- 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$17 (€11) | €13 | - 18% | |
| 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 (€3.97) | €4.91 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.31 (€0.84) | €1.10 | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.77 (€3.70) | €3.90 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$5.08 (€3.26) | €2.73 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$9 (€5.83) | €7 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.23 (€2.72) | €2.30 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.40 (€2.18) | €1.51 | + 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.30 (€3.40) | €0.98 | + 248% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$20 (€13) | €8 | + 62% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | AU$3.28 (€2.11) | €1.97 | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.28 (€1.46) | €1.35 | + 8% | |
| Housing | + 45% | |||
| Housing in Australia is 45% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | AU$2,654 (€1,704) | €1,332 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | AU$2,068 (€1,327) | €974 | + 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$303 (€194) | €171 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | AU$2,036 (€1,307) | €822 | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | AU$1,451 (€931) | €591 | + 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | AU$264 (€169) | €106 | + 60% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | AU$60 (€39) | €19 | + 98% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | AU$584 (€375) | €340 | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$189 (€121) | €94 | + 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$13 (€8) | €7 | + 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$30 (€19) | €12 | + 59% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Australia is 5% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | AU$106 (€68) | €86 | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | AU$74 (€47) | €39 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$146 (€94) | €86 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$154 (€99) | €118 | - 16% | |
| Transportation | + 38% | |||
| Transportation in Australia is 38% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$26,836 (€17,226) | €22,114 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.46 (€0.94) | €1.22 | - 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$138 (€89) | €46 | + 92% | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Australia is 19% 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 | + 10% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | AU$71 (€46) | €85 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | AU$8 (€4.84) | €5.94 | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$5.18 (€3.33) | €2.65 | + 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$7 (€4.43) | €2.64 | + 68% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.25 (€2.08) | €1.47 | + 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.82 (€2.45) | €2.14 | + 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$29 (€19) | €20 | - 8% | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Australia is 24% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$55 (€35) | €36 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$36 (€23) | €21 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$205 (€131) | €219 | - 40% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$105 (€67) | €54 | + 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$18 (€12) | €9 | + 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.63 (€2.97) | €3.37 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$9 (€5.67) | €3.73 | + 52% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | AU$602 (€386) | €469 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.57 (€0.36) | €0.25 | + 48% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$77 (€49) | €36 | + 37% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | AU$31 (€20) | €5.38 | + 275% | |
| TOTAL | + 26% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.642
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 15,468 prices entered by 2,488 different people.
Cost of living in Australia is 26% more expensive than in Austria
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