- Cost of Living
- Australia
- Spain
- Townsville
- Zaragoza
- Comparison
Cost of living in Townsville, Australia compared to Zaragoza, Spain
Currency:
| Food | + 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Townsville (Australia) is 42% more expensive than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$17 (€11) | €10 | + 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | AU$9 (€5.41) | €7 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$7 (€4.14) | €3.46 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.31 (€0.83) | €0.82 | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$4.75 (€3.02) | €2.16 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$3.25 (€2.07) | €1.61 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$5.50 (€3.50) | €4.80 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$3.75 (€2.39) | €1.83 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$8 (€5.31) | €1.72 | + 209% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.00 (€3.18) | €1.03 | + 209% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$14 (€9) | €6.00 | + 43% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | AU$3.64 (€2.32) | €1.51 | + 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.33 (€1.48) | €0.82 | + 81% | |
| Housing | + 44% | |||
| Housing in Townsville (Australia) is 44% more expensive than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | AU$2,604 (€1,658) | €940 | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | AU$1,600 (€1,019) | €690 | + 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$100 (€64) | €170 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | AU$1,562 (€995) | €500 | + 99% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | AU$842 (€536) | €369 | + 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | AU$50 (€32) | €85 | - 63% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | AU$70 (€45) | €33 | + 36% | |
| 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 | + 39% | |
| Clothes | - 41% | |||
| Clothes in Townsville (Australia) is 41% cheaper than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | AU$37 (€24) | €91 | - 74% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | AU$29 (€18) | €30 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$140 (€89) | €79 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$89 (€57) | €74 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Townsville (Australia) is 6% cheaper than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$23,250 (€14,803) | €21,300 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.56 (€0.99) | €1.47 | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$80 (€51) | €43 | + 19% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$22 (€14) | €14 | + 0% | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Townsville (Australia) is 6% more expensive than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$9 (€5.98) | €5.11 | + 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$13 (€8) | €3.98 | + 103% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | AU$74 (€47) | €60 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | AU$7 (€4.62) | €4.78 | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.53 (€2.89) | €2.11 | + 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$5.25 (€3.34) | €3.08 | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$2.50 (€1.59) | €1.39 | + 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.13 (€1.99) | €1.93 | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$25 (€16) | €10 | + 58% | |
| Entertainment | + 67% | |||
| Entertainment in Townsville (Australia) is 67% more expensive than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$47 (€30) | €26 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$31 (€20) | €14 | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$83 (€53) | €49 | + 8% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$78 (€49) | €36 | + 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$13 (€8) | €7 | + 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.44 (€2.83) | €1.58 | + 79% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$5.50 (€3.50) | €2.75 | + 27% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | AU$766 (€488) | €526 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$1.00 (€0.64) | €0.12 | + 431% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$58 (€37) | €42 | - 11% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | AU$20 (€13) | €4.80 | + 167% | |
| TOTAL | + 27% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 364 prices entered by 31 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.637
EUR
/
AUD
Do you live in Zaragoza? We need your help!
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in Morelia is 61% cheaper than in Portland
- Cost of living in Kuala Lumpur is 52% cheaper than in Singapore
- Cost of living in Melbourne is 12% cheaper than in Sydney
- Cost of living in Adana is 70% cheaper than in Denver
- Cost of living in Amsterdam is 19% cheaper than in London
- Cost of living in Vancouver is about the same as in Toronto
- Cost of living in LA is 17% cheaper than in New York
- Cost of living in New York is about the same as in London
- Cost of living in Toronto is 28% more expensive than in Montreal
- Cost of living in Concordia is 72% cheaper than in Anchorage
Compare other countries
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in Canberra (Australia)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Wrocław (Poland)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Tunis (Tunisia)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Cairns (Australia)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Suva (Fiji)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Toowoomba (Australia)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Genoa (Italy)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Frankfurt am Main (Germany)
Cost of living in Townsville (Australia) is 27% more expensive than in Zaragoza (Spain)
For example, you would need at least €3,547
(AU$5,571)
in Townsville
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€2,800
in Zaragoza.
Recent Prices Added
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Bergamo costs €10 (16 minutes ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Berlin costs €8 (20 minutes ago)
- Weekly rent - 2 bedroom (85m2) furnished accommodation in expensive area in Gaborone costs P19,350 (28 minutes ago)
- Summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) in Ho Chi Minh City costs 1,500,000 ₫ (about 1 hour ago)
- Monthly rent - 900 sqft furnished accommodation in expensive area in Atlanta, Georgia costs $356 (about 1 hour ago)
- Monthly rent - 85 m2 furnished accommodation in expensive area in Shanghai costs 元16,000 (about 1 hour ago)