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Cost of living in Ballarat, Australia compared to Žilina, Slovakia
Currency:
Food | + 106% | |||
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Food in Ballarat (Australia) is 106% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$22 (€14) | €5.19 | + 170% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | AU$11 (€7) | €4.72 | + 42% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$5.50 (€3.43) | €2.81 | + 22% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.40 (€0.87) | €0.71 | + 24% | |
12 eggs, large | AU$4.78 (€2.98) | €2.08 | + 43% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$4.57 (€2.85) | €1.64 | + 74% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$7 (€4.42) | €4.69 | - 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.00 (€2.50) | €1.12 | + 124% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.32 (€2.07) | €1.52 | + 36% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.33 (€3.33) | €0.69 | + 385% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$20 (€12) | €3.40 | + 262% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | AU$3.00 (€1.87) | €1.20 | + 56% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.45 (€1.53) | €0.35 | + 341% | |
Housing | + 111% | |||
Housing in Ballarat (Australia) is 111% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | AU$1,771 (€1,106) | €558 | + 98% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | AU$1,147 (€716) | €374 | + 91% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$298 (€186) | €142 | + 31% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | AU$1,828 (€1,141) | €373 | + 206% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | AU$1,118 (€698) | €300 | + 133% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | AU$409 (€255) | €69 | + 268% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | AU$50 (€31) | €13 | + 145% | |
40” flat screen TV | AU$482 (€301) | €389 | - 23% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$235 (€147) | €79 | + 85% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$9 (€5.62) | €5.82 | - 3% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$19 (€12) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 26% | |||
Clothes in Ballarat (Australia) is 26% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | AU$90 (€56) | €55 | + 1% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | AU$63 (€40) | €26 | + 54% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$120 (€75) | €63 | + 19% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$89 (€55) | €81 | - 32% | |
Transportation | + 34% | |||
Transportation in Ballarat (Australia) is 34% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$30,748 (€19,195) | €20,154 | - 5% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.29 (€0.80) | €1.18 | - 32% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | AU$75 (€47) | €19 | + 149% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 5% | |||
Personal Care in Ballarat (Australia) is 5% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$11 (€7) | €5.06 | + 29% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$15 (€10) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | AU$53 (€33) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | AU$7 (€4.37) | €3.45 | + 27% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.58 (€2.86) | €3.50 | - 18% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$4.63 (€2.89) | €4.01 | - 28% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.00 (€1.87) | €1.56 | + 20% | |
Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.83 (€2.39) | €1.76 | + 36% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$19 (€12) | €7 | + 74% | |
Entertainment | + 163% | |||
Entertainment in Ballarat (Australia) is 163% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$53 (€33) | €15 | + 124% | |
2 tickets to the movies | AU$34 (€21) | €13 | + 68% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$115 (€72) | €23 | + 218% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$83 (€52) | €26 | + 101% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$12 (€8) | €3.77 | + 104% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.53 (€2.83) | €1.65 | + 71% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$6 (€3.80) | €1.13 | + 237% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$1.50 (€0.94) | €0.10 | + 872% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$68 (€43) | €27 | + 60% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | AU$24 (€15) | €3.37 | + 349% | |
TOTAL | + 85% |

These prices were last updated on January 08, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ballarat (Australia) is 85% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia)
For example, you would need at least €3,145
(AU$5,037)
in Ballarat
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€1,700
in Žilina.
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