Cost of living in Australia compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Australia is 9% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$18 (¥1,500) | ¥947 | + 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$12 (¥1,008) | ¥693 | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$5.97 (¥496) | ¥417 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.48 (¥123) | ¥204 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.42 (¥450) | ¥238 | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$4.93 (¥409) | ¥653 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$7 (¥555) | ¥888 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.66 (¥387) | ¥786 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.18 (¥264) | ¥389 | - 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.52 (¥458) | ¥306 | + 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$18 (¥1,498) | ¥1,339 | + 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$2.87 (¥238) | ¥183 | + 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.47 (¥205) | ¥246 | - 17% | |
| Housing | + 6% | |||
| Housing in Australia is 6% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$3,144 (¥261,044) | ¥292,182 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$2,161 (¥179,442) | ¥166,938 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$291 (¥24,125) | ¥25,258 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$1,971 (¥163,612) | ¥145,026 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,506 (¥125,071) | ¥81,047 | + 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$177 (¥14,727) | ¥13,235 | + 11% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$58 (¥4,804) | ¥3,869 | + 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$494 (¥41,021) | ¥55,604 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$245 (¥20,350) | ¥12,951 | + 57% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$13 (¥1,078) | ¥778 | + 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$31 (¥2,597) | ¥2,599 | - 0% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Australia is 16% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$101 (¥8,400) | ¥6,849 | + 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$66 (¥5,467) | ¥4,780 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$137 (¥11,360) | ¥8,249 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$140 (¥11,590) | ¥12,511 | - 7% | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in Australia is 15% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$28,179 (¥2,339,671) | ¥2,585,890 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.36 (¥113) | ¥135 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$159 (¥13,226) | ¥10,445 | + 27% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Australia is 15% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$8 (¥694) | ¥1,225 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$17 (¥1,418) | ¥1,626 | - 13% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$68 (¥5,676) | ¥6,148 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$7 (¥553) | ¥812 | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.66 (¥387) | ¥655 | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$7 (¥562) | ¥501 | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.38 (¥280) | ¥170 | + 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.51 (¥291) | ¥229 | + 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$28 (¥2,311) | ¥2,983 | - 23% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Australia is 15% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$56 (¥4,624) | ¥3,633 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$36 (¥2,994) | ¥3,632 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$227 (¥18,886) | ¥12,969 | + 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$91 (¥7,515) | ¥6,378 | + 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$17 (¥1,432) | ¥1,122 | + 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.49 (¥373) | ¥432 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$9 (¥736) | ¥556 | + 32% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$663 (¥55,086) | ¥51,985 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.51 (¥42) | ¥40 | + 6% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$70 (¥5,826) | ¥9,497 | - 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$35 (¥2,924) | ¥525 | + 456% | |
| TOTAL | + 9% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 05, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Australia is 9% more expensive than in Japan
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