Cost of living in Australia compared to Austria
Currency:
| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Australia is about the same as in Austria | ||||
| Australia | Austria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$24 (€15) | €15 | - 0% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$15 (€9) | €10 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$7 (€4.25) | €7 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.93 (€1.17) | €1.48 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$7 (€4.14) | €5.45 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$7 (€4.10) | €3.77 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$10 (€5.91) | €7 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$5.05 (€3.06) | €2.22 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.66 (€2.22) | €2.38 | - 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$6 (€3.82) | €1.20 | + 218% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$21 (€12) | €7 | + 80% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$3.69 (€2.24) | €2.92 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.92 (€1.77) | €2.03 | - 13% | |
| Housing | + 36% | |||
| Housing in Australia is 36% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| Australia | Austria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$3,681 (€2,235) | €1,616 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$2,613 (€1,587) | €1,124 | + 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$219 (€133) | €268 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$2,402 (€1,459) | €946 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,879 (€1,141) | €675 | + 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$163 (€99) | €110 | - 10% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$79 (€48) | €29 | + 67% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$535 (€325) | €411 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$248 (€151) | €114 | + 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$17 (€11) | €11 | - 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$42 (€25) | €16 | + 58% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Australia is 17% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| Australia | Austria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$128 (€78) | €90 | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$86 (€52) | €40 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$186 (€113) | €83 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$214 (€130) | €102 | + 27% | |
| Transportation | + 48% | |||
| Transportation in Australia is 48% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| Australia | Austria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$36,303 (€22,042) | €27,674 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.98 (€1.21) | €1.72 | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$166 (€101) | €48 | + 108% | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Australia is 24% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Australia | Austria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$7 (€4.27) | €9 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$24 (€15) | €13 | + 13% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$83 (€50) | €130 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$7 (€4.32) | €5.00 | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$5.08 (€3.08) | €2.99 | + 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$7 (€4.48) | €3.36 | + 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$4.15 (€2.52) | €2.17 | + 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$4.68 (€2.84) | €2.09 | + 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$33 (€20) | €19 | + 5% | |
| Entertainment | + 68% | |||
| Entertainment in Australia is 68% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| Australia | Austria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$65 (€39) | €39 | + 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$43 (€26) | €22 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$292 (€177) | €64 | + 175% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$129 (€78) | €62 | + 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$20 (€12) | €10 | + 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$5.37 (€3.26) | €3.68 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$11 (€7) | €3.85 | + 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$883 (€536) | €495 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.50 (€0.30) | €0.04 | + 655% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$75 (€46) | €31 | + 48% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$41 (€25) | €6 | + 312% | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 01, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,380 prices entered by 475 different people.
Cost of living in Australia is 28% more expensive than in Austria
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