Cost of living in Australia compared to Austria
Currency:
| Food | + 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Australia is about the same as in Austria | ||||
| Australia | Austria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$23 (€14) | €16 | - 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$15 (€9) | €11 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$7 (€4.47) | €5.37 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$2.03 (€1.25) | €1.39 | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$8 (€4.69) | €4.68 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$6 (€3.84) | €3.81 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$10 (€5.90) | €7 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$5.19 (€3.20) | €2.29 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.75 (€2.31) | €2.37 | - 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$7 (€4.52) | €1.16 | + 290% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$21 (€13) | €7 | + 75% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$3.90 (€2.41) | €3.17 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$3.17 (€1.96) | €2.73 | - 28% | |
| Housing | + 54% | |||
| Housing in Australia is 54% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| Australia | Austria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$4,485 (€2,765) | €1,642 | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$3,020 (€1,862) | €1,133 | + 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$297 (€183) | €229 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$2,739 (€1,689) | €970 | + 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$2,043 (€1,260) | €682 | + 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$198 (€122) | €112 | + 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$73 (€45) | €29 | + 56% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$649 (€400) | €482 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$266 (€164) | €114 | + 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$15 (€9) | €13 | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$42 (€26) | €19 | + 37% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Australia is 7% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Australia | Austria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$124 (€76) | €97 | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$93 (€57) | €46 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$168 (€104) | €134 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$185 (€114) | €212 | - 46% | |
| Transportation | + 65% | |||
| Transportation in Australia is 65% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| Australia | Austria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$39,236 (€24,193) | €26,453 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.99 (€1.23) | €1.70 | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$174 (€107) | €46 | + 135% | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Australia is 20% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Australia | Austria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$8 (€5.23) | €15 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$23 (€14) | €13 | + 10% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$86 (€53) | €122 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$7 (€4.60) | €5.00 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$6 (€3.77) | €3.29 | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$10 (€5.89) | €3.78 | + 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$4.60 (€2.84) | €1.91 | + 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$4.36 (€2.69) | €2.63 | + 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$38 (€23) | €23 | + 2% | |
| Entertainment | + 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Australia is 49% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| Australia | Austria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$75 (€46) | €42 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$46 (€28) | €22 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$297 (€183) | €270 | - 32% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$129 (€80) | €63 | + 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$21 (€13) | €12 | + 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$5.21 (€3.21) | €3.75 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$12 (€7) | €5.33 | + 35% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$891 (€549) | €689 | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.65 (€0.40) | €0.10 | + 310% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$89 (€55) | €39 | + 42% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$45 (€28) | €6 | + 345% | |
| TOTAL | + 36% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 12, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Australia is 36% more expensive than in Austria
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