Cost of living in Australia compared to Austria
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| Food | - 0% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Australia is about the same as in Austria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$17 (€10) | €13 | - 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$12 (€7) | €7 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$5.88 (€3.64) | €4.87 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.26 (€0.78) | €1.19 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.43 (€3.36) | €4.48 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$4.92 (€3.05) | €2.30 | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$8 (€5.21) | €6 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.27 (€2.65) | €1.91 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.26 (€2.02) | €1.63 | + 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.71 (€3.53) | €0.99 | + 256% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$19 (€12) | €6 | + 87% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$2.91 (€1.80) | €2.12 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.20 (€1.36) | €1.62 | - 16% | |
| Housing | + 30% | |||
| Housing in Australia is 30% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$2,551 (€1,579) | €1,247 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$2,080 (€1,288) | €952 | + 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$179 (€111) | €152 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$1,973 (€1,221) | €856 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,400 (€867) | €710 | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$169 (€104) | €80 | + 31% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$57 (€35) | €24 | + 50% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$552 (€342) | €350 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$199 (€123) | €82 | + 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$12 (€7) | €8 | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$31 (€19) | €12 | + 53% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Australia is 20% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$99 (€61) | €75 | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$72 (€45) | €30 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$152 (€94) | €78 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$154 (€95) | €100 | - 5% | |
| Transportation | + 33% | |||
| Transportation in Australia is 33% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$26,135 (€16,178) | €21,789 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.48 (€0.92) | €1.25 | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$149 (€92) | €51 | + 81% | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Australia is 13% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$9 (€5.71) | €8 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$16 (€10) | €4.00 | + 142% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$70 (€43) | €104 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$6 (€3.95) | €3.15 | + 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.83 (€2.99) | €2.51 | + 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$5.73 (€3.55) | €2.38 | + 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.16 (€1.96) | €1.16 | + 68% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.68 (€2.28) | €1.73 | + 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$29 (€18) | €24 | - 26% | |
| Entertainment | + 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Australia is 43% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$54 (€33) | €32 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$36 (€23) | €20 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$199 (€123) | €191 | - 35% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$104 (€64) | €48 | + 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$16 (€10) | €9 | + 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.72 (€2.92) | €3.45 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$9 (€5.59) | €3.67 | + 52% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$634 (€392) | €389 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.43 (€0.27) | €0.05 | + 455% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$72 (€44) | €39 | + 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$34 (€21) | €5.37 | + 294% | |
| TOTAL | + 21% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 7,188 prices entered by 1,147 different people.
Cost of living in Australia is 21% more expensive than in Austria
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