- Cost of Living
- Australia
- Spain
- Townsville
- Zaragoza
- Comparison
Cost of living in Townsville, Australia compared to Zaragoza, Spain
Currency:
| Food | + 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Townsville (Australia) is 52% more expensive than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$17 (€11) | €10 | + 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | AU$9 (€5.87) | €7 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$7 (€4.49) | €3.46 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.22 (€0.84) | €0.84 | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$4.75 (€3.28) | €2.16 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$3.25 (€2.24) | €1.61 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$5.50 (€3.80) | €4.80 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$3.75 (€2.59) | €1.83 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$8 (€5.76) | €1.72 | + 235% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.00 (€3.45) | €1.03 | + 235% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$14 (€9) | €6.00 | + 55% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | AU$3.82 (€2.64) | €1.39 | + 90% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.33 (€1.61) | €0.82 | + 96% | |
| Housing | + 59% | |||
| Housing in Townsville (Australia) is 59% more expensive than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | AU$2,604 (€1,798) | €940 | + 91% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | AU$1,600 (€1,105) | €690 | + 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$100 (€69) | €170 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | AU$1,562 (€1,079) | €500 | + 116% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | AU$842 (€581) | €369 | + 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | AU$50 (€35) | €85 | - 59% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | AU$70 (€48) | €33 | + 47% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | AU$433 (€299) | €580 | - 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$220 (€152) | €61 | + 149% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$16 (€11) | €7 | + 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$22 (€15) | €10 | + 57% | |
| Clothes | - 37% | |||
| Clothes in Townsville (Australia) is 37% cheaper than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | AU$37 (€26) | €91 | - 72% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | AU$29 (€20) | €30 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$140 (€97) | €79 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$89 (€61) | €74 | - 17% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Townsville (Australia) is 3% more expensive than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$23,250 (€16,055) | €21,300 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.56 (€1.08) | €1.47 | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$80 (€55) | €43 | + 29% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$23 (€16) | €14 | + 14% | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Townsville (Australia) is 11% more expensive than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$11 (€7) | €6 | + 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$13 (€9) | €4.98 | + 81% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | AU$73 (€50) | €65 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | AU$8 (€5.52) | €5.46 | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.58 (€3.16) | €2.12 | + 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$5.30 (€3.66) | €3.09 | + 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$2.50 (€1.73) | €1.32 | + 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.00 (€2.07) | €2.00 | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$25 (€17) | €10 | + 67% | |
| Entertainment | + 91% | |||
| Entertainment in Townsville (Australia) is 91% more expensive than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$37 (€26) | €27 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$31 (€21) | €14 | + 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$90 (€62) | €51 | + 24% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$78 (€54) | €36 | + 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$13 (€9) | €6 | + 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.44 (€3.07) | €1.58 | + 94% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$5.50 (€3.80) | €2.75 | + 38% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | AU$204 (€141) | €160 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$1.00 (€0.69) | €0.12 | + 475% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$59 (€40) | €42 | - 3% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | AU$20 (€14) | €4.80 | + 189% | |
| TOTAL | + 39% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 149 prices entered by 27 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 21, 2017.
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Cost of living in Townsville (Australia) is 39% more expensive than in Zaragoza (Spain)
For example, you would need at least €4,169
(AU$6,038)
in Townsville
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€3,000
in Zaragoza.
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