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Cost of living in Townsville, Australia vs Zaragoza, Spain
Currency:
| Food | + 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Townsville (Australia) is 34% more expensive than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$18 (€11) | €12 | - 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | AU$11 (€7) | €7 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$4.72 (€3.00) | €2.99 | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.22 (€0.78) | €0.82 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.13 (€3.26) | €1.97 | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$3.70 (€2.35) | €1.48 | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$7 (€4.17) | €6 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.00 (€2.54) | €1.55 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$4.39 (€2.79) | €1.22 | + 130% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$4.61 (€2.93) | €0.87 | + 236% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$14 (€9) | €4.90 | + 79% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | AU$3.39 (€2.15) | €1.44 | + 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.01 (€1.28) | €0.69 | + 85% | |
| Housing | + 53% | |||
| Housing in Townsville (Australia) is 53% more expensive than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | AU$2,187 (€1,389) | €656 | + 112% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | AU$1,571 (€998) | €517 | + 93% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$136 (€86) | €126 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | AU$1,398 (€888) | €498 | + 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | AU$894 (€567) | €378 | + 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | AU$188 (€119) | €88 | + 35% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | AU$57 (€36) | €36 | - 1% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | AU$514 (€327) | €463 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$230 (€146) | €68 | + 116% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$14 (€9) | €7 | + 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$22 (€14) | €10 | + 38% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Townsville (Australia) is 27% cheaper than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | AU$47 (€30) | €83 | - 64% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | AU$42 (€26) | €32 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$139 (€88) | €78 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$104 (€66) | €83 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Townsville (Australia) is 14% cheaper than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$24,954 (€15,847) | €21,762 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.43 (€0.91) | €1.19 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$59 (€38) | €40 | - 5% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$22 (€14) | €14 | - 0% | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Townsville (Australia) is 9% more expensive than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$9 (€5.97) | €5.59 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$13 (€8) | €3.98 | + 111% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | AU$74 (€47) | €60 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | AU$8 (€4.87) | €4.92 | - 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.63 (€2.94) | €2.11 | + 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$5.25 (€3.33) | €3.13 | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$2.50 (€1.59) | €1.39 | + 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.13 (€1.98) | €1.79 | + 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$25 (€16) | €10 | + 57% | |
| Entertainment | + 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Townsville (Australia) is 61% more expensive than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$47 (€30) | €25 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$29 (€18) | €12 | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$86 (€55) | €49 | + 12% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$88 (€56) | €40 | + 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$13 (€8) | €7 | + 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.42 (€2.81) | €1.77 | + 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$6 (€3.84) | €3.22 | + 19% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | AU$766 (€487) | €526 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$1.00 (€0.64) | €0.15 | + 317% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$58 (€37) | €41 | - 10% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | AU$18 (€12) | €4.89 | + 139% | |
| TOTAL | + 25% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 255 prices entered by 21 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Townsville (Australia) is 25% more expensive than in Zaragoza (Spain)
For example, you would need at least €2,625
(AU$4,133)
in Townsville
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€2,100
in Zaragoza.
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