Cost of living in Australia compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 262% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Australia is 262% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Australia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$22 (₨3,097) | ₨519 | + 496% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$13 (₨1,796) | ₨742 | + 142% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$7 (₨925) | ₨215 | + 330% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.43 (₨198) | ₨119 | + 66% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.82 (₨804) | ₨168 | + 378% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$6 (₨886) | ₨102 | + 772% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$9 (₨1,233) | ₨658 | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.43 (₨612) | ₨194 | + 215% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.13 (₨432) | ₨51 | + 741% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$6 (₨851) | ₨220 | + 287% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$21 (₨2,912) | ₨2,141 | + 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$3.22 (₨445) | ₨170 | + 162% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$1.94 (₨267) | ₨77 | + 246% | |
| Housing | + 371% | |||
| Housing in Australia is 371% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Australia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$2,653 (₨366,367) | ₨65,360 | + 461% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$1,914 (₨264,350) | ₨44,450 | + 495% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$223 (₨30,827) | ₨14,918 | + 107% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$2,260 (₨312,125) | ₨47,849 | + 552% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,670 (₨230,654) | ₨35,800 | + 544% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$169 (₨23,370) | ₨10,123 | + 131% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$64 (₨8,905) | ₨2,270 | + 292% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$584 (₨80,669) | ₨53,975 | + 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$229 (₨31,586) | ₨18,356 | + 72% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$13 (₨1,857) | ₨851 | + 118% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$39 (₨5,385) | ₨797 | + 575% | |
| Clothes | + 64% | |||
| Clothes in Australia is 64% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Australia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$119 (₨16,466) | ₨4,868 | + 238% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$75 (₨10,328) | ₨7,670 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$150 (₨20,699) | ₨17,357 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$158 (₨21,818) | ₨8,106 | + 169% | |
| Transportation | + 133% | |||
| Transportation in Australia is 133% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Australia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$32,954 (₨4,551,065) | ₨5,697,890 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.86 (₨256) | ₨146 | + 76% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$146 (₨20,183) | ₨4,073 | + 396% | |
| Personal Care | + 121% | |||
| Personal Care in Australia is 121% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Australia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$10 (₨1,334) | ₨237 | + 463% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$14 (₨1,956) | ₨572 | + 242% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$80 (₨11,057) | ₨1,768 | + 525% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$8 (₨1,078) | ₨1,267 | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.49 (₨620) | ₨575 | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$5.55 (₨766) | ₨371 | + 107% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.06 (₨423) | ₨352 | + 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.43 (₨474) | ₨116 | + 308% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$33 (₨4,570) | ₨681 | + 571% | |
| Entertainment | + 199% | |||
| Entertainment in Australia is 199% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Australia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$61 (₨8,411) | ₨2,016 | + 317% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$39 (₨5,418) | ₨1,908 | + 184% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$257 (₨35,522) | ₨2,708 | + 1212% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$112 (₨15,474) | ₨4,907 | + 215% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$19 (₨2,672) | ₨1,025 | + 161% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$5.13 (₨709) | ₨469 | + 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$9 (₨1,300) | ₨513 | + 154% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$792 (₨109,409) | ₨107,118 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.34 (₨47) | ₨4.02 | + 1070% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$73 (₨10,072) | ₨4,729 | + 113% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$41 (₨5,654) | ₨237 | + 2284% | |
| TOTAL | + 206% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Australia is 206% more expensive than in Pakistan
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