- Cost of Living
- Australia
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Australia compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 141% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Australia is 141% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$17 (₨1,665) | ₨557 | + 199% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | AU$11 (₨1,120) | ₨619 | + 81% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$6 (₨614) | ₨219 | + 180% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.29 (₨130) | ₨108 | + 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.74 (₨576) | ₨122 | + 372% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$4.96 (₨498) | ₨79 | + 530% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$9 (₨860) | ₨613 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.18 (₨419) | ₨156 | + 169% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.34 (₨335) | ₨39 | + 748% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.24 (₨526) | ₨283 | + 86% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$19 (₨1,954) | ₨2,980 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | AU$3.19 (₨320) | ₨116 | + 175% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.17 (₨218) | ₨57 | + 282% | |
| Housing | + 269% | |||
| Housing in Australia is 269% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | AU$2,680 (₨268,792) | ₨56,589 | + 375% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | AU$2,061 (₨206,757) | ₨35,418 | + 484% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$264 (₨26,485) | ₨8,319 | + 218% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | AU$2,034 (₨204,078) | ₨46,212 | + 342% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | AU$1,442 (₨144,609) | ₨29,470 | + 391% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | AU$197 (₨19,757) | ₨6,959 | + 184% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | AU$60 (₨5,976) | ₨2,729 | + 119% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | AU$558 (₨56,020) | ₨41,526 | + 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$186 (₨18,636) | ₨11,677 | + 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$12 (₨1,210) | ₨499 | + 143% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$29 (₨2,898) | ₨1,031 | + 181% | |
| Clothes | + 92% | |||
| Clothes in Australia is 92% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | AU$104 (₨10,426) | ₨2,663 | + 291% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | AU$70 (₨7,059) | ₨4,551 | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$142 (₨14,293) | ₨6,644 | + 115% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$149 (₨14,915) | ₨6,006 | + 148% | |
| Transportation | + 190% | |||
| Transportation in Australia is 190% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$26,998 (₨2,708,202) | ₨2,115,150 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.47 (₨147) | ₨92 | + 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$140 (₨14,090) | ₨2,561 | + 450% | |
| Personal Care | + 135% | |||
| Personal Care in Australia is 135% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$10 (₨1,011) | ₨241 | + 320% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$16 (₨1,602) | ₨748 | + 114% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | AU$71 (₨7,077) | ₨2,396 | + 195% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | AU$7 (₨694) | ₨445 | + 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$5.18 (₨520) | ₨320 | + 63% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$7 (₨681) | ₨365 | + 87% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.24 (₨325) | ₨158 | + 105% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.86 (₨388) | ₨112 | + 245% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$29 (₨2,917) | ₨589 | + 395% | |
| Entertainment | + 97% | |||
| Entertainment in Australia is 97% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$54 (₨5,449) | ₨1,589 | + 243% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$36 (₨3,564) | ₨1,181 | + 202% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$202 (₨20,271) | ₨3,978 | + 410% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$102 (₨10,235) | ₨3,176 | + 222% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$18 (₨1,799) | ₨1,228 | + 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.61 (₨462) | ₨389 | + 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$9 (₨896) | ₨548 | + 64% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | AU$583 (₨58,451) | ₨57,145 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.60 (₨60) | ₨52 | + 14% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$74 (₨7,391) | ₨3,979 | + 86% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | AU$31 (₨3,118) | ₨281 | + 1011% | |
| TOTAL | + 170% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 17,840 prices entered by 2,623 different people.
Cost of living in Australia is 170% more expensive than in Pakistan
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