Cost of living in Australia compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 108% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Australia is 108% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$18 (Taka 1,211) | Taka 230 | + 427% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$12 (Taka 808) | Taka 376 | + 115% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$5.98 (Taka 394) | Taka 184 | + 115% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.50 (Taka 99) | Taka 80 | + 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.61 (Taka 370) | Taka 105 | + 254% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$4.91 (Taka 323) | Taka 54 | + 502% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$7 (Taka 452) | Taka 526 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.71 (Taka 310) | Taka 159 | + 95% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.18 (Taka 210) | Taka 28 | + 646% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.33 (Taka 351) | Taka 442 | - 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$18 (Taka 1,183) | Taka 1,478 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$2.91 (Taka 192) | Taka 102 | + 88% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.61 (Taka 172) | Taka 45 | + 281% | |
| Housing | + 224% | |||
| Housing in Australia is 224% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$3,133 (Taka 206,500) | Taka 64,159 | + 222% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$2,144 (Taka 141,346) | Taka 34,477 | + 310% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$207 (Taka 13,618) | Taka 4,050 | + 236% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$1,996 (Taka 131,561) | Taka 39,073 | + 237% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,494 (Taka 98,490) | Taka 22,885 | + 330% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$178 (Taka 11,702) | Taka 4,140 | + 183% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$57 (Taka 3,739) | Taka 1,099 | + 240% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$467 (Taka 30,794) | Taka 37,254 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$237 (Taka 15,632) | Taka 15,000 | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$12 (Taka 803) | Taka 411 | + 95% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$31 (Taka 2,065) | Taka 621 | + 233% | |
| Clothes | + 112% | |||
| Clothes in Australia is 112% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$100 (Taka 6,562) | Taka 1,987 | + 230% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$65 (Taka 4,260) | Taka 2,314 | + 84% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$137 (Taka 9,013) | Taka 4,295 | + 110% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$140 (Taka 9,231) | Taka 4,454 | + 107% | |
| Transportation | + 120% | |||
| Transportation in Australia is 120% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$28,183 (Taka 1,857,809) | Taka 3,080,790 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.37 (Taka 90) | Taka 94 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$159 (Taka 10,464) | Taka 1,477 | + 609% | |
| Personal Care | + 115% | |||
| Personal Care in Australia is 115% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$8 (Taka 557) | Taka 129 | + 332% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$15 (Taka 1,016) | Taka 491 | + 107% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$69 (Taka 4,520) | Taka 1,039 | + 335% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$6 (Taka 415) | Taka 405 | + 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.83 (Taka 318) | Taka 230 | + 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$6 (Taka 420) | Taka 411 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.24 (Taka 214) | Taka 82 | + 161% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.72 (Taka 245) | Taka 100 | + 146% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$28 (Taka 1,876) | Taka 240 | + 682% | |
| Entertainment | + 102% | |||
| Entertainment in Australia is 102% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$57 (Taka 3,785) | Taka 1,281 | + 196% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$36 (Taka 2,374) | Taka 958 | + 148% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$219 (Taka 14,425) | Taka 2,373 | + 508% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$89 (Taka 5,881) | Taka 2,103 | + 180% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$17 (Taka 1,136) | Taka 1,179 | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.51 (Taka 297) | Taka 284 | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$9 (Taka 587) | Taka 650 | - 10% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$649 (Taka 42,787) | Taka 35,756 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.51 (Taka 34) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$69 (Taka 4,551) | Taka 1,420 | + 221% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$36 (Taka 2,399) | Taka 259 | + 827% | |
| TOTAL | + 141% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2021.
Exchange rate:
65.919
BDT
/
AUD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,957 prices entered by 627 different people.
Cost of living in Australia is 141% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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