- Cost of Living
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Cost of living in Ballarat, Australia compared to Žilina, Slovakia
Currency:
| Food | + 120% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ballarat (Australia) is 120% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$22 (€15) | €5.19 | + 184% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | AU$10 (€7) | €4.72 | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$5.76 (€3.83) | €2.81 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.48 (€0.99) | €0.71 | + 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$4.29 (€2.85) | €2.08 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$5.01 (€3.33) | €1.64 | + 103% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$7 (€4.44) | €4.69 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$3.12 (€2.08) | €1.12 | + 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$4.33 (€2.88) | €1.52 | + 89% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$6.00 (€3.99) | €0.69 | + 481% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$19 (€13) | €3.40 | + 271% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | AU$3.17 (€2.11) | €1.20 | + 75% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.45 (€1.63) | €0.35 | + 370% | |
| Housing | + 123% | |||
| Housing in Ballarat (Australia) is 123% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | AU$2,000 (€1,330) | €558 | + 139% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | AU$1,075 (€715) | €374 | + 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$225 (€150) | €142 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | AU$2,150 (€1,430) | €373 | + 283% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | AU$1,290 (€858) | €300 | + 186% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | €69 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | AU$50 (€33) | €13 | + 161% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | AU$477 (€317) | €389 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$240 (€160) | €79 | + 101% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$8 (€4.99) | €5.82 | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$13 (€9) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Ballarat (Australia) is 21% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | AU$83 (€55) | €55 | - 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | AU$58 (€39) | €26 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$108 (€72) | €63 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$78 (€52) | €81 | - 36% | |
| Transportation | + 55% | |||
| Transportation in Ballarat (Australia) is 55% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$33,328 (€22,170) | €20,154 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.29 (€0.86) | €1.18 | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$83 (€55) | €19 | + 192% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Ballarat (Australia) is 3% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$9 (€5.99) | €5.06 | + 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$12 (€8) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | AU$48 (€32) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | AU$7 (€4.43) | €3.45 | + 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$3.82 (€2.54) | €3.50 | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$4.50 (€2.99) | €4.01 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.00 (€2.00) | €1.56 | + 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$4.13 (€2.74) | €1.76 | + 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$17 (€11) | €7 | + 58% | |
| Entertainment | + 151% | |||
| Entertainment in Ballarat (Australia) is 151% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$51 (€34) | €15 | + 130% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$35 (€23) | €13 | + 86% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$116 (€77) | €23 | + 242% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$70 (€47) | €26 | + 81% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$11 (€7) | €3.77 | + 94% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.53 (€3.01) | €1.65 | + 82% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$6 (€4.08) | €1.13 | + 262% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$1.00 (€0.67) | €0.10 | + 590% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$43 (€28) | €27 | + 6% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | AU$22 (€15) | €3.37 | + 340% | |
| TOTAL | + 95% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 69 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 18, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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EUR
/
AUD
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Cost of living in Ballarat (Australia) is 95% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia)
For example, you would need at least €3,512
(AU$5,280)
in Ballarat
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€1,800
in Žilina.
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