Cost of living in Australia compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 105% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Australia is 105% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Australia | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$23 (112元) | 36元 | + 207% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$15 (71元) | 37元 | + 90% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$7 (35元) | 13元 | + 172% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.98 (9元) | 15元 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$7 (36元) | 16元 | + 127% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$6 (30元) | 10元 | + 185% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$9 (44元) | 51元 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.98 (24元) | 16元 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.58 (17元) | 7元 | + 162% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$7 (34元) | 6元 | + 440% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$21 (102元) | 88元 | + 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$3.94 (19元) | 8元 | + 126% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.78 (13元) | 12元 | + 12% | |
| Housing | + 80% | |||
| Housing in Australia is 80% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Australia | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$4,009 (19,225元) | 15,716元 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$2,744 (13,160元) | 7,639元 | + 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$295 (1,416元) | 494元 | + 186% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$2,550 (12,229元) | 6,859元 | + 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,951 (9,356元) | 3,972元 | + 136% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$214 (1,025元) | 335元 | + 206% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$72 (343元) | 102元 | + 235% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$649 (3,111元) | 1,471元 | + 111% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$266 (1,277元) | 571元 | + 124% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$15 (70元) | 38元 | + 86% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$44 (211元) | 47元 | + 349% | |
| Clothes | + 49% | |||
| Clothes in Australia is 49% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Australia | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$125 (598元) | 415元 | + 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$93 (446元) | 280元 | + 59% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$168 (808元) | 574元 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$185 (886元) | 717元 | + 24% | |
| Transportation | + 123% | |||
| Transportation in Australia is 123% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Australia | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$39,491 (189,379元) | 152,522元 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$2.00 (10元) | 8元 | + 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$163 (783元) | 245元 | + 219% | |
| Personal Care | + 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Australia is 44% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Australia | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$9 (42元) | 41元 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$20 (98元) | 45元 | + 118% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$86 (410元) | 111元 | + 270% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$7 (36元) | 47元 | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$6 (29元) | 44元 | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$10 (46元) | 32元 | + 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$4.76 (23元) | 9元 | + 168% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$4.41 (21元) | 12元 | + 76% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$38 (181元) | 79元 | + 129% | |
| Entertainment | + 106% | |||
| Entertainment in Australia is 106% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Australia | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$75 (360元) | 225元 | + 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$46 (222元) | 110元 | + 101% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$338 (1,620元) | 481元 | + 236% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$126 (603元) | 253元 | + 138% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$21 (103元) | 74元 | + 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$5.31 (25元) | 27元 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$12 (59元) | 12元 | + 374% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$882 (4,228元) | 3,708元 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.65 (3.13元) | 1.19元 | + 163% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$84 (405元) | 411元 | - 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$44 (212元) | 25元 | + 732% | |
| TOTAL | + 95% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Australia is 95% more expensive than in China
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