Cost of living in Australia compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 74% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Australia is 74% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Australia | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$23 (110元) | 47元 | + 134% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$15 (69元) | 40元 | + 73% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$7 (35元) | 15元 | + 135% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$2.04 (10元) | 16元 | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$7 (34元) | 18元 | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$7 (31元) | 11元 | + 190% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$10 (47元) | 63元 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$5.24 (25元) | 15元 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.75 (18元) | 7元 | + 160% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$6 (29元) | 6元 | + 357% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$22 (102元) | 122元 | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$3.78 (18元) | 9元 | + 100% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$3.08 (14元) | 15元 | - 5% | |
| Housing | + 84% | |||
| Housing in Australia is 84% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Australia | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$3,696 (17,369元) | 12,392元 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$2,631 (12,361元) | 7,281元 | + 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$238 (1,116元) | 528元 | + 111% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$2,459 (11,555元) | 7,066元 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,911 (8,978元) | 4,426元 | + 103% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$170 (798元) | 328元 | + 143% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$78 (367元) | 108元 | + 241% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$684 (3,215元) | 1,383元 | + 133% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$291 (1,368元) | 594元 | + 130% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$16 (75元) | 39元 | + 94% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$41 (191元) | 47元 | + 309% | |
| Clothes | + 46% | |||
| Clothes in Australia is 46% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Australia | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$135 (636元) | 509元 | + 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$90 (421元) | 253元 | + 67% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$189 (887元) | 617元 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$224 (1,050元) | 807元 | + 30% | |
| Transportation | + 129% | |||
| Transportation in Australia is 129% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Australia | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$36,804 (172,940元) | 155,362元 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.99 (9元) | 9元 | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$165 (777元) | 218元 | + 256% | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Australia is 17% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Australia | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$8 (38元) | 42元 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$24 (111元) | 27元 | + 304% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$89 (418元) | 391元 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$11 (51元) | 46元 | + 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$5.55 (26元) | 44元 | - 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$7 (35元) | 37元 | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$4.39 (21元) | 11元 | + 79% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$4.95 (23元) | 14元 | + 68% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$35 (164元) | 83元 | + 98% | |
| Entertainment | + 103% | |||
| Entertainment in Australia is 103% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Australia | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$66 (311元) | 227元 | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$45 (210元) | 107元 | + 97% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$374 (1,759元) | 1,450元 | + 21% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$133 (623元) | 418元 | + 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$21 (97元) | 76元 | + 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$5.46 (26元) | 31元 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$11 (52元) | 21元 | + 145% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$942 (4,427元) | 3,215元 | + 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.65 (3.05元) | 0.26元 | + 1065% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$78 (366元) | 384元 | - 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$42 (196元) | 23元 | + 735% | |
| TOTAL | + 88% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
4.699
CNY
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,192 prices entered by 522 different people.
Cost of living in Australia is 88% more expensive than in China
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