Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 5% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| United Kingdom | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £15 (AU$29) | AU$23 | + 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £8 (AU$15) | AU$15 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.95 (AU$8) | AU$8 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.15 (AU$2.29) | AU$2.07 | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £3.75 (AU$7) | AU$7 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.60 (AU$5.16) | AU$5.99 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.89 (AU$10) | AU$10 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.15 (AU$4.27) | AU$5.13 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.93 (AU$1.84) | AU$3.82 | - 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £2.10 (AU$4.16) | AU$7 | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £9 (AU$19) | AU$21 | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £2.23 (AU$4.43) | AU$3.95 | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.07 (AU$2.12) | AU$2.90 | - 27% | |
| Housing | + 20% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 20% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| United Kingdom | Australia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £2,696 (AU$5,352) | AU$4,165 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £2,054 (AU$4,077) | AU$2,882 | + 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £198 (AU$393) | AU$326 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,720 (AU$3,414) | AU$2,685 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,324 (AU$2,629) | AU$2,025 | + 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £159 (AU$316) | AU$223 | + 42% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £28 (AU$55) | AU$70 | - 22% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £298 (AU$591) | AU$673 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £83 (AU$164) | AU$270 | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £9 (AU$17) | AU$15 | + 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £15 (AU$30) | AU$43 | - 31% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 10% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| United Kingdom | Australia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £72 (AU$144) | AU$123 | + 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £35 (AU$70) | AU$94 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £84 (AU$166) | AU$169 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £90 (AU$180) | AU$187 | - 4% | |
| Transportation | + 33% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 33% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| United Kingdom | Australia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £28,980 (AU$57,524) | AU$39,497 | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.45 (AU$2.87) | AU$1.96 | + 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £110 (AU$219) | AU$167 | + 32% | |
| 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) | £4.15 (AU$8) | AU$8 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (AU$15) | AU$23 | - 33% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £61 (AU$122) | AU$86 | + 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £4.17 (AU$8) | AU$7 | + 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £2.15 (AU$4.26) | AU$5.40 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £4.71 (AU$9) | AU$9 | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.28 (AU$4.53) | AU$4.39 | + 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.97 (AU$3.91) | AU$4.31 | - 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £15 (AU$31) | AU$39 | - 21% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 24% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| United Kingdom | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £37 (AU$74) | AU$74 | - 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £23 (AU$46) | AU$46 | - 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £113 (AU$225) | AU$257 | - 13% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £68 (AU$134) | AU$127 | + 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £12 (AU$24) | AU$22 | + 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.68 (AU$7) | AU$5.32 | + 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £5.79 (AU$11) | AU$12 | - 8% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £543 (AU$1,077) | AU$943 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.14 (AU$0.27) | AU$0.86 | - 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £39 (AU$78) | AU$89 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £15 (AU$29) | AU$46 | - 36% | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 13, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 6,624 prices entered by 846 different people.
Cost of living in United Kingdom is 11% more expensive than in Australia
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