Cost of living in Australia compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Australia is 15% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Australia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$22 (¥2,033) | ¥1,145 | + 78% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$13 (¥1,179) | ¥719 | + 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$7 (¥607) | ¥437 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.43 (¥130) | ¥211 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.82 (¥528) | ¥282 | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$6 (¥582) | ¥815 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$9 (¥809) | ¥951 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.43 (¥402) | ¥984 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.13 (¥284) | ¥421 | - 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$6 (¥559) | ¥268 | + 109% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$21 (¥1,912) | ¥1,770 | + 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$3.22 (¥292) | ¥217 | + 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$1.94 (¥175) | ¥225 | - 22% | |
| Housing | + 35% | |||
| Housing in Australia is 35% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Australia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$2,653 (¥240,530) | ¥194,768 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$1,914 (¥173,553) | ¥126,641 | + 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$223 (¥20,239) | ¥21,178 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$2,260 (¥204,919) | ¥142,258 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,670 (¥151,431) | ¥80,836 | + 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$169 (¥15,343) | ¥13,643 | + 12% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$64 (¥5,847) | ¥3,988 | + 47% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$584 (¥52,962) | ¥59,521 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$229 (¥20,737) | ¥17,809 | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$13 (¥1,219) | ¥665 | + 83% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$39 (¥3,535) | ¥2,700 | + 31% | |
| Clothes | + 46% | |||
| Clothes in Australia is 46% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Australia | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$119 (¥10,810) | ¥7,941 | + 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$75 (¥6,781) | ¥4,162 | + 63% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$150 (¥13,590) | ¥7,471 | + 82% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$158 (¥14,324) | ¥15,388 | - 7% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Australia is 14% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Australia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$32,954 (¥2,987,906) | ¥2,576,380 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.87 (¥170) | ¥161 | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$146 (¥13,251) | ¥16,725 | - 21% | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Australia is 9% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Australia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$10 (¥876) | ¥1,370 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$14 (¥1,284) | ¥1,955 | - 34% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$80 (¥7,259) | ¥3,523 | + 106% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$8 (¥708) | ¥2,205 | - 68% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.49 (¥407) | ¥648 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$5.55 (¥503) | ¥409 | + 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.06 (¥278) | ¥143 | + 94% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.43 (¥311) | ¥184 | + 69% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$33 (¥3,000) | ¥3,583 | - 16% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Australia is 18% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Australia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$61 (¥5,522) | ¥4,280 | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$39 (¥3,557) | ¥3,593 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$257 (¥23,321) | ¥20,657 | + 13% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$112 (¥10,159) | ¥6,242 | + 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$19 (¥1,755) | ¥1,034 | + 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$5.13 (¥465) | ¥533 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$9 (¥854) | ¥526 | + 62% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$792 (¥71,830) | ¥58,872 | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.34 (¥31) | ¥41 | - 25% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$73 (¥6,613) | ¥11,178 | - 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$41 (¥3,712) | ¥554 | + 570% | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,525 prices entered by 365 different people.
Cost of living in Australia is 10% more expensive than in Japan
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