Cost of living in Australia compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 115% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Australia is 115% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Australia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$23 (R$ 87) | R$ 37 | + 131% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$15 (R$ 56) | R$ 36 | + 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$8 (R$ 29) | R$ 12 | + 151% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.95 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.45 | + 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$7 (R$ 28) | R$ 13 | + 112% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$6 (R$ 23) | R$ 8 | + 189% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$10 (R$ 37) | R$ 24 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$5.08 (R$ 19) | R$ 12 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.80 (R$ 14) | R$ 7 | + 97% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$7 (R$ 26) | R$ 6 | + 334% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$22 (R$ 82) | R$ 46 | + 77% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$4.00 (R$ 15) | R$ 10 | + 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.58 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.46 | + 118% | |
| Housing | + 228% | |||
| Housing in Australia is 228% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Australia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$4,067 (R$ 15,303) | R$ 3,975 | + 285% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$2,834 (R$ 10,665) | R$ 2,567 | + 315% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$321 (R$ 1,209) | R$ 755 | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$2,686 (R$ 10,108) | R$ 2,961 | + 241% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,976 (R$ 7,435) | R$ 1,925 | + 286% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$213 (R$ 800) | R$ 551 | + 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$67 (R$ 253) | R$ 96 | + 162% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$645 (R$ 2,426) | R$ 1,815 | + 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$243 (R$ 915) | R$ 633 | + 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$15 (R$ 58) | R$ 29 | + 97% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$42 (R$ 158) | R$ 21 | + 636% | |
| Clothes | + 49% | |||
| Clothes in Australia is 49% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Australia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$123 (R$ 464) | R$ 266 | + 75% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$94 (R$ 352) | R$ 270 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$171 (R$ 643) | R$ 393 | + 64% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$180 (R$ 678) | R$ 317 | + 114% | |
| Transportation | + 87% | |||
| Transportation in Australia is 87% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Australia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$39,948 (R$ 150,312) | R$ 115,742 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.97 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.97 | + 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$147 (R$ 554) | R$ 242 | + 129% | |
| Personal Care | + 64% | |||
| Personal Care in Australia is 64% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Australia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$8 (R$ 32) | R$ 22 | + 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$23 (R$ 87) | R$ 45 | + 90% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$86 (R$ 323) | R$ 279 | + 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$7 (R$ 28) | R$ 24 | + 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$5.40 (R$ 20) | R$ 13 | + 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$9 (R$ 34) | R$ 20 | + 66% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$4.47 (R$ 17) | R$ 7 | + 131% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$4.31 (R$ 16) | R$ 5.72 | + 183% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$38 (R$ 142) | R$ 57 | + 149% | |
| Entertainment | + 150% | |||
| Entertainment in Australia is 150% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Australia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$77 (R$ 288) | R$ 114 | + 153% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$47 (R$ 175) | R$ 59 | + 197% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$257 (R$ 968) | R$ 209 | + 364% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$126 (R$ 475) | R$ 238 | + 100% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$22 (R$ 81) | R$ 32 | + 150% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$5.31 (R$ 20) | R$ 16 | + 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$13 (R$ 48) | R$ 11 | + 324% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$943 (R$ 3,547) | R$ 3,422 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.86 (R$ 3.25) | R$ 1.28 | + 154% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$89 (R$ 334) | R$ 140 | + 138% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$46 (R$ 171) | R$ 12 | + 1315% | |
| TOTAL | + 126% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 13, 2025.
Exchange rate:
3.763
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 18,331 prices entered by 1,944 different people.
Cost of living in Australia is 126% more expensive than in Brazil
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