- Cost of Living
- Australia
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Australia compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 91% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Australia is 91% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$17 (R$ 46) | R$ 29 | + 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | AU$11 (R$ 31) | R$ 26 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$6 (R$ 17) | R$ 7 | + 161% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.30 (R$ 3.63) | R$ 3.27 | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.72 (R$ 16) | R$ 7 | + 131% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$5.08 (R$ 14) | R$ 4.81 | + 196% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$9 (R$ 25) | R$ 15 | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.22 (R$ 12) | R$ 5.65 | + 109% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.38 (R$ 9) | R$ 3.28 | + 188% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.32 (R$ 15) | R$ 4.54 | + 228% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$20 (R$ 55) | R$ 40 | + 35% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | AU$3.27 (R$ 9) | R$ 6 | + 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.25 (R$ 6) | R$ 3.24 | + 94% | |
| Housing | + 132% | |||
| Housing in Australia is 132% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | AU$2,642 (R$ 7,394) | R$ 3,149 | + 135% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | AU$2,026 (R$ 5,669) | R$ 1,958 | + 189% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$286 (R$ 800) | R$ 584 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | AU$1,979 (R$ 5,538) | R$ 2,165 | + 156% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | AU$1,407 (R$ 3,937) | R$ 1,367 | + 188% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | AU$265 (R$ 741) | R$ 421 | + 76% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | AU$59 (R$ 166) | R$ 83 | + 100% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | AU$560 (R$ 1,568) | R$ 1,730 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$189 (R$ 528) | R$ 425 | + 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$12 (R$ 35) | R$ 21 | + 67% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$29 (R$ 81) | R$ 17 | + 380% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Australia is 21% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | AU$104 (R$ 290) | R$ 205 | + 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | AU$72 (R$ 200) | R$ 181 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$144 (R$ 403) | R$ 332 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$150 (R$ 419) | R$ 256 | + 64% | |
| Transportation | + 46% | |||
| Transportation in Australia is 46% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$26,865 (R$ 75,182) | R$ 87,319 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.47 (R$ 4.10) | R$ 4.33 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$139 (R$ 390) | R$ 203 | + 92% | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Australia is 20% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$10 (R$ 29) | R$ 16 | + 78% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$16 (R$ 45) | R$ 47 | - 5% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | AU$70 (R$ 195) | R$ 235 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | AU$7 (R$ 21) | R$ 18 | + 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$5.18 (R$ 14) | R$ 12 | + 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$7 (R$ 19) | R$ 15 | + 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.27 (R$ 9) | R$ 6 | + 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.82 (R$ 11) | R$ 4.08 | + 162% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$29 (R$ 81) | R$ 40 | + 105% | |
| Entertainment | + 63% | |||
| Entertainment in Australia is 63% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$54 (R$ 151) | R$ 95 | + 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$36 (R$ 100) | R$ 51 | + 96% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$202 (R$ 566) | R$ 179 | + 216% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$102 (R$ 285) | R$ 179 | + 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$18 (R$ 50) | R$ 24 | + 114% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.61 (R$ 13) | R$ 9 | + 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$9 (R$ 25) | R$ 11 | + 128% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | AU$583 (R$ 1,632) | R$ 2,723 | - 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.58 (R$ 1.62) | R$ 1.18 | + 38% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$74 (R$ 206) | R$ 116 | + 78% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | AU$31 (R$ 88) | R$ 10 | + 801% | |
| TOTAL | + 75% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
2.798
BRL
/
AUD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 38,718 prices entered by 4,623 different people.
Cost of living in Australia is 75% more expensive than in Brazil
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Albania is 21% cheaper than in Brazil
- Cost of living in Angola is 84% more expensive than in Brazil
- Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 23% more expensive than in Brazil
- Cost of living in Andorra is 36% more expensive than in Brazil
- Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 80% more expensive than in Brazil
- Cost of living in Argentina is 34% cheaper than in Brazil
- Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 141% more expensive than in Brazil
- Cost of living in Armenia is 36% cheaper than in Brazil