Cost of living in Australia compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 73% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Australia is 73% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$18 (91元) | 50元 | + 81% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$12 (61元) | 36元 | + 71% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$5.91 (30元) | 15元 | + 90% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.47 (7元) | 14元 | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.51 (27元) | 13元 | + 104% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$4.99 (25元) | 8元 | + 206% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$7 (34元) | 56元 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.55 (23元) | 12元 | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.22 (16元) | 6元 | + 151% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.49 (27元) | 6元 | + 355% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$18 (89元) | 91元 | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$2.93 (15元) | 9元 | + 66% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.49 (12元) | 10元 | + 23% | |
| Housing | + 120% | |||
| Housing in Australia is 120% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$3,170 (15,813元) | 7,221元 | + 119% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$2,151 (10,731元) | 4,585元 | + 134% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$243 (1,214元) | 451元 | + 170% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$1,947 (9,710元) | 6,526元 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,500 (7,484元) | 3,490元 | + 114% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$177 (884元) | 300元 | + 195% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$60 (299元) | 78元 | + 281% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$486 (2,423元) | 1,937元 | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$247 (1,233元) | 630元 | + 96% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$13 (64元) | 46元 | + 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$31 (155元) | 47元 | + 230% | |
| Clothes | + 43% | |||
| Clothes in Australia is 43% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$103 (512元) | 388元 | + 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$68 (339元) | 221元 | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$139 (693元) | 541元 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$142 (710元) | 505元 | + 40% | |
| Transportation | + 134% | |||
| Transportation in Australia is 134% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$27,984 (139,587元) | 142,791元 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.40 (7元) | 6元 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$160 (797元) | 191元 | + 316% | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Australia is 15% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$8 (41元) | 29元 | + 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$19 (94元) | 37元 | + 157% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$69 (345元) | 372元 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$7 (33元) | 28元 | + 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.56 (23元) | 38元 | - 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$6 (31元) | 35元 | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.55 (18元) | 9元 | + 96% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.58 (18元) | 10元 | + 74% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$28 (139元) | 69元 | + 102% | |
| Entertainment | + 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Australia is 59% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$59 (292元) | 184元 | + 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$36 (178元) | 90元 | + 98% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$198 (988元) | 804元 | + 23% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$90 (448元) | 413元 | + 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$17 (86元) | 70元 | + 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.48 (22元) | 33元 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$9 (44元) | 31元 | + 45% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$652 (3,253元) | 3,170元 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.51 (2.54元) | 0.55元 | + 364% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$70 (349元) | 395元 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$35 (175元) | 22元 | + 698% | |
| TOTAL | + 91% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,840 prices entered by 683 different people.
Cost of living in Australia is 91% more expensive than in China
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