- Cost of Living
- Australia
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Australia compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Australia is 59% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$17 (82元) | 53元 | + 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | AU$11 (55元) | 34元 | + 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$6 (30元) | 15元 | + 104% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.30 (6元) | 15元 | - 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.74 (29元) | 16元 | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$5.08 (25元) | 8元 | + 212% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$9 (45元) | 59元 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.22 (21元) | 14元 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.37 (17元) | 6元 | + 157% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.32 (26元) | 5.69元 | + 365% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$20 (98元) | 113元 | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | AU$3.27 (16元) | 8元 | + 111% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.27 (11元) | 12元 | - 9% | |
| Housing | + 93% | |||
| Housing in Australia is 93% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | AU$2,645 (13,119元) | 9,825元 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | AU$2,023 (10,034元) | 4,456元 | + 125% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$284 (1,409元) | 445元 | + 216% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | AU$1,986 (9,851元) | 5,568元 | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | AU$1,408 (6,983元) | 3,549元 | + 97% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | AU$265 (1,317元) | 307元 | + 329% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | AU$59 (294元) | 84元 | + 249% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | AU$560 (2,779元) | 2,135元 | + 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$189 (938元) | 678元 | + 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$13 (62元) | 39元 | + 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$29 (143元) | 39元 | + 270% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Australia is 18% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | AU$104 (514元) | 573元 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | AU$71 (354元) | 260元 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$144 (713元) | 614元 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$149 (740元) | 685元 | + 8% | |
| Transportation | + 122% | |||
| Transportation in Australia is 122% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$26,851 (133,204元) | 143,359元 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.47 (7元) | 7元 | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$139 (691元) | 152元 | + 353% | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Australia is 18% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$10 (52元) | 26元 | + 101% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$16 (79元) | 31元 | + 151% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | AU$70 (346元) | 364元 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | AU$7 (37元) | 29元 | + 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$5.18 (26元) | 35元 | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$7 (34元) | 37元 | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.27 (16元) | 10元 | + 69% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.82 (19元) | 13元 | + 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$29 (144元) | 60元 | + 140% | |
| Entertainment | + 65% | |||
| Entertainment in Australia is 65% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$54 (268元) | 155元 | + 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$36 (177元) | 87元 | + 104% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$202 (1,004元) | 797元 | + 26% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$102 (505元) | 379元 | + 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$18 (89元) | 60元 | + 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.61 (23元) | 34元 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$9 (44元) | 33元 | + 31% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | AU$583 (2,893元) | 3,290元 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.58 (2.87元) | 1.00元 | + 186% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$73 (364元) | 302元 | + 21% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | AU$31 (155元) | 20元 | + 674% | |
| TOTAL | + 77% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
4.961
CNY
/
AUD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 18,544 prices entered by 2,737 different people.
Cost of living in Australia is 77% more expensive than in China
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