Cost of living in Australia compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 132% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Australia is 132% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$17 (₨1,743) | ₨606 | + 188% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$12 (₨1,186) | ₨649 | + 83% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$5.92 (₨605) | ₨252 | + 140% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.27 (₨130) | ₨111 | + 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.59 (₨571) | ₨122 | + 367% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$4.90 (₨500) | ₨114 | + 339% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$8 (₨864) | ₨508 | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.31 (₨440) | ₨181 | + 143% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.25 (₨332) | ₨46 | + 615% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.84 (₨596) | ₨366 | + 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$19 (₨1,918) | ₨2,502 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$2.92 (₨297) | ₨127 | + 134% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.23 (₨227) | ₨56 | + 306% | |
| Housing | + 267% | |||
| Housing in Australia is 267% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$2,591 (₨264,412) | ₨54,670 | + 384% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$2,075 (₨211,720) | ₨36,369 | + 482% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$190 (₨19,386) | ₨9,463 | + 105% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$1,963 (₨200,350) | ₨48,807 | + 310% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,437 (₨146,625) | ₨29,928 | + 390% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$185 (₨18,880) | ₨8,151 | + 132% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$60 (₨6,163) | ₨2,478 | + 149% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$566 (₨57,796) | ₨39,996 | + 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$212 (₨21,685) | ₨12,115 | + 79% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$12 (₨1,260) | ₨593 | + 113% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$31 (₨3,162) | ₨773 | + 309% | |
| Clothes | + 154% | |||
| Clothes in Australia is 154% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$100 (₨10,181) | ₨2,113 | + 382% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$76 (₨7,794) | ₨3,540 | + 120% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$150 (₨15,305) | ₨6,553 | + 134% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$155 (₨15,865) | ₨5,618 | + 182% | |
| Transportation | + 233% | |||
| Transportation in Australia is 233% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$26,374 (₨2,691,585) | ₨1,997,080 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.50 (₨153) | ₨112 | + 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$151 (₨15,397) | ₨1,892 | + 714% | |
| Personal Care | + 148% | |||
| Personal Care in Australia is 148% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$9 (₨943) | ₨311 | + 204% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$16 (₨1,618) | ₨401 | + 304% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$69 (₨7,059) | ₨1,433 | + 393% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$6 (₨643) | ₨514 | + 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.77 (₨487) | ₨312 | + 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$5.80 (₨592) | ₨305 | + 94% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.25 (₨331) | ₨189 | + 75% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.84 (₨392) | ₨134 | + 192% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$29 (₨2,949) | ₨388 | + 661% | |
| Entertainment | + 201% | |||
| Entertainment in Australia is 201% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$55 (₨5,603) | ₨1,486 | + 277% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$36 (₨3,699) | ₨1,191 | + 211% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$216 (₨22,086) | ₨3,621 | + 510% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$104 (₨10,641) | ₨3,615 | + 194% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$17 (₨1,714) | ₨885 | + 94% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.71 (₨481) | ₨325 | + 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$9 (₨926) | ₨393 | + 136% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$639 (₨65,245) | ₨55,804 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.38 (₨39) | ₨4.62 | + 743% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$73 (₨7,486) | ₨4,179 | + 79% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$35 (₨3,530) | ₨217 | + 1527% | |
| TOTAL | + 201% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 9,488 prices entered by 1,426 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Australia is 201% more expensive than in Pakistan
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