- Cost of Living
- Australia
- Austria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Australia compared to Austria
Currency:
| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Australia is 7% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$16 (€11) | €13 | - 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | AU$11 (€7) | €8 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$6 (€4.00) | €5.26 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.30 (€0.83) | €1.10 | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.69 (€3.66) | €3.55 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$5.22 (€3.36) | €2.70 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$9 (€5.88) | €7 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.30 (€2.77) | €2.29 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.30 (€2.12) | €1.41 | + 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.16 (€3.32) | €0.94 | + 252% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$19 (€12) | €8 | + 55% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | AU$3.35 (€2.15) | €2.05 | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.30 (€1.48) | €1.35 | + 9% | |
| Housing | + 47% | |||
| Housing in Australia is 47% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | AU$2,817 (€1,811) | €1,300 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | AU$2,150 (€1,382) | €939 | + 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$303 (€195) | €183 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | AU$2,174 (€1,397) | €870 | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | AU$1,524 (€980) | €609 | + 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | AU$228 (€147) | €103 | + 42% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | AU$59 (€38) | €19 | + 94% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | AU$679 (€437) | €386 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$197 (€126) | €117 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$12 (€8) | €7 | + 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$31 (€20) | €13 | + 49% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Australia is 5% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | AU$110 (€70) | €88 | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | AU$73 (€47) | €46 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$146 (€94) | €89 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$154 (€99) | €121 | - 18% | |
| Transportation | + 43% | |||
| Transportation in Australia is 43% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$26,292 (€16,903) | €22,876 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.38 (€0.89) | €1.15 | - 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$148 (€95) | €46 | + 107% | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Australia is 23% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$9 (€6) | €9 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$16 (€10) | €7 | + 47% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | AU$68 (€44) | €96 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | AU$7 (€4.81) | €4.33 | + 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$5.29 (€3.40) | €3.38 | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$7 (€4.49) | €3.44 | + 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.35 (€2.16) | €1.39 | + 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.97 (€2.55) | €2.40 | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$29 (€19) | €23 | - 18% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Australia is 15% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$55 (€35) | €41 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$36 (€23) | €21 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$218 (€140) | €144 | - 2% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$101 (€65) | €55 | + 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$17 (€11) | €10 | + 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.48 (€2.88) | €3.60 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$9 (€5.56) | €3.78 | + 47% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | AU$621 (€399) | €519 | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.77 (€0.49) | €0.35 | + 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$81 (€52) | €60 | - 13% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | AU$29 (€19) | €5.25 | + 260% | |
| TOTAL | + 24% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.643
EUR
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 15,902 prices entered by 2,613 different people.
Cost of living in Australia is 24% more expensive than in Austria
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