- Cost of Living
- Australia
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Australia compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 151% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Australia is 151% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$17 (₨1,617) | ₨541 | + 199% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | AU$11 (₨1,089) | ₨605 | + 80% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$6 (₨601) | ₨222 | + 171% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.31 (₨128) | ₨108 | + 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.77 (₨562) | ₨121 | + 364% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$5.07 (₨495) | ₨80 | + 518% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$9 (₨882) | ₨439 | + 101% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.23 (₨413) | ₨154 | + 168% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.41 (₨332) | ₨40 | + 735% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.31 (₨518) | ₨304 | + 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$20 (₨1,930) | ₨2,141 | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | AU$3.29 (₨321) | ₨117 | + 173% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.29 (₨224) | ₨55 | + 304% | |
| Housing | + 286% | |||
| Housing in Australia is 286% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | AU$2,653 (₨258,743) | ₨57,590 | + 349% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | AU$2,068 (₨201,661) | ₨36,148 | + 458% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$303 (₨29,509) | ₨8,103 | + 264% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | AU$2,036 (₨198,585) | ₨44,615 | + 345% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | AU$1,451 (₨141,519) | ₨25,314 | + 459% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | AU$264 (₨25,733) | ₨6,795 | + 279% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | AU$60 (₨5,860) | ₨2,646 | + 121% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | AU$584 (₨56,953) | ₨39,967 | + 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$189 (₨18,451) | ₨11,006 | + 68% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$13 (₨1,222) | ₨499 | + 145% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$30 (₨2,890) | ₨816 | + 254% | |
| Clothes | + 114% | |||
| Clothes in Australia is 114% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | AU$106 (₨10,353) | ₨2,600 | + 298% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | AU$74 (₨7,204) | ₨4,026 | + 79% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$146 (₨14,256) | ₨6,156 | + 132% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$154 (₨14,978) | ₨5,351 | + 180% | |
| Transportation | + 198% | |||
| Transportation in Australia is 198% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$26,836 (₨2,617,493) | ₨1,834,970 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.46 (₨143) | ₨89 | + 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$138 (₨13,492) | ₨2,526 | + 434% | |
| Personal Care | + 158% | |||
| Personal Care in Australia is 158% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$10 (₨953) | ₨227 | + 319% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$16 (₨1,592) | ₨639 | + 149% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | AU$71 (₨6,953) | ₨2,133 | + 226% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | AU$8 (₨735) | ₨444 | + 66% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$5.18 (₨505) | ₨275 | + 84% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$7 (₨674) | ₨340 | + 98% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.25 (₨317) | ₨142 | + 123% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.81 (₨372) | ₨109 | + 242% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$29 (₨2,813) | ₨637 | + 342% | |
| Entertainment | + 145% | |||
| Entertainment in Australia is 145% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$55 (₨5,351) | ₨1,494 | + 258% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$36 (₨3,490) | ₨1,128 | + 210% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$205 (₨19,971) | ₨3,688 | + 442% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$105 (₨10,271) | ₨3,101 | + 231% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$18 (₨1,758) | ₨526 | + 234% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.63 (₨452) | ₨392 | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$9 (₨862) | ₨548 | + 57% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | AU$602 (₨58,700) | ₨54,726 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.57 (₨55) | ₨28 | + 99% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$77 (₨7,462) | ₨4,025 | + 85% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | AU$31 (₨3,062) | ₨187 | + 1536% | |
| TOTAL | + 192% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 18,677 prices entered by 2,795 different people.
Cost of living in Australia is 192% more expensive than in Pakistan
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