Cost of living in Australia compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Australia is 45% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$17 (78元) | 46元 | + 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$12 (54元) | 34元 | + 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$5.88 (28元) | 16元 | + 77% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.26 (5.88元) | 15元 | - 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.43 (25元) | 14元 | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$4.92 (23元) | 8元 | + 190% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$8 (39元) | 61元 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.27 (20元) | 15元 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.26 (15元) | 5.88元 | + 160% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.71 (27元) | 5.16元 | + 419% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$19 (89元) | 109元 | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$2.90 (14元) | 8元 | + 74% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.20 (10元) | 14元 | - 26% | |
| Housing | + 78% | |||
| Housing in Australia is 78% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$2,551 (11,953元) | 9,288元 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$2,080 (9,748元) | 5,014元 | + 94% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$179 (841元) | 422元 | + 99% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$1,973 (9,245元) | 5,505元 | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,400 (6,562元) | 3,029元 | + 117% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$169 (791元) | 276元 | + 186% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$57 (268元) | 98元 | + 173% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$552 (2,586元) | 2,471元 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$199 (934元) | 563元 | + 66% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$12 (54元) | 40元 | + 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$31 (145元) | 46元 | + 213% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Australia is 20% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$99 (464元) | 468元 | - 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$72 (339元) | 255元 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$152 (713元) | 654元 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$154 (721元) | 642元 | + 12% | |
| Transportation | + 130% | |||
| Transportation in Australia is 130% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$26,135 (122,467元) | 133,798元 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.48 (7元) | 7元 | + 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$149 (698元) | 147元 | + 377% | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Australia is 9% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$9 (43元) | 38元 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$16 (73元) | 43元 | + 70% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$70 (328元) | 347元 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$6 (30元) | 62元 | - 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.83 (23元) | 47元 | - 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$5.73 (27元) | 31元 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.16 (15元) | 9元 | + 71% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.68 (17元) | 12元 | + 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$29 (134元) | 71元 | + 89% | |
| Entertainment | + 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Australia is 52% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$54 (253元) | 179元 | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$36 (170元) | 99元 | + 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$199 (933元) | 1,063元 | - 12% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$104 (488元) | 395元 | + 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$16 (77元) | 68元 | + 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.72 (22元) | 33元 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$9 (42元) | 31元 | + 36% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$634 (2,971元) | 3,258元 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.43 (2.03元) | 0.38元 | + 430% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$72 (335元) | 340元 | - 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$34 (160元) | 22元 | + 636% | |
| TOTAL | + 65% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2020.
Exchange rate:
4.686
CNY
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 9,681 prices entered by 1,401 different people.
Cost of living in Australia is 65% more expensive than in China
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