Cost of living in Australia compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 133% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Australia is 133% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Australia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$18 (R$ 69) | R$ 29 | + 137% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$13 (R$ 48) | R$ 29 | + 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$7 (R$ 26) | R$ 9 | + 179% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.38 (R$ 5.28) | R$ 4.15 | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.77 (R$ 22) | R$ 10 | + 128% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$5.46 (R$ 21) | R$ 5.77 | + 262% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$8 (R$ 31) | R$ 19 | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.40 (R$ 17) | R$ 7 | + 138% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.09 (R$ 12) | R$ 4.50 | + 162% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.60 (R$ 21) | R$ 5.51 | + 289% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$20 (R$ 75) | R$ 42 | + 80% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$2.85 (R$ 11) | R$ 8 | + 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.53 (R$ 10) | R$ 3.54 | + 173% | |
| Housing | + 197% | |||
| Housing in Australia is 197% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Australia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$2,417 (R$ 9,244) | R$ 3,038 | + 204% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$2,224 (R$ 8,507) | R$ 2,039 | + 317% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$215 (R$ 821) | R$ 578 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$2,040 (R$ 7,804) | R$ 2,272 | + 243% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,534 (R$ 5,866) | R$ 1,481 | + 296% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$163 (R$ 624) | R$ 431 | + 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$58 (R$ 223) | R$ 79 | + 183% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$497 (R$ 1,901) | R$ 1,798 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$191 (R$ 730) | R$ 530 | + 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$13 (R$ 50) | R$ 24 | + 110% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$34 (R$ 128) | R$ 18 | + 611% | |
| Clothes | + 45% | |||
| Clothes in Australia is 45% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Australia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$103 (R$ 394) | R$ 211 | + 87% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$62 (R$ 235) | R$ 191 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$136 (R$ 519) | R$ 343 | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$146 (R$ 557) | R$ 251 | + 122% | |
| Transportation | + 99% | |||
| Transportation in Australia is 99% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Australia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$31,870 (R$ 121,898) | R$ 98,917 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.56 (R$ 5.97) | R$ 6 | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$162 (R$ 620) | R$ 221 | + 180% | |
| Personal Care | + 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Australia is 57% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Australia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$10 (R$ 38) | R$ 18 | + 110% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$15 (R$ 57) | R$ 46 | + 25% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$76 (R$ 290) | R$ 233 | + 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$7 (R$ 26) | R$ 18 | + 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.53 (R$ 17) | R$ 12 | + 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$7 (R$ 25) | R$ 16 | + 60% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.02 (R$ 12) | R$ 5.87 | + 97% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.71 (R$ 14) | R$ 4.73 | + 200% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$32 (R$ 121) | R$ 48 | + 151% | |
| Entertainment | + 104% | |||
| Entertainment in Australia is 104% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Australia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$56 (R$ 213) | R$ 93 | + 129% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$35 (R$ 135) | R$ 54 | + 151% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$270 (R$ 1,031) | R$ 191 | + 440% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$106 (R$ 404) | R$ 183 | + 121% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$17 (R$ 67) | R$ 28 | + 142% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.93 (R$ 19) | R$ 11 | + 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$9 (R$ 33) | R$ 10 | + 227% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$729 (R$ 2,789) | R$ 3,813 | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.49 (R$ 1.86) | R$ 1.26 | + 48% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$69 (R$ 263) | R$ 126 | + 108% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$43 (R$ 163) | R$ 10 | + 1498% | |
| TOTAL | + 121% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2022.
Exchange rate:
3.825
BRL
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AUD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 18,209 prices entered by 2,357 different people.
Cost of living in Australia is 121% more expensive than in Brazil
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