- Cost of Living
- Australia
- Slovakia
- Ballarat
- Žilina
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ballarat, Australia compared to Žilina, Slovakia
Currency:
| Food | + 124% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ballarat (Australia) is 124% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$22 (€15) | €5.19 | + 189% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | AU$10 (€7) | €4.72 | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$5.76 (€3.90) | €2.81 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.48 (€1.01) | €0.71 | + 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$4.29 (€2.91) | €2.08 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$5.01 (€3.40) | €1.64 | + 107% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$7 (€4.53) | €4.69 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$3.12 (€2.12) | €1.12 | + 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$4.33 (€2.93) | €1.52 | + 93% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$6.00 (€4.07) | €0.69 | + 493% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$19 (€13) | €3.40 | + 278% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | AU$3.17 (€2.15) | €1.20 | + 78% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.45 (€1.66) | €0.35 | + 380% | |
| Housing | + 131% | |||
| Housing in Ballarat (Australia) is 131% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | AU$2,000 (€1,356) | €558 | + 143% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | AU$1,075 (€729) | €374 | + 95% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$225 (€152) | €142 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | AU$2,150 (€1,458) | €373 | + 291% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | AU$1,290 (€875) | €280 | + 212% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | €69 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | AU$50 (€34) | €13 | + 166% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | AU$477 (€323) | €389 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$240 (€163) | €79 | + 105% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$8 (€5.09) | €5.82 | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$13 (€9) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Ballarat (Australia) is 25% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | AU$83 (€56) | €55 | + 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | AU$58 (€40) | €26 | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$108 (€73) | €63 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$78 (€53) | €81 | - 34% | |
| Transportation | + 59% | |||
| Transportation in Ballarat (Australia) is 59% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$33,328 (€22,602) | €20,154 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.29 (€0.88) | €1.18 | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$83 (€56) | €19 | + 198% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Ballarat (Australia) is 4% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$9 (€6) | €5.06 | + 21% | |
| 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 (€4.52) | €3.45 | + 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$3.82 (€2.59) | €3.50 | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$4.50 (€3.05) | €4.01 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.00 (€2.03) | €1.56 | + 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$4.13 (€2.80) | €1.76 | + 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$17 (€11) | €7 | + 61% | |
| Entertainment | + 140% | |||
| Entertainment in Ballarat (Australia) is 140% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$51 (€34) | €15 | + 134% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$35 (€24) | €13 | + 89% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$116 (€79) | €23 | + 249% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$70 (€47) | €26 | + 85% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$11 (€7) | €3.77 | + 98% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.53 (€3.07) | €1.65 | + 86% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$6 (€4.16) | €1.13 | + 269% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | AU$127 (€86) | €267 | - 68% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$1.00 (€0.68) | €0.10 | + 604% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$43 (€29) | €27 | + 8% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | AU$22 (€15) | €3.37 | + 349% | |
| TOTAL | + 98% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 77 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 13, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ballarat (Australia) is 98% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia)
For example, you would need at least €3,565
(AU$5,258)
in Ballarat
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€1,800
in Žilina.
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