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Cost of living in Australia compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 75% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Australia is 75% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$17 (Taka 1,008) | Taka 303 | + 233% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | AU$11 (Taka 688) | Taka 420 | + 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$5.86 (Taka 354) | Taka 237 | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.27 (Taka 77) | Taka 76 | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.60 (Taka 339) | Taka 106 | + 220% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$4.99 (Taka 302) | Taka 59 | + 411% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$9 (Taka 515) | Taka 355 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.21 (Taka 255) | Taka 154 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.35 (Taka 202) | Taka 25 | + 699% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.31 (Taka 321) | Taka 393 | - 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$19 (Taka 1,173) | Taka 1,924 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | AU$3.10 (Taka 188) | Taka 102 | + 83% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.15 (Taka 130) | Taka 50 | + 160% | |
| Housing | + 213% | |||
| Housing in Australia is 213% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | AU$2,603 (Taka 157,413) | Taka 39,704 | + 296% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | AU$2,053 (Taka 124,187) | Taka 34,418 | + 261% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$233 (Taka 14,075) | Taka 3,564 | + 295% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | AU$2,019 (Taka 122,093) | Taka 40,144 | + 204% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | AU$1,441 (Taka 87,172) | Taka 22,336 | + 290% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | AU$163 (Taka 9,829) | Taka 3,597 | + 173% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | AU$59 (Taka 3,551) | Taka 1,468 | + 142% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | AU$568 (Taka 34,371) | Taka 40,792 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$195 (Taka 11,819) | Taka 12,653 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$11 (Taka 695) | Taka 317 | + 119% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$30 (Taka 1,791) | Taka 563 | + 218% | |
| Clothes | + 121% | |||
| Clothes in Australia is 121% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | AU$102 (Taka 6,171) | Taka 2,187 | + 182% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | AU$76 (Taka 4,587) | Taka 2,145 | + 114% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$148 (Taka 8,938) | Taka 4,980 | + 79% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$149 (Taka 9,021) | Taka 3,868 | + 133% | |
| Transportation | + 63% | |||
| Transportation in Australia is 63% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$26,965 (Taka 1,630,928) | Taka 2,393,140 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.48 (Taka 90) | Taka 87 | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$141 (Taka 8,507) | Taka 3,138 | + 171% | |
| Personal Care | + 84% | |||
| Personal Care in Australia is 84% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$12 (Taka 734) | Taka 272 | + 170% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$19 (Taka 1,139) | Taka 579 | + 97% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | AU$73 (Taka 4,396) | Taka 1,088 | + 304% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | AU$8 (Taka 456) | Taka 319 | + 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$5.22 (Taka 315) | Taka 319 | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$7 (Taka 407) | Taka 385 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.03 (Taka 183) | Taka 92 | + 99% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.72 (Taka 225) | Taka 117 | + 92% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$28 (Taka 1,697) | Taka 270 | + 528% | |
| Entertainment | + 132% | |||
| Entertainment in Australia is 132% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$56 (Taka 3,364) | Taka 1,216 | + 177% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$35 (Taka 2,144) | Taka 736 | + 191% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$214 (Taka 12,962) | Taka 2,511 | + 416% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$107 (Taka 6,445) | Taka 2,227 | + 189% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$18 (Taka 1,080) | Taka 1,143 | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.55 (Taka 275) | Taka 322 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$9 (Taka 529) | Taka 420 | + 26% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | AU$593 (Taka 35,881) | Taka 35,756 | + 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.62 (Taka 37) | Taka 13 | + 191% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$71 (Taka 4,313) | Taka 1,592 | + 171% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | AU$32 (Taka 1,929) | Taka 224 | + 761% | |
| TOTAL | + 110% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2019.
Exchange rate:
60.483
BDT
/
AUD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 13,799 prices entered by 2,168 different people.
Cost of living in Australia is 110% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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