Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Australia
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Food | - 7% | |||
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Food in United Kingdom is 7% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
United Kingdom | Australia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £13 (AU$26) | AU$23 | + 15% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £8 (AU$15) | AU$15 | + 3% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £4.26 (AU$8) | AU$7 | + 19% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.20 (AU$2.34) | AU$2.04 | + 15% | |
12 eggs, large | £3.63 (AU$7) | AU$7 | + 1% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.28 (AU$4.44) | AU$6 | - 28% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £5.34 (AU$10) | AU$10 | + 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.13 (AU$4.14) | AU$5.14 | - 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.89 (AU$1.74) | AU$3.62 | - 52% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.97 (AU$3.83) | AU$7 | - 47% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £10 (AU$20) | AU$21 | - 4% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | £2.36 (AU$4.60) | AU$3.70 | + 25% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.04 (AU$2.03) | AU$3.35 | - 39% | |
Housing | - 2% | |||
Housing in United Kingdom is about the same as in Australia | ||||
United Kingdom | Australia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,997 (AU$3,891) | AU$4,709 | - 17% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,637 (AU$3,189) | AU$3,109 | + 3% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £229 (AU$447) | AU$214 | + 109% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,818 (AU$3,542) | AU$2,788 | + 27% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,060 (AU$2,064) | AU$2,151 | - 4% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £190 (AU$369) | AU$174 | + 112% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £26 (AU$50) | AU$76 | - 34% | |
40” flat screen tv | £324 (AU$632) | AU$793 | - 20% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £83 (AU$162) | AU$288 | - 44% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 (AU$13) | AU$18 | - 28% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | £16 (AU$31) | AU$48 | - 35% | |
Clothes | - 19% | |||
Clothes in United Kingdom is 19% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
United Kingdom | Australia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £73 (AU$142) | AU$129 | + 10% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £32 (AU$63) | AU$95 | - 33% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £81 (AU$158) | AU$179 | - 12% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £83 (AU$161) | AU$209 | - 23% | |
Transportation | - 2% | |||
Transportation in United Kingdom is about the same as in Australia | ||||
United Kingdom | Australia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £25,126 (AU$48,949) | AU$38,866 | + 26% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.44 (AU$2.81) | AU$1.99 | + 41% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | £85 (AU$165) | AU$185 | - 11% | |
Personal Care | + 3% | |||
Personal Care in United Kingdom is about the same as in Australia | ||||
United Kingdom | Australia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £5.04 (AU$10) | AU$7 | + 35% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (AU$15) | AU$19 | - 19% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £74 (AU$144) | AU$81 | + 78% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £4.77 (AU$9) | AU$9 | + 3% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.97 (AU$3.85) | AU$5.56 | - 31% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.78 (AU$7) | AU$9 | - 16% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.39 (AU$4.65) | AU$4.36 | + 7% | |
Tube of toothpaste | £1.77 (AU$3.44) | AU$5.30 | - 35% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £14 (AU$28) | AU$36 | - 23% | |
Entertainment | - 18% | |||
Entertainment in United Kingdom is 18% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
United Kingdom | Australia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £40 (AU$78) | AU$68 | + 15% | |
2 tickets to the movies | £19 (AU$37) | AU$46 | - 18% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £124 (AU$241) | AU$262 | - 8% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £69 (AU$134) | AU$127 | + 6% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £11 (AU$21) | AU$21 | - 2% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.71 (AU$7) | AU$5.10 | + 42% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £5.75 (AU$11) | AU$11 | + 1% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £537 (AU$1,045) | AU$1,070 | - 2% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.28 (AU$0.55) | AU$0.95 | - 43% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | £35 (AU$68) | AU$92 | - 26% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £14 (AU$26) | AU$43 | - 39% | |
TOTAL | - 6% |
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 6,649 prices entered by 1,007 different people.
Cost of living in United Kingdom is 6% cheaper than in Australia
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