- Cost of Living
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Cost of living in Ballarat, Australia compared to Zwolle, Netherlands
Currency:
| Food | + 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ballarat (Australia) is 20% more expensive than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$22 (€14) | €15 | - 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | AU$11 (€7) | €7 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$5.50 (€3.42) | €3.83 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.40 (€0.87) | €1.22 | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$4.78 (€2.97) | €1.95 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$4.57 (€2.85) | €2.09 | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$7 (€4.40) | €4.33 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.00 (€2.49) | €2.29 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.32 (€2.07) | €1.75 | + 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.33 (€3.32) | €0.70 | + 374% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$20 (€12) | €4.50 | + 173% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | AU$3.00 (€1.87) | €2.50 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.45 (€1.53) | €0.87 | + 76% | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in Ballarat (Australia) is 17% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | AU$1,771 (€1,103) | €1,291 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | AU$1,147 (€714) | €1,113 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$298 (€185) | €225 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | AU$1,828 (€1,138) | €1,700 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | AU$1,118 (€696) | €1,070 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | AU$409 (€254) | €70 | + 263% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | AU$50 (€31) | €31 | + 2% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | AU$482 (€300) | €450 | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$235 (€146) | €85 | + 72% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$9 (€5.60) | €10 | - 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$19 (€12) | €15 | - 22% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Ballarat (Australia) is 16% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | AU$90 (€56) | €85 | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | AU$63 (€39) | €37 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$120 (€75) | €119 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$89 (€55) | €104 | - 47% | |
| Transportation | - 59% | |||
| Transportation in Ballarat (Australia) is 59% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$30,748 (€19,144) | €24,992 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.29 (€0.80) | €1.68 | - 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$75 (€47) | €151 | - 69% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €23 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Ballarat (Australia) is 20% more expensive than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$11 (€7) | €5.00 | + 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$15 (€10) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | AU$53 (€33) | €24 | + 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | AU$7 (€4.36) | €3.23 | + 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.58 (€2.85) | €2.23 | + 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$4.63 (€2.88) | €1.90 | + 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.00 (€1.87) | €0.90 | + 108% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.83 (€2.39) | €1.75 | + 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$19 (€12) | €25 | - 52% | |
| Entertainment | + 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Ballarat (Australia) is 30% more expensive than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$53 (€33) | €41 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$34 (€21) | €21 | + 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$115 (€71) | €49 | + 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$83 (€51) | €90 | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$12 (€8) | €8 | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.53 (€2.82) | €3.00 | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$6 (€3.79) | €3.71 | + 2% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | €579 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$1.50 (€0.93) | €0.30 | + 211% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$68 (€43) | €20 | + 110% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | AU$24 (€15) | €7 | + 131% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 146 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ballarat (Australia) is 20% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€3,700
in Zwolle
you would need to make just about €2,960
(AU$4,753)
in Ballarat.
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