Cost of living in Australia compared to Germany
Currency:
| Food | + 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Australia is 22% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$18 (€12) | €12 | - 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$12 (€8) | €8 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$5.97 (€3.86) | €3.62 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.48 (€0.96) | €0.96 | - 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.42 (€3.50) | €2.94 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$4.99 (€3.22) | €2.63 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$7 (€4.34) | €5.60 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.61 (€2.97) | €2.48 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.20 (€2.07) | €1.51 | + 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.52 (€3.56) | €0.98 | + 264% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$18 (€12) | €7 | + 69% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$2.91 (€1.88) | €1.79 | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.47 (€1.60) | €1.16 | + 37% | |
| Housing | + 32% | |||
| Housing in Australia is 32% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$3,144 (€2,030) | €1,431 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$2,161 (€1,395) | €1,217 | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$291 (€188) | €165 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$1,971 (€1,272) | €980 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,506 (€972) | €694 | + 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$177 (€115) | €113 | + 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$58 (€37) | €25 | + 48% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$494 (€319) | €359 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$245 (€158) | €97 | + 63% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$13 (€8) | €5.62 | + 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$31 (€20) | €15 | + 35% | |
| Clothes | + 0% | |||
| Clothes in Australia is about the same as in Germany | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$101 (€65) | €78 | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$66 (€43) | €37 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$137 (€88) | €86 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$140 (€90) | €113 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | + 18% | |||
| Transportation in Australia is 18% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$28,179 (€18,192) | €23,534 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.36 (€0.88) | €1.29 | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$159 (€103) | €71 | + 44% | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Australia is 11% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$8 (€5.39) | €7 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$17 (€11) | €10 | + 12% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$68 (€44) | €57 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$7 (€4.30) | €3.16 | + 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.67 (€3.02) | €2.13 | + 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$7 (€4.37) | €2.32 | + 88% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.38 (€2.18) | €1.30 | + 68% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.51 (€2.26) | €1.62 | + 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$28 (€18) | €20 | - 12% | |
| Entertainment | + 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Australia is 34% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$56 (€36) | €35 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$36 (€23) | €23 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$227 (€147) | €108 | + 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$91 (€58) | €56 | + 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$17 (€11) | €9 | + 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.49 (€2.90) | €3.57 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$9 (€5.72) | €3.51 | + 63% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$663 (€428) | €495 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.51 (€0.33) | €0.12 | + 172% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$70 (€45) | €41 | + 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$35 (€23) | €7 | + 232% | |
| TOTAL | + 24% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,969 prices entered by 860 different people.
Cost of living in Australia is 24% more expensive than in Germany
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