Cost of living in Australia compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 219% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Australia is 219% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$18 (₨2,245) | ₨477 | + 371% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$12 (₨1,509) | ₨617 | + 144% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$5.97 (₨742) | ₨253 | + 193% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.48 (₨184) | ₨111 | + 66% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.42 (₨674) | ₨146 | + 363% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$4.99 (₨621) | ₨85 | + 628% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$7 (₨835) | ₨736 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.61 (₨573) | ₨147 | + 288% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.20 (₨398) | ₨52 | + 671% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.52 (₨686) | ₨285 | + 141% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$18 (₨2,243) | ₨1,607 | + 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$2.91 (₨361) | ₨133 | + 171% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.47 (₨308) | ₨80 | + 283% | |
| Housing | + 347% | |||
| Housing in Australia is 347% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$3,144 (₨390,820) | ₨65,208 | + 499% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$2,161 (₨268,650) | ₨40,675 | + 560% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$291 (₨36,119) | ₨11,662 | + 210% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$1,971 (₨244,950) | ₨44,902 | + 446% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,506 (₨187,248) | ₨32,659 | + 473% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$177 (₨22,048) | ₨8,932 | + 147% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$58 (₨7,193) | ₨2,572 | + 180% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$494 (₨61,415) | ₨44,098 | + 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$245 (₨30,466) | ₨23,617 | + 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$13 (₨1,614) | ₨667 | + 142% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$31 (₨3,888) | ₨516 | + 654% | |
| Clothes | + 95% | |||
| Clothes in Australia is 95% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$101 (₨12,576) | ₨3,054 | + 312% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$66 (₨8,184) | ₨5,408 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$137 (₨17,008) | ₨8,399 | + 103% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$140 (₨17,351) | ₨5,912 | + 193% | |
| Transportation | + 280% | |||
| Transportation in Australia is 280% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$28,073 (₨3,489,595) | ₨2,463,580 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.36 (₨169) | ₨107 | + 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$159 (₨19,801) | ₨2,108 | + 839% | |
| Personal Care | + 168% | |||
| Personal Care in Australia is 168% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$8 (₨1,039) | ₨260 | + 300% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$17 (₨2,123) | ₨616 | + 244% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$68 (₨8,498) | ₨1,831 | + 364% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$7 (₨827) | ₨463 | + 79% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.67 (₨581) | ₨350 | + 66% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$7 (₨841) | ₨441 | + 91% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.38 (₨420) | ₨189 | + 122% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.51 (₨436) | ₨169 | + 158% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$28 (₨3,460) | ₨480 | + 622% | |
| Entertainment | + 162% | |||
| Entertainment in Australia is 162% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$56 (₨6,922) | ₨1,849 | + 274% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$36 (₨4,482) | ₨1,458 | + 207% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$227 (₨28,275) | ₨2,679 | + 955% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$91 (₨11,251) | ₨3,680 | + 206% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$17 (₨2,144) | ₨850 | + 152% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.49 (₨558) | ₨437 | + 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$9 (₨1,102) | ₨435 | + 153% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$663 (₨82,472) | ₨58,894 | + 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.51 (₨63) | ₨39 | + 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$70 (₨8,722) | ₨4,106 | + 112% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$35 (₨4,377) | ₨267 | + 1537% | |
| TOTAL | + 246% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 5,368 prices entered by 913 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Australia is 246% more expensive than in Pakistan
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