- Cost of Living
- Australia
- Germany
- Comparison
Cost of living in Australia compared to Germany
Currency:
| Food | + 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Australia is 19% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$17 (€10) | €11 | - 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | AU$11 (€7) | €8 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$6 (€3.86) | €3.77 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.28 (€0.81) | €0.98 | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.77 (€3.63) | €3.14 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$4.98 (€3.14) | €2.46 | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$9 (€5.42) | €5.14 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.16 (€2.62) | €2.36 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.30 (€2.08) | €1.57 | + 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.26 (€3.32) | €0.92 | + 259% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$19 (€12) | €7 | + 84% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | AU$3.21 (€2.02) | €1.78 | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.18 (€1.37) | €1.26 | + 9% | |
| Housing | + 25% | |||
| Housing in Australia is 25% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | AU$2,677 (€1,687) | €1,452 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | AU$2,076 (€1,308) | €1,086 | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$262 (€165) | €188 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | AU$2,041 (€1,286) | €912 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | AU$1,464 (€922) | €680 | + 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | AU$198 (€124) | €125 | - 0% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | AU$60 (€38) | €24 | + 59% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | AU$565 (€356) | €373 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$188 (€119) | €94 | + 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$12 (€7) | €5.47 | + 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$28 (€18) | €13 | + 41% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Australia is 5% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | AU$104 (€66) | €86 | - 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | AU$72 (€45) | €35 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$143 (€90) | €90 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$149 (€94) | €109 | - 13% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Australia is 4% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$27,016 (€17,022) | €20,931 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.47 (€0.92) | €1.42 | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$141 (€89) | €74 | + 20% | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Australia is 8% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$10 (€6) | €6 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$16 (€10) | €9 | + 10% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | AU$71 (€45) | €65 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | AU$7 (€4.35) | €3.32 | + 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$5.20 (€3.28) | €2.20 | + 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$7 (€4.28) | €2.22 | + 92% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.19 (€2.01) | €1.38 | + 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.87 (€2.44) | €1.47 | + 66% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$29 (€18) | €20 | - 8% | |
| Entertainment | + 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Australia is 44% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$54 (€34) | €31 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$36 (€22) | €22 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$202 (€127) | €111 | + 14% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$102 (€64) | €54 | + 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$18 (€11) | €9 | + 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.61 (€2.90) | €3.25 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$9 (€5.60) | €3.42 | + 64% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | AU$583 (€367) | €443 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.62 (€0.39) | €0.13 | + 211% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$73 (€46) | €37 | + 26% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | AU$31 (€20) | €6 | + 202% | |
| TOTAL | + 19% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2019.
Exchange rate:
0.630
EUR
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AUD
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Cost of living in Australia is 19% more expensive than in Germany
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