Cost of living in Australia compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Australia is 54% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Australia | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$21 (101元) | 56元 | + 79% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$14 (64元) | 41元 | + 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$6 (30元) | 14元 | + 108% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.78 (8元) | 17元 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$6 (29元) | 20元 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$7 (33元) | 10元 | + 222% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$9 (40元) | 57元 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.50 (21元) | 16元 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.33 (16元) | 7元 | + 136% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.74 (27元) | 6.00元 | + 349% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$20 (93元) | 129元 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$3.83 (18元) | 11元 | + 70% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.84 (13元) | 13元 | + 1% | |
| Housing | + 42% | |||
| Housing in Australia is 42% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Australia | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$2,998 (14,061元) | 13,117元 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$2,241 (10,511元) | 7,964元 | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$241 (1,129元) | 401元 | + 181% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$2,171 (10,180元) | 8,919元 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,620 (7,597元) | 4,611元 | + 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$186 (873元) | 242元 | + 261% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$73 (341元) | 117元 | + 190% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$570 (2,672元) | 1,521元 | + 76% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$273 (1,281元) | 661元 | + 94% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$12 (56元) | 56元 | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$36 (171元) | 54元 | + 218% | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in Australia is 30% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Australia | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$108 (509元) | 491元 | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$81 (380元) | 261元 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$159 (748元) | 609元 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$176 (826元) | 662元 | + 25% | |
| Transportation | + 147% | |||
| Transportation in Australia is 147% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Australia | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$33,118 (155,320元) | 150,872元 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.97 (9元) | 9元 | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$183 (857元) | 197元 | + 336% | |
| Personal Care | + 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Australia is 35% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Australia | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$9 (44元) | 29元 | + 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$21 (100元) | 23元 | + 339% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$75 (350元) | 371元 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$12 (57元) | 37元 | + 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$5.09 (24元) | 23元 | + 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$5.30 (25元) | 33元 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.54 (17元) | 14元 | + 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.44 (16元) | 13元 | + 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$33 (154元) | 63元 | + 145% | |
| Entertainment | + 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Australia is 40% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Australia | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$61 (287元) | 267元 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$39 (181元) | 114元 | + 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$233 (1,095元) | 1,234元 | - 11% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$115 (539元) | 473元 | + 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$20 (93元) | 81元 | + 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$5.20 (24元) | 35元 | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$10 (47元) | 31元 | + 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$731 (3,427元) | 3,289元 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.34 (1.58元) | 0.24元 | + 551% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$77 (360元) | 449元 | - 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$41 (195元) | 29元 | + 570% | |
| TOTAL | + 64% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 05, 2023.
Exchange rate:
4.690
CNY
/
AUD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,555 prices entered by 478 different people.
Cost of living in Australia is 64% more expensive than in China
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