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Cost of living in Townsville, Australia compared to Zaragoza, Spain
Currency:
| Food | + 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Townsville (Australia) is 40% more expensive than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$17 (€10) | €10 | + 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | AU$9 (€5.35) | €7 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$7 (€4.09) | €3.46 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.31 (€0.82) | €0.79 | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$4.75 (€2.99) | €2.16 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$3.25 (€2.04) | €1.61 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$5.50 (€3.46) | €4.80 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$3.75 (€2.36) | €1.83 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$8 (€5.25) | €1.72 | + 205% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.00 (€3.14) | €1.03 | + 205% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$14 (€8) | €6.00 | + 42% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | AU$3.64 (€2.29) | €1.51 | + 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.33 (€1.47) | €0.82 | + 79% | |
| Housing | + 43% | |||
| Housing in Townsville (Australia) is 43% more expensive than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | AU$2,604 (€1,638) | €940 | + 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | AU$1,600 (€1,006) | €690 | + 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$100 (€63) | €170 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | AU$1,562 (€982) | €500 | + 96% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | AU$842 (€530) | €369 | + 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | AU$50 (€31) | €85 | - 63% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | AU$70 (€44) | €33 | + 34% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | AU$514 (€323) | €552 | - 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$230 (€145) | €68 | + 114% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$14 (€9) | €7 | + 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$22 (€14) | €10 | + 44% | |
| Clothes | - 42% | |||
| Clothes in Townsville (Australia) is 42% cheaper than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | AU$37 (€23) | €91 | - 74% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | AU$29 (€18) | €30 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$140 (€88) | €79 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$89 (€56) | €74 | - 24% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Townsville (Australia) is 7% cheaper than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$23,250 (€14,624) | €21,300 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.56 (€0.98) | €1.47 | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$80 (€50) | €43 | + 17% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$22 (€14) | €14 | - 1% | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Townsville (Australia) is 4% more expensive than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$9 (€5.91) | €5.11 | + 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$13 (€8) | €3.98 | + 100% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | AU$74 (€47) | €60 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | AU$7 (€4.56) | €4.78 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.53 (€2.85) | €2.11 | + 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$5.25 (€3.30) | €3.08 | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$2.50 (€1.57) | €1.39 | + 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.13 (€1.97) | €1.93 | + 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$25 (€16) | €10 | + 56% | |
| Entertainment | + 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Townsville (Australia) is 53% more expensive than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$47 (€30) | €27 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$31 (€19) | €14 | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$83 (€52) | €49 | + 7% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$78 (€49) | €36 | + 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$13 (€8) | €6 | + 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.44 (€2.79) | €1.58 | + 77% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$5.50 (€3.46) | €2.75 | + 26% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | AU$766 (€482) | €526 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$1.00 (€0.63) | €0.12 | + 424% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$58 (€37) | €42 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | AU$20 (€13) | €4.80 | + 164% | |
| TOTAL | + 23% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 345 prices entered by 29 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Townsville (Australia) is 23% more expensive than in Zaragoza (Spain)
For example, you would need at least €3,698
(AU$5,879)
in Townsville
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€3,000
in Zaragoza.
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