Cost of living in Australia compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 65% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Australia is 65% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$17 (4,115 ₦) | 2,244 ₦ | + 83% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$12 (2,781 ₦) | 1,552 ₦ | + 79% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$5.92 (1,425 ₦) | 939 ₦ | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.27 (306 ₦) | 802 ₦ | - 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.59 (1,346 ₦) | 551 ₦ | + 144% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$4.85 (1,166 ₦) | 686 ₦ | + 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$8 (2,038 ₦) | 2,314 ₦ | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.31 (1,037 ₦) | 1,258 ₦ | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.24 (779 ₦) | 647 ₦ | + 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.84 (1,405 ₦) | 328 ₦ | + 328% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$19 (4,523 ₦) | 2,879 ₦ | + 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$2.92 (701 ₦) | 360 ₦ | + 95% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.25 (541 ₦) | 370 ₦ | + 46% | |
| Housing | + 65% | |||
| Housing in Australia is 65% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$2,591 (623,473 ₦) | 450,052 ₦ | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$2,075 (499,227 ₦) | 277,945 ₦ | + 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$190 (45,711 ₦) | 20,990 ₦ | + 118% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$1,963 (472,417 ₦) | 336,264 ₦ | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,437 (345,735 ₦) | 280,671 ₦ | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$185 (44,518 ₦) | 12,211 ₦ | + 265% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$59 (14,191 ₦) | 8,757 ₦ | + 62% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$545 (131,102 ₦) | 84,820 ₦ | + 55% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$212 (51,133 ₦) | 31,502 ₦ | + 62% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$12 (2,970 ₦) | 1,122 ₦ | + 165% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$31 (7,456 ₦) | 1,192 ₦ | + 526% | |
| Clothes | + 100% | |||
| Clothes in Australia is 100% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$100 (24,006 ₦) | 7,198 ₦ | + 234% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$76 (18,379 ₦) | 10,494 ₦ | + 75% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$150 (36,089 ₦) | 14,247 ₦ | + 153% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$155 (37,409 ₦) | 21,849 ₦ | + 71% | |
| Transportation | + 117% | |||
| Transportation in Australia is 117% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$26,374 (6,346,653 ₦) | 1,792,100 ₦ | + 254% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.49 (359 ₦) | 148 ₦ | + 143% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$150 (36,141 ₦) | 16,973 ₦ | + 113% | |
| Personal Care | + 66% | |||
| Personal Care in Australia is 66% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$9 (2,224 ₦) | 969 ₦ | + 130% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$16 (3,816 ₦) | 2,812 ₦ | + 36% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$69 (16,646 ₦) | 6,906 ₦ | + 141% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$6 (1,517 ₦) | 1,561 ₦ | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.77 (1,148 ₦) | 1,081 ₦ | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$5.80 (1,397 ₦) | 1,092 ₦ | + 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.25 (782 ₦) | 333 ₦ | + 134% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.84 (925 ₦) | 488 ₦ | + 90% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$29 (6,984 ₦) | 2,448 ₦ | + 185% | |
| Entertainment | + 115% | |||
| Entertainment in Australia is 115% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$55 (13,211 ₦) | 5,246 ₦ | + 152% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$37 (8,794 ₦) | 3,961 ₦ | + 122% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$216 (52,078 ₦) | 16,149 ₦ | + 222% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$104 (25,091 ₦) | 17,569 ₦ | + 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$17 (4,041 ₦) | 2,268 ₦ | + 78% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.71 (1,133 ₦) | 2,077 ₦ | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$9 (2,185 ₦) | 567 ₦ | + 285% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$639 (153,844 ₦) | 68,273 ₦ | + 125% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.38 (92 ₦) | 34 ₦ | + 170% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$73 (17,651 ₦) | 15,010 ₦ | + 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$35 (8,324 ₦) | 463 ₦ | + 1697% | |
| TOTAL | + 84% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 7,507 prices entered by 1,072 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Australia is 84% more expensive than in Nigeria
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