Cost of living in Australia compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Australia is 46% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Australia | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$18 (81元) | 45元 | + 82% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$13 (56元) | 36元 | + 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$7 (30元) | 16元 | + 88% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.38 (6元) | 15元 | - 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.77 (26元) | 16元 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$5.46 (25元) | 9元 | + 171% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$8 (36元) | 49元 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.40 (20元) | 13元 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.09 (14元) | 5.68元 | + 144% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.60 (25元) | 6元 | + 309% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$20 (89元) | 113元 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$2.85 (13元) | 8元 | + 62% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.53 (11元) | 13元 | - 14% | |
| Housing | + 35% | |||
| Housing in Australia is 35% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Australia | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$2,417 (10,879元) | 13,210元 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$2,224 (10,012元) | 7,580元 | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$215 (966元) | 330元 | + 192% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$2,040 (9,185元) | 6,533元 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,534 (6,904元) | 4,437元 | + 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$163 (734元) | 431元 | + 70% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$58 (263元) | 101元 | + 159% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$497 (2,238元) | 1,837元 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$191 (859元) | 521元 | + 65% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$13 (59元) | 29元 | + 107% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$34 (151元) | 47元 | + 221% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Australia is about the same as in China | ||||
| Australia | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$103 (463元) | 527元 | - 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$62 (277元) | 262元 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$136 (611元) | 655元 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$146 (655元) | 794元 | - 17% | |
| 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$31,870 (143,467元) | 142,424元 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.56 (7元) | 7元 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$162 (730元) | 182元 | + 302% | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Australia is 5% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Australia | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$10 (45元) | 29元 | + 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$15 (67元) | 34元 | + 94% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$76 (342元) | 639元 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$7 (31元) | 21元 | + 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.53 (20元) | 26元 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$7 (30元) | 29元 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.02 (14元) | 11元 | + 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.71 (17元) | 10元 | + 73% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$32 (142元) | 94元 | + 52% | |
| Entertainment | + 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Australia is 48% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Australia | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$56 (251元) | 266元 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$35 (159元) | 105元 | + 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$270 (1,214元) | 759元 | + 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$106 (475元) | 377元 | + 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$17 (78元) | 72元 | + 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.93 (22元) | 31元 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$9 (39元) | 22元 | + 78% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$729 (3,282元) | 3,037元 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.49 (2.19元) | 0.24元 | + 809% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$69 (309元) | 418元 | - 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$43 (192元) | 30元 | + 530% | |
| TOTAL | + 50% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2022.
Exchange rate:
4.502
CNY
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AUD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,297 prices entered by 400 different people.
Cost of living in Australia is 50% more expensive than in China
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