Cost of living in Australia compared to Austria
Currency:
| Food | + 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Australia is about the same as in Austria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$18 (€12) | €13 | - 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$12 (€8) | €8 | + 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$5.92 (€3.78) | €5.46 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.45 (€0.93) | €1.06 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.50 (€3.51) | €5.53 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$4.98 (€3.18) | €2.88 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$7 (€4.55) | €6 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.55 (€2.91) | €2.23 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.23 (€2.07) | €1.63 | + 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.49 (€3.51) | €1.04 | + 236% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$18 (€11) | €8 | + 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$2.94 (€1.88) | €1.98 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.49 (€1.59) | €1.59 | - 0% | |
| Housing | + 44% | |||
| Housing in Australia is 44% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$3,170 (€2,024) | €1,236 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$2,151 (€1,374) | €1,026 | + 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$293 (€187) | €157 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$1,947 (€1,243) | €893 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,500 (€958) | €658 | + 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$177 (€113) | €112 | + 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$60 (€38) | €22 | + 75% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$504 (€322) | €367 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$249 (€159) | €86 | + 84% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$13 (€8) | €10 | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$31 (€20) | €14 | + 44% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Australia is 6% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$103 (€66) | €95 | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$68 (€43) | €38 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$139 (€89) | €74 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$142 (€91) | €122 | - 25% | |
| Transportation | + 48% | |||
| Transportation in Australia is 48% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$27,984 (€17,868) | €22,737 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.40 (€0.89) | €1.12 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$160 (€102) | €50 | + 103% | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Australia is 8% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$8 (€5.30) | €9 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$19 (€12) | €7 | + 74% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$69 (€44) | €73 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$7 (€4.25) | €4.85 | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.56 (€2.91) | €2.43 | + 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$6 (€3.96) | €2.97 | + 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.55 (€2.27) | €1.87 | + 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.58 (€2.29) | €1.68 | + 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$28 (€18) | €30 | - 40% | |
| Entertainment | + 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Australia is 47% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$59 (€37) | €33 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$36 (€23) | €20 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$198 (€127) | €135 | - 6% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$90 (€57) | €47 | + 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$17 (€11) | €10 | + 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.48 (€2.86) | €3.19 | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$9 (€5.67) | €3.80 | + 49% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$652 (€416) | €500 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.51 (€0.32) | €0.07 | + 364% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$70 (€45) | €36 | + 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$35 (€22) | €5.00 | + 348% | |
| TOTAL | + 30% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,516 prices entered by 581 different people.
Cost of living in Australia is 30% more expensive than in Austria
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