Cost of living in Australia compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 159% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Australia is 159% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$18 (R$ 73) | R$ 28 | + 161% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$12 (R$ 49) | R$ 27 | + 85% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$5.91 (R$ 24) | R$ 8 | + 213% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.47 (R$ 5.90) | R$ 3.81 | + 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.51 (R$ 22) | R$ 8 | + 169% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$4.99 (R$ 20) | R$ 5.51 | + 265% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$7 (R$ 28) | R$ 17 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.55 (R$ 18) | R$ 7 | + 165% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.22 (R$ 13) | R$ 4.41 | + 194% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.49 (R$ 22) | R$ 4.82 | + 359% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$18 (R$ 72) | R$ 38 | + 91% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$2.93 (R$ 12) | R$ 7 | + 61% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.49 (R$ 10) | R$ 3.35 | + 199% | |
| Housing | + 260% | |||
| Housing in Australia is 260% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$3,170 (R$ 12,774) | R$ 3,140 | + 307% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$2,151 (R$ 8,669) | R$ 1,856 | + 367% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$243 (R$ 981) | R$ 488 | + 101% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$1,947 (R$ 7,844) | R$ 2,114 | + 271% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,500 (R$ 6,046) | R$ 1,310 | + 361% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$177 (R$ 714) | R$ 341 | + 110% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$60 (R$ 242) | R$ 78 | + 209% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$486 (R$ 1,957) | R$ 1,630 | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$247 (R$ 996) | R$ 465 | + 114% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$13 (R$ 52) | R$ 23 | + 127% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$31 (R$ 125) | R$ 17 | + 634% | |
| Clothes | + 63% | |||
| Clothes in Australia is 63% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$103 (R$ 413) | R$ 212 | + 95% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$68 (R$ 274) | R$ 192 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$139 (R$ 560) | R$ 323 | + 73% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$142 (R$ 574) | R$ 246 | + 133% | |
| Transportation | + 118% | |||
| Transportation in Australia is 118% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$27,984 (R$ 112,765) | R$ 89,066 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.40 (R$ 5.62) | R$ 4.39 | + 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$160 (R$ 644) | R$ 217 | + 197% | |
| Personal Care | + 82% | |||
| Personal Care in Australia is 82% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$8 (R$ 33) | R$ 17 | + 100% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$19 (R$ 76) | R$ 39 | + 94% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$69 (R$ 279) | R$ 219 | + 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$7 (R$ 27) | R$ 15 | + 75% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.56 (R$ 18) | R$ 11 | + 66% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$6 (R$ 25) | R$ 15 | + 62% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.55 (R$ 14) | R$ 5.79 | + 147% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.58 (R$ 14) | R$ 3.99 | + 262% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$28 (R$ 113) | R$ 42 | + 166% | |
| Entertainment | + 111% | |||
| Entertainment in Australia is 111% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$59 (R$ 236) | R$ 96 | + 147% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$36 (R$ 144) | R$ 53 | + 172% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$198 (R$ 798) | R$ 226 | + 253% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$90 (R$ 362) | R$ 188 | + 92% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$17 (R$ 69) | R$ 25 | + 175% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.48 (R$ 18) | R$ 11 | + 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$9 (R$ 36) | R$ 10 | + 251% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$652 (R$ 2,628) | R$ 3,464 | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.51 (R$ 2.05) | R$ 1.24 | + 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$70 (R$ 282) | R$ 118 | + 139% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$35 (R$ 141) | R$ 11 | + 1245% | |
| TOTAL | + 151% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2021.
Exchange rate:
4.030
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 18,855 prices entered by 1,989 different people.
Cost of living in Australia is 151% more expensive than in Brazil
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