- Cost of Living
- Australia
- Austria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Australia compared to Austria
Currency:
| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Australia is 3% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$17 (€10) | €13 | - 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | AU$11 (€7) | €8 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$6 (€3.87) | €5.12 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.31 (€0.82) | €1.11 | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.81 (€3.61) | €3.79 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$5.01 (€3.11) | €2.67 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$9 (€5.78) | €8 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.23 (€2.63) | €2.40 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.33 (€2.07) | €1.57 | + 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.23 (€3.25) | €0.95 | + 243% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$20 (€12) | €8 | + 57% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | AU$3.28 (€2.04) | €2.07 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.28 (€1.42) | €1.41 | + 1% | |
| Housing | + 37% | |||
| Housing in Australia is 37% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | AU$2,758 (€1,713) | €1,349 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | AU$2,113 (€1,313) | €977 | + 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$299 (€186) | €189 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | AU$2,118 (€1,316) | €934 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | AU$1,493 (€928) | €624 | + 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | AU$245 (€152) | €105 | + 44% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | AU$59 (€37) | €19 | + 90% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | AU$674 (€419) | €365 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$211 (€131) | €99 | + 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$13 (€8) | €7 | + 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$30 (€19) | €13 | + 47% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Australia is 1% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | AU$108 (€67) | €90 | - 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | AU$75 (€47) | €41 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$148 (€92) | €83 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$157 (€98) | €118 | - 17% | |
| Transportation | + 37% | |||
| Transportation in Australia is 37% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$26,262 (€16,314) | €20,900 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.44 (€0.89) | €1.19 | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$142 (€88) | €47 | + 89% | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Australia is 18% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$10 (€6) | €10 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$17 (€11) | €10 | + 11% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | AU$70 (€43) | €85 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | AU$7 (€4.51) | €5.94 | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$5.28 (€3.28) | €2.79 | + 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$7 (€4.32) | €2.80 | + 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.48 (€2.16) | €1.47 | + 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.84 (€2.39) | €2.14 | + 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$30 (€19) | €21 | - 12% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Australia is 19% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$54 (€34) | €38 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$36 (€23) | €21 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$217 (€135) | €201 | - 33% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$105 (€65) | €57 | + 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$18 (€11) | €10 | + 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.55 (€2.83) | €3.42 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$9 (€5.31) | €3.72 | + 43% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | AU$602 (€374) | €506 | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.69 (€0.43) | €0.20 | + 118% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$80 (€50) | €52 | - 3% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | AU$31 (€19) | €5.48 | + 246% | |
| TOTAL | + 21% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 16,078 prices entered by 2,560 different people.
Cost of living in Australia is 21% more expensive than in Austria
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