- Cost of Living
- Australia
- Austria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Australia compared to Austria
Currency:
| Food | + 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Australia is 6% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$16 (€10) | €13 | - 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | AU$11 (€7) | €8 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$6 (€4.04) | €5.31 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.32 (€0.83) | €1.12 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.77 (€3.65) | €3.65 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$5.13 (€3.25) | €2.55 | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$9 (€5.99) | €7 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.28 (€2.71) | €2.34 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.31 (€2.10) | €1.41 | + 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.16 (€3.26) | €0.95 | + 245% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$20 (€12) | €8 | + 59% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | AU$3.26 (€2.07) | €2.04 | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.30 (€1.46) | €1.40 | + 4% | |
| Housing | + 43% | |||
| Housing in Australia is 43% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | AU$2,814 (€1,781) | €1,335 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | AU$2,158 (€1,366) | €983 | + 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$295 (€187) | €186 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | AU$2,166 (€1,371) | €897 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | AU$1,522 (€964) | €615 | + 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | AU$231 (€146) | €99 | + 48% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | AU$60 (€38) | €19 | + 98% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | AU$682 (€432) | €388 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$205 (€130) | €108 | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$12 (€8) | €7 | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$31 (€19) | €13 | + 47% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Australia is 4% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | AU$107 (€68) | €89 | - 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | AU$74 (€47) | €45 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$147 (€93) | €88 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$155 (€98) | €113 | - 13% | |
| Transportation | + 40% | |||
| Transportation in Australia is 40% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$26,444 (€16,740) | €21,721 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.41 (€0.89) | €1.19 | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$144 (€91) | €46 | + 98% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Australia is 15% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$10 (€6) | €9 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$17 (€11) | €10 | + 11% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | AU$72 (€45) | €85 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | AU$7 (€4.63) | €5.94 | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$5.22 (€3.31) | €3.24 | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$7 (€4.42) | €2.72 | + 62% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.45 (€2.18) | €1.24 | + 76% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.87 (€2.45) | €1.97 | + 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$30 (€19) | €21 | - 11% | |
| Entertainment | + 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Australia is 20% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$55 (€35) | €40 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$36 (€23) | €21 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$223 (€141) | €201 | - 30% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$104 (€66) | €55 | + 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$18 (€11) | €11 | + 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.50 (€2.85) | €3.53 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$9 (€5.48) | €3.72 | + 47% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | AU$616 (€390) | €519 | - 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.70 (€0.45) | €0.20 | + 126% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$80 (€50) | €62 | - 19% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | AU$30 (€19) | €5.40 | + 253% | |
| TOTAL | + 24% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 15,704 prices entered by 2,550 different people.
Cost of living in Australia is 24% more expensive than in Austria
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