Cost of living in Australia compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Australia is 30% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Australia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$21 (¥1,996) | ¥1,023 | + 95% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$14 (¥1,304) | ¥714 | + 83% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$7 (¥622) | ¥519 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.81 (¥168) | ¥198 | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$6 (¥587) | ¥315 | + 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$7 (¥661) | ¥629 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$9 (¥837) | ¥962 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.83 (¥449) | ¥902 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.47 (¥323) | ¥574 | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.53 (¥515) | ¥285 | + 81% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$19 (¥1,806) | ¥1,252 | + 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$3.75 (¥349) | ¥179 | + 95% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.80 (¥261) | ¥206 | + 27% | |
| Housing | + 16% | |||
| Housing in Australia is 16% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Australia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$3,062 (¥284,797) | ¥306,878 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$2,281 (¥212,165) | ¥171,772 | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$231 (¥21,439) | ¥28,417 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$2,199 (¥204,501) | ¥157,603 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,704 (¥158,435) | ¥82,713 | + 92% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$176 (¥16,346) | ¥24,082 | - 32% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$67 (¥6,241) | ¥4,709 | + 33% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$599 (¥55,701) | ¥47,482 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$277 (¥25,772) | ¥32,093 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$12 (¥1,100) | ¥1,313 | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$36 (¥3,307) | ¥1,878 | + 76% | |
| Clothes | + 50% | |||
| Clothes in Australia is 50% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Australia | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$108 (¥10,057) | ¥6,136 | + 64% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$84 (¥7,792) | ¥5,199 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$165 (¥15,313) | ¥8,989 | + 70% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$168 (¥15,670) | ¥13,588 | + 15% | |
| Transportation | + 35% | |||
| Transportation in Australia is 35% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Australia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$33,972 (¥3,159,561) | ¥2,700,660 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.90 (¥177) | ¥165 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$159 (¥14,787) | ¥10,143 | + 46% | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Australia is 20% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Australia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$8 (¥787) | ¥2,497 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$22 (¥2,028) | ¥1,967 | + 3% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$77 (¥7,168) | ¥5,380 | + 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$8 (¥738) | ¥650 | + 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$5.05 (¥469) | ¥938 | - 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$6 (¥563) | ¥702 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$4.27 (¥397) | ¥216 | + 84% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$4.32 (¥402) | ¥216 | + 86% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$34 (¥3,121) | ¥4,060 | - 23% | |
| Entertainment | + 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Australia is 26% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Australia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$61 (¥5,667) | ¥4,579 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$39 (¥3,664) | ¥3,600 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$275 (¥25,530) | ¥4,000 | + 538% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$112 (¥10,412) | ¥5,999 | + 74% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$20 (¥1,845) | ¥954 | + 94% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$5.12 (¥476) | ¥472 | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$10 (¥925) | ¥583 | + 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$815 (¥75,812) | ¥67,950 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.39 (¥36) | ¥52 | - 31% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$70 (¥6,473) | ¥9,405 | - 31% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$42 (¥3,916) | ¥592 | + 562% | |
| TOTAL | + 24% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 07, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,131 prices entered by 475 different people.
Cost of living in Australia is 24% more expensive than in Japan
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