- Cost of Living
- Australia
- Slovakia
- Ballarat
- Žilina
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ballarat, Australia compared to Žilina, Slovakia
Currency:
| Food | + 123% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ballarat (Australia) is 123% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$22 (€14) | €4.31 | + 231% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | AU$11 (€7) | €4.72 | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$5.80 (€3.70) | €2.63 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.36 (€0.87) | €0.69 | + 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$4.74 (€3.02) | €1.98 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$4.17 (€2.66) | €1.64 | + 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$7 (€4.78) | €4.67 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.14 (€2.64) | €1.10 | + 141% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$4.06 (€2.59) | €1.44 | + 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$4.75 (€3.03) | €0.66 | + 362% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$20 (€13) | €3.64 | + 256% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | AU$3.00 (€1.91) | €1.23 | + 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.67 (€1.70) | €0.40 | + 331% | |
| Housing | + 132% | |||
| Housing in Ballarat (Australia) is 132% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | AU$1,847 (€1,179) | €555 | + 112% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | AU$1,236 (€789) | €425 | + 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$496 (€317) | €138 | + 130% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | AU$1,505 (€960) | €392 | + 145% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | AU$1,118 (€713) | €340 | + 110% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | AU$409 (€261) | €70 | + 272% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | AU$55 (€35) | €13 | + 176% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | AU$496 (€316) | €389 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$238 (€152) | €79 | + 91% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$10 (€6) | €5.00 | + 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$21 (€13) | €5.00 | + 168% | |
| Clothes | + 76% | |||
| Clothes in Ballarat (Australia) is 76% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | AU$88 (€56) | €60 | - 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | AU$98 (€62) | €25 | + 149% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$132 (€84) | €63 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$101 (€64) | €73 | - 12% | |
| Transportation | + 43% | |||
| Transportation in Ballarat (Australia) is 43% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$30,748 (€19,621) | €21,375 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.31 (€0.84) | €1.20 | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$80 (€51) | €19 | + 172% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Ballarat (Australia) is 10% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$11 (€7) | €5.06 | + 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$15 (€9) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | AU$57 (€37) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | AU$7 (€4.59) | €3.45 | + 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.99 (€3.19) | €3.50 | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$4.50 (€2.87) | €4.01 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.25 (€2.07) | €1.56 | + 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$4.13 (€2.64) | €1.76 | + 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$20 (€13) | €7 | + 84% | |
| Entertainment | + 195% | |||
| Entertainment in Ballarat (Australia) is 195% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$56 (€36) | €15 | + 145% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$33 (€21) | €13 | + 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$136 (€87) | €23 | + 285% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$86 (€55) | €28 | + 99% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$12 (€7) | €3.83 | + 95% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.90 (€3.13) | €1.65 | + 89% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$5.06 (€3.23) | €1.10 | + 194% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | AU$700 (€447) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$1.50 (€0.95) | €0.10 | + 890% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$54 (€34) | €27 | + 28% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | AU$26 (€17) | €3.40 | + 388% | |
| TOTAL | + 104% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 167 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.638
EUR
/
AUD
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Cost of living in Ballarat (Australia) is 104% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia)
For example, you would need at least €3,258
(AU$5,105)
in Ballarat
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€1,600
in Žilina.
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