33) | C$25 | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$234 (C$230) | C$153 | + 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$98 (C$96) | C$94 | + 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$18 (C$18) | C$9 | + 97% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.89 (C$4.80) | C$4.68 | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$10 (C$9) | C$5.95 | + 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$619 (C$608) | C$560 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.66 (C$0.65) | C$0.43 | + 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$66 (C$65) | C$57 | + 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$34 (C$33) | C$15 | + 120% | |
| TOTAL | + 21% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 753 prices entered by 112 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2021.
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Cost of living in Brisbane (Australia) is 21% more expensive than in Winnipeg (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$6,031 (AU$6,144) in Brisbane to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$5,000 in Winnipeg.
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