- Cost of Living
- Australia
- Austria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Australia compared to Austria
Currency:
| Food | + 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Australia is 1% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$17 (€10) | €13 | - 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | AU$11 (€7) | €8 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$6 (€3.86) | €4.95 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.29 (€0.81) | €1.15 | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.74 (€3.62) | €4.24 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$4.96 (€3.13) | €2.63 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$9 (€5.40) | €7 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.18 (€2.64) | €2.36 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.34 (€2.10) | €1.47 | + 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.24 (€3.31) | €0.98 | + 237% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$19 (€12) | €8 | + 54% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | AU$3.19 (€2.01) | €1.97 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.17 (€1.37) | €1.60 | - 15% | |
| Housing | + 38% | |||
| Housing in Australia is 38% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | AU$2,680 (€1,690) | €1,369 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | AU$2,061 (€1,300) | €956 | + 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$264 (€167) | €162 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | AU$2,034 (€1,283) | €840 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | AU$1,442 (€909) | €602 | + 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | AU$197 (€124) | €99 | + 25% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | AU$60 (€38) | €18 | + 112% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | AU$558 (€352) | €334 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$186 (€117) | €98 | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$12 (€8) | €8 | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$29 (€18) | €13 | + 46% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Australia is 2% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | AU$104 (€66) | €89 | - 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | AU$70 (€44) | €38 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$142 (€90) | €88 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$149 (€94) | €115 | - 18% | |
| Transportation | + 34% | |||
| Transportation in Australia is 34% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$26,923 (€16,981) | €22,746 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.47 (€0.93) | €1.23 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$140 (€89) | €47 | + 87% | |
| 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$10 (€6) | €14 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$16 (€10) | €10 | + 6% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | AU$71 (€44) | €102 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | AU$7 (€4.36) | €5.94 | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$5.18 (€3.27) | €2.63 | + 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$7 (€4.28) | €2.64 | + 62% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.24 (€2.04) | €1.45 | + 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.86 (€2.44) | €2.16 | + 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$29 (€18) | €19 | - 5% | |
| Entertainment | + 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Australia is 26% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$54 (€34) | €33 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$36 (€22) | €21 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$202 (€127) | €90 | + 42% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$102 (€64) | €56 | + 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$18 (€11) | €9 | + 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.61 (€2.91) | €3.42 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$9 (€5.63) | €3.59 | + 57% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | AU$583 (€368) | €469 | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.60 (€0.38) | €0.25 | + 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$74 (€46) | €49 | - 5% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | AU$31 (€20) | €5.34 | + 267% | |
| TOTAL | + 22% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 15,032 prices entered by 2,325 different people.
Cost of living in Australia is 22% more expensive than in Austria
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