Cost of living in Australia compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 215% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Australia is 215% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Australia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$23 (₨4,157) | ₨916 | + 354% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$15 (₨2,781) | ₨1,082 | + 157% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$7 (₨1,331) | ₨533 | + 150% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.88 (₨339) | ₨231 | + 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$7 (₨1,352) | ₨315 | + 329% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$5.89 (₨1,063) | ₨170 | + 527% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$9 (₨1,692) | ₨836 | + 102% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$5.00 (₨903) | ₨289 | + 213% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.88 (₨700) | ₨114 | + 514% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$7 (₨1,236) | ₨391 | + 216% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$22 (₨3,914) | ₨2,739 | + 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$3.95 (₨713) | ₨216 | + 230% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.57 (₨464) | ₨144 | + 222% | |
| Housing | + 440% | |||
| Housing in Australia is 440% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Australia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$4,098 (₨739,863) | ₨137,741 | + 437% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$2,719 (₨490,885) | ₨58,708 | + 736% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$232 (₨41,903) | ₨21,580 | + 94% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$2,837 (₨512,122) | ₨75,090 | + 582% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$2,144 (₨386,995) | ₨35,699 | + 984% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$188 (₨33,910) | ₨17,044 | + 99% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$66 (₨11,995) | ₨2,308 | + 420% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$749 (₨135,174) | ₨58,431 | + 131% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$237 (₨42,722) | ₨29,384 | + 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$16 (₨2,921) | ₨1,281 | + 128% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$39 (₨7,017) | ₨625 | + 1023% | |
| Clothes | + 150% | |||
| Clothes in Australia is 150% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Australia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$125 (₨22,493) | ₨4,832 | + 366% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$98 (₨17,641) | ₨9,004 | + 96% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$160 (₨28,928) | ₨13,089 | + 121% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$193 (₨34,918) | ₨13,255 | + 163% | |
| Transportation | + 248% | |||
| Transportation in Australia is 248% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Australia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$39,643 (₨7,156,510) | ₨2,800,000 | + 156% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.93 (₨349) | ₨272 | + 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$141 (₨25,462) | ₨4,030 | + 532% | |
| Personal Care | + 202% | |||
| Personal Care in Australia is 202% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Australia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$10 (₨1,842) | ₨230 | + 703% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$23 (₨4,115) | ₨838 | + 391% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$82 (₨14,809) | ₨3,307 | + 348% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$7 (₨1,248) | ₨1,222 | + 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$5.37 (₨969) | ₨649 | + 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$9 (₨1,584) | ₨557 | + 184% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$4.39 (₨793) | ₨396 | + 100% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$4.48 (₨808) | ₨217 | + 272% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$39 (₨6,972) | ₨495 | + 1309% | |
| Entertainment | + 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Australia is 37% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Australia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$75 (₨13,610) | ₨3,859 | + 253% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$47 (₨8,405) | ₨1,827 | + 360% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$351 (₨63,438) | ₨6,844 | + 827% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$141 (₨25,403) | ₨8,435 | + 201% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$21 (₨3,872) | ₨2,877 | + 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$5.54 (₨1,000) | ₨566 | + 77% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$12 (₨2,219) | ₨965 | + 130% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$863 (₨155,702) | ₨149,999 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.77 (₨139) | ₨255 | - 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$89 (₨15,981) | ₨5,305 | + 201% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$45 (₨8,210) | ₨637 | + 1188% | |
| TOTAL | + 188% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 3,003 prices entered by 430 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 09, 2025.
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Cost of living in Australia is 188% more expensive than in Pakistan
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