Cost of living in Australia compared to Austria
Currency:
| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Australia is 8% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| Australia | Austria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$20 (€13) | €15 | - 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$13 (€8) | €9 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$6 (€4.07) | €5.53 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.60 (€1.06) | €1.22 | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.79 (€3.82) | €4.22 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$6 (€4.16) | €3.03 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$7 (€4.92) | €5.57 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.19 (€2.77) | €2.20 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.19 (€2.10) | €1.72 | + 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$6 (€4.08) | €1.02 | + 299% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$18 (€12) | €6 | + 88% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$3.08 (€2.03) | €2.14 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.65 (€1.75) | €1.70 | + 3% | |
| Housing | + 15% | |||
| Housing in Australia is 15% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| Australia | Austria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$3,000 (€1,979) | €1,796 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$2,081 (€1,372) | €1,332 | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$243 (€160) | €486 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$1,932 (€1,274) | €882 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,523 (€1,005) | €686 | + 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$167 (€110) | €108 | + 3% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$74 (€49) | €32 | + 51% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$500 (€330) | €400 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$205 (€135) | €113 | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$13 (€8) | €13 | - 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$38 (€25) | €13 | + 95% | |
| Clothes | + 0% | |||
| Clothes in Australia is about the same as in Austria | ||||
| Australia | Austria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$111 (€73) | €96 | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$66 (€44) | €34 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$148 (€97) | €95 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$165 (€109) | €128 | - 15% | |
| Transportation | + 53% | |||
| Transportation in Australia is 53% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| Australia | Austria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$31,266 (€20,621) | €23,527 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.94 (€1.28) | €1.70 | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$156 (€103) | €47 | + 118% | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Australia is 26% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Australia | Austria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$9 (€6) | €8 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$15 (€10) | €9 | + 11% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$76 (€50) | €118 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$7 (€4.71) | €5.49 | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.36 (€2.87) | €3.50 | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$4.96 (€3.27) | €2.52 | + 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$2.88 (€1.90) | €1.74 | + 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.23 (€2.13) | €2.20 | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$37 (€24) | €28 | - 13% | |
| Entertainment | + 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Australia is 36% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| Australia | Austria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$60 (€39) | €43 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$41 (€27) | €22 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$241 (€159) | €182 | - 13% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$106 (€70) | €60 | + 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$19 (€12) | €10 | + 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.85 (€3.20) | €3.57 | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$10 (€7) | €4.00 | + 63% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$736 (€485) | €507 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.25 (€0.16) | €0.08 | + 106% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$76 (€50) | €30 | + 66% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$40 (€27) | €5.72 | + 366% | |
| TOTAL | + 22% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 28, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Australia is 22% more expensive than in Austria
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