Cost of living in Australia compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 88% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Australia is 88% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$17 (R$ 48) | R$ 28 | + 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$12 (R$ 33) | R$ 26 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$5.88 (R$ 17) | R$ 7 | + 134% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.26 (R$ 3.58) | R$ 3.40 | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.43 (R$ 15) | R$ 7 | + 121% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$4.92 (R$ 14) | R$ 5.48 | + 156% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$8 (R$ 24) | R$ 15 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.27 (R$ 12) | R$ 6 | + 103% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.26 (R$ 9) | R$ 3.91 | + 138% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.71 (R$ 16) | R$ 4.53 | + 260% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$19 (R$ 54) | R$ 40 | + 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$2.90 (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.20 (R$ 6) | R$ 3.28 | + 92% | |
| Housing | + 135% | |||
| Housing in Australia is 135% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$2,551 (R$ 7,282) | R$ 3,140 | + 132% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$2,080 (R$ 5,939) | R$ 1,858 | + 220% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$179 (R$ 512) | R$ 529 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$1,973 (R$ 5,633) | R$ 1,958 | + 188% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,400 (R$ 3,998) | R$ 1,288 | + 210% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$169 (R$ 482) | R$ 356 | + 35% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$57 (R$ 163) | R$ 80 | + 105% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$552 (R$ 1,576) | R$ 1,570 | + 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$199 (R$ 569) | R$ 432 | + 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$12 (R$ 33) | R$ 23 | + 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$31 (R$ 88) | R$ 16 | + 436% | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in Australia is 34% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$99 (R$ 283) | R$ 199 | + 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$72 (R$ 207) | R$ 165 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$152 (R$ 435) | R$ 308 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$154 (R$ 439) | R$ 243 | + 81% | |
| Transportation | + 51% | |||
| Transportation in Australia is 51% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$26,135 (R$ 74,613) | R$ 87,262 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.48 (R$ 4.23) | R$ 4.34 | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$149 (R$ 426) | R$ 214 | + 99% | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Australia is 23% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$9 (R$ 26) | R$ 18 | + 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$16 (R$ 45) | R$ 41 | + 8% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$70 (R$ 200) | R$ 233 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$6 (R$ 18) | R$ 16 | + 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.83 (R$ 14) | R$ 12 | + 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$5.73 (R$ 16) | R$ 15 | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.16 (R$ 9) | R$ 5.47 | + 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.68 (R$ 11) | R$ 3.91 | + 169% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$29 (R$ 82) | R$ 38 | + 116% | |
| Entertainment | + 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Australia is 59% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$54 (R$ 154) | R$ 97 | + 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$36 (R$ 104) | R$ 49 | + 111% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$199 (R$ 569) | R$ 199 | + 186% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$104 (R$ 297) | R$ 172 | + 73% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$16 (R$ 47) | R$ 23 | + 106% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.72 (R$ 13) | R$ 9 | + 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$9 (R$ 26) | R$ 11 | + 136% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$634 (R$ 1,810) | R$ 2,801 | - 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.43 (R$ 1.24) | R$ 1.16 | + 6% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$72 (R$ 204) | R$ 112 | + 82% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$34 (R$ 98) | R$ 10 | + 887% | |
| TOTAL | + 75% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2020.
Exchange rate:
2.855
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 19,329 prices entered by 2,306 different people.
Cost of living in Australia is 75% more expensive than in Brazil
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