Cost of living in Australia compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 95% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Australia is 95% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$18 (5,295 ₦) | 2,074 ₦ | + 155% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$12 (3,558 ₦) | 2,369 ₦ | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$5.97 (1,751 ₦) | 1,030 ₦ | + 70% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.48 (433 ₦) | 752 ₦ | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.42 (1,589 ₦) | 708 ₦ | + 124% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$4.93 (1,444 ₦) | 533 ₦ | + 171% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$7 (1,960 ₦) | 3,269 ₦ | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.66 (1,365 ₦) | 847 ₦ | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.18 (933 ₦) | 961 ₦ | - 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.52 (1,617 ₦) | 440 ₦ | + 268% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$18 (5,289 ₦) | 2,826 ₦ | + 87% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$2.87 (841 ₦) | 306 ₦ | + 175% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.47 (725 ₦) | 361 ₦ | + 101% | |
| Housing | + 178% | |||
| Housing in Australia is 178% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$3,144 (921,664 ₦) | 427,015 ₦ | + 116% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$2,161 (633,554 ₦) | 169,522 ₦ | + 274% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$291 (85,178 ₦) | 31,646 ₦ | + 169% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$1,971 (577,662 ₦) | 125,257 ₦ | + 361% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,506 (441,585 ₦) | 115,758 ₦ | + 281% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$177 (51,996 ₦) | 21,205 ₦ | + 145% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$58 (16,962 ₦) | 9,971 ₦ | + 70% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$494 (144,834 ₦) | 75,224 ₦ | + 93% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$245 (71,848 ₦) | 31,266 ₦ | + 130% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$13 (3,806 ₦) | 1,281 ₦ | + 197% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$31 (9,170 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 817% | |
| Clothes | + 109% | |||
| Clothes in Australia is 109% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$101 (29,659 ₦) | 6,646 ₦ | + 346% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$66 (19,301 ₦) | 11,438 ₦ | + 69% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$137 (40,110 ₦) | 16,911 ₦ | + 137% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$140 (40,919 ₦) | 20,625 ₦ | + 98% | |
| Transportation | + 154% | |||
| Transportation in Australia is 154% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$28,179 (8,260,648 ₦) | 7,702,020 ₦ | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.36 (400 ₦) | 144 ₦ | + 177% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$159 (46,695 ₦) | 12,525 ₦ | + 273% | |
| Personal Care | + 68% | |||
| Personal Care in Australia is 68% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$8 (2,450 ₦) | 1,669 ₦ | + 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$17 (5,006 ₦) | 2,343 ₦ | + 114% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$68 (20,040 ₦) | 15,181 ₦ | + 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$7 (1,951 ₦) | 1,323 ₦ | + 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.66 (1,365 ₦) | 902 ₦ | + 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$7 (1,983 ₦) | 1,815 ₦ | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.38 (990 ₦) | 354 ₦ | + 180% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.51 (1,028 ₦) | 520 ₦ | + 98% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$28 (8,161 ₦) | 2,337 ₦ | + 249% | |
| Entertainment | + 116% | |||
| Entertainment in Australia is 116% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$56 (16,325 ₦) | 5,838 ₦ | + 180% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$36 (10,569 ₦) | 3,848 ₦ | + 175% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$227 (66,681 ₦) | 13,722 ₦ | + 386% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$91 (26,534 ₦) | 27,860 ₦ | - 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$17 (5,056 ₦) | 2,455 ₦ | + 106% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.49 (1,316 ₦) | 1,814 ₦ | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$9 (2,598 ₦) | 511 ₦ | + 408% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$663 (194,492 ₦) | 163,040 ₦ | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.51 (149 ₦) | 33 ₦ | + 351% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$70 (20,568 ₦) | 16,561 ₦ | + 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$35 (10,323 ₦) | 541 ₦ | + 1808% | |
| TOTAL | + 134% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,062 prices entered by 486 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 05, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Australia is 134% more expensive than in Nigeria
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