Cost of living in Australia compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 80% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Australia is 80% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$17 (Taka 978) | Taka 263 | + 272% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$12 (Taka 676) | Taka 344 | + 96% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$6.00 (Taka 346) | Taka 162 | + 113% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.29 (Taka 75) | Taka 74 | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.50 (Taka 317) | Taka 112 | + 183% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$4.68 (Taka 270) | Taka 50 | + 445% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$8 (Taka 471) | Taka 581 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.27 (Taka 246) | Taka 172 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.22 (Taka 185) | Taka 26 | + 607% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.86 (Taka 338) | Taka 391 | - 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$19 (Taka 1,096) | Taka 1,738 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$2.92 (Taka 168) | Taka 103 | + 63% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.23 (Taka 128) | Taka 41 | + 212% | |
| Housing | + 168% | |||
| Housing in Australia is 168% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$2,552 (Taka 147,064) | Taka 59,451 | + 147% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$1,881 (Taka 108,406) | Taka 33,978 | + 219% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$206 (Taka 11,880) | Taka 4,046 | + 194% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$1,989 (Taka 114,612) | Taka 35,113 | + 226% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,371 (Taka 79,000) | Taka 15,590 | + 407% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$162 (Taka 9,338) | Taka 3,803 | + 146% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$58 (Taka 3,356) | Taka 1,167 | + 188% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$541 (Taka 31,161) | Taka 35,909 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$213 (Taka 12,285) | Taka 13,069 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$13 (Taka 721) | Taka 431 | + 67% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$31 (Taka 1,767) | Taka 852 | + 107% | |
| Clothes | + 131% | |||
| Clothes in Australia is 131% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$102 (Taka 5,886) | Taka 1,746 | + 237% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$71 (Taka 4,113) | Taka 1,826 | + 125% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$151 (Taka 8,706) | Taka 5,220 | + 67% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$154 (Taka 8,887) | Taka 4,121 | + 116% | |
| Transportation | + 59% | |||
| Transportation in Australia is 59% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$26,945 (Taka 1,552,660) | Taka 2,554,870 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.50 (Taka 86) | Taka 96 | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$148 (Taka 8,531) | Taka 2,898 | + 194% | |
| Personal Care | + 106% | |||
| Personal Care in Australia is 106% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$9 (Taka 521) | Taka 133 | + 292% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$16 (Taka 948) | Taka 498 | + 90% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$68 (Taka 3,934) | Taka 1,000 | + 293% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$7 (Taka 385) | Taka 400 | - 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.98 (Taka 287) | Taka 164 | + 75% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$5.77 (Taka 332) | Taka 356 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.40 (Taka 196) | Taka 84 | + 134% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.17 (Taka 182) | Taka 141 | + 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$27 (Taka 1,562) | Taka 167 | + 837% | |
| Entertainment | + 142% | |||
| Entertainment in Australia is 142% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$54 (Taka 3,134) | Taka 1,289 | + 143% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$35 (Taka 2,035) | Taka 888 | + 129% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$228 (Taka 13,165) | Taka 2,301 | + 472% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$110 (Taka 6,321) | Taka 1,790 | + 253% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$17 (Taka 977) | Taka 817 | + 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.66 (Taka 269) | Taka 304 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$10 (Taka 548) | Taka 536 | + 2% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$652 (Taka 37,563) | Taka 35,756 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.37 (Taka 22) | Taka 1.67 | + 1195% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$69 (Taka 4,001) | Taka 1,882 | + 113% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$34 (Taka 1,972) | Taka 272 | + 624% | |
| TOTAL | + 106% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 6,709 prices entered by 1,007 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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BDT
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Cost of living in Australia is 106% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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