Cost of living in Australia compared to Brazil
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| Food | + 100% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Australia is 100% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Australia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$21 (R$ 77) | R$ 35 | + 122% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$14 (R$ 49) | R$ 33 | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$6 (R$ 23) | R$ 11 | + 100% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.78 (R$ 6) | R$ 5.73 | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$6 (R$ 22) | R$ 12 | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$7 (R$ 25) | R$ 8 | + 226% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$9 (R$ 31) | R$ 25 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.50 (R$ 16) | R$ 9 | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.33 (R$ 12) | R$ 5.80 | + 105% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.74 (R$ 20) | R$ 5.92 | + 246% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$20 (R$ 71) | R$ 44 | + 61% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$3.83 (R$ 14) | R$ 9 | + 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.84 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.62 | + 120% | |
| Housing | + 172% | |||
| Housing in Australia is 172% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Australia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$2,998 (R$ 10,691) | R$ 3,562 | + 200% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$2,241 (R$ 7,993) | R$ 2,482 | + 222% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$241 (R$ 858) | R$ 645 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$2,171 (R$ 7,740) | R$ 2,669 | + 190% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,620 (R$ 5,777) | R$ 1,724 | + 235% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$186 (R$ 664) | R$ 600 | + 11% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$73 (R$ 259) | R$ 89 | + 192% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$570 (R$ 2,031) | R$ 2,002 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$273 (R$ 974) | R$ 642 | + 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$12 (R$ 43) | R$ 28 | + 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$36 (R$ 130) | R$ 20 | + 541% | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in Australia is 34% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Australia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$108 (R$ 387) | R$ 255 | + 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$81 (R$ 289) | R$ 244 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$159 (R$ 569) | R$ 389 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$176 (R$ 628) | R$ 293 | + 115% | |
| Transportation | + 107% | |||
| Transportation in Australia is 107% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Australia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$33,118 (R$ 118,102) | R$ 109,371 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.97 (R$ 7) | R$ 6 | + 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$183 (R$ 651) | R$ 227 | + 188% | |
| Personal Care | + 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Australia is 46% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Australia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$9 (R$ 34) | R$ 21 | + 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$21 (R$ 76) | R$ 48 | + 58% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$75 (R$ 266) | R$ 264 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$12 (R$ 43) | R$ 20 | + 112% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$5.09 (R$ 18) | R$ 13 | + 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$5.30 (R$ 19) | R$ 18 | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.54 (R$ 13) | R$ 7 | + 83% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.44 (R$ 12) | R$ 4.75 | + 159% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$33 (R$ 117) | R$ 53 | + 120% | |
| Entertainment | + 69% | |||
| Entertainment in Australia is 69% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Australia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$61 (R$ 218) | R$ 112 | + 95% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$39 (R$ 138) | R$ 63 | + 118% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$233 (R$ 833) | R$ 206 | + 304% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$115 (R$ 410) | R$ 196 | + 109% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$20 (R$ 70) | R$ 29 | + 144% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$5.20 (R$ 19) | R$ 12 | + 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$10 (R$ 36) | R$ 11 | + 231% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$731 (R$ 2,605) | R$ 4,267 | - 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.34 (R$ 1.20) | R$ 1.30 | - 7% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$77 (R$ 274) | R$ 129 | + 113% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$41 (R$ 148) | R$ 11 | + 1251% | |
| TOTAL | + 104% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 05, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 20,399 prices entered by 2,061 different people.
Cost of living in Australia is 104% more expensive than in Brazil
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