- Cost of Living
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Cost of living in Ballarat, Australia compared to Zwolle, Netherlands
Currency:
| Food | + 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ballarat (Australia) is 11% more expensive than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$22 (€15) | €23 | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | AU$10 (€7) | €7 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$5.76 (€3.86) | €3.83 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.48 (€0.99) | €1.22 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$4.29 (€2.87) | €1.95 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$5.01 (€3.35) | €2.09 | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$7 (€4.48) | €4.33 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$3.12 (€2.09) | €2.29 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$4.33 (€2.90) | €1.75 | + 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$6.00 (€4.02) | €0.70 | + 474% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$19 (€13) | €4.50 | + 183% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | AU$3.17 (€2.12) | €2.50 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.45 (€1.64) | €0.87 | + 89% | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in Ballarat (Australia) is 20% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | AU$2,000 (€1,340) | €1,149 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | AU$1,075 (€720) | €1,167 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$225 (€151) | €225 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | AU$2,150 (€1,440) | €2,000 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | AU$1,290 (€864) | €1,311 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | €70 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | AU$50 (€33) | €37 | - 10% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | AU$477 (€319) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$240 (€161) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$8 (€5.02) | €10 | - 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$13 (€9) | €15 | - 41% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Ballarat (Australia) is 19% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | AU$83 (€55) | €85 | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | AU$58 (€39) | €37 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$108 (€72) | €119 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$78 (€52) | €104 | - 49% | |
| Transportation | - 52% | |||
| Transportation in Ballarat (Australia) is 52% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$33,328 (€22,326) | €23,835 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.29 (€0.86) | €1.72 | - 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$83 (€55) | €147 | - 62% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Ballarat (Australia) is 18% more expensive than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$9 (€6) | €5.00 | + 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$12 (€8) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | AU$48 (€32) | €24 | + 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | AU$7 (€4.47) | €3.23 | + 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$3.82 (€2.56) | €2.23 | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$4.50 (€3.01) | €1.90 | + 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.00 (€2.01) | €0.90 | + 123% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$4.13 (€2.76) | €1.75 | + 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$17 (€11) | €25 | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Ballarat (Australia) is 3% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$51 (€34) | €41 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$35 (€23) | €21 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$116 (€78) | €49 | + 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$70 (€47) | €90 | - 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$11 (€7) | €8 | - 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.53 (€3.03) | €3.00 | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$6 (€4.11) | €3.71 | + 11% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$1.00 (€0.67) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$43 (€28) | €21 | + 39% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | AU$22 (€15) | €6 | + 137% | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 86 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 15, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ballarat (Australia) is 23% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€3,500
in Zwolle
you would need to make just about €2,688
(AU$4,012)
in Ballarat.
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