- Cost of Living
- Australia
- Russia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Australia compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 127% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Australia is 127% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$17 (руб 787) | руб 359 | + 119% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | AU$11 (руб 530) | руб 278 | + 90% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$6 (руб 291) | руб 134 | + 117% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.28 (руб 61) | руб 65 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.72 (руб 272) | руб 81 | + 234% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$4.96 (руб 235) | руб 138 | + 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$9 (руб 406) | руб 310 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.17 (руб 198) | руб 93 | + 113% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.30 (руб 157) | руб 35 | + 349% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.24 (руб 249) | руб 60 | + 311% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$19 (руб 924) | руб 532 | + 74% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | AU$3.20 (руб 152) | руб 96 | + 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.17 (руб 103) | руб 32 | + 222% | |
| Housing | + 127% | |||
| Housing in Australia is 127% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | AU$2,678 (руб 127,046) | руб 75,340 | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | AU$2,073 (руб 98,325) | руб 39,678 | + 148% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$261 (руб 12,361) | руб 6,137 | + 101% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | AU$2,035 (руб 96,540) | руб 38,444 | + 151% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | AU$1,436 (руб 68,114) | руб 24,360 | + 180% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | AU$192 (руб 9,115) | руб 3,704 | + 146% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | AU$60 (руб 2,822) | руб 478 | + 490% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | AU$558 (руб 26,489) | руб 26,419 | + 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$186 (руб 8,812) | руб 6,120 | + 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$12 (руб 571) | руб 403 | + 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$29 (руб 1,375) | руб 509 | + 170% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Australia is 5% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | AU$104 (руб 4,930) | руб 5,511 | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | AU$71 (руб 3,357) | руб 3,037 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$142 (руб 6,751) | руб 5,637 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$149 (руб 7,056) | руб 7,478 | - 6% | |
| Transportation | + 139% | |||
| Transportation in Australia is 139% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$26,998 (руб 1,280,574) | руб 1,208,140 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.47 (руб 70) | руб 43 | + 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$140 (руб 6,663) | руб 1,702 | + 291% | |
| Personal Care | + 84% | |||
| Personal Care in Australia is 84% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$10 (руб 478) | руб 324 | + 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$16 (руб 757) | руб 508 | + 49% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | AU$71 (руб 3,346) | руб 1,237 | + 170% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | AU$7 (руб 328) | руб 230 | + 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$5.18 (руб 246) | руб 166 | + 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$7 (руб 322) | руб 211 | + 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.24 (руб 153) | руб 71 | + 116% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.86 (руб 183) | руб 104 | + 77% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$29 (руб 1,380) | руб 515 | + 168% | |
| Entertainment | + 92% | |||
| Entertainment in Australia is 92% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$54 (руб 2,577) | руб 1,688 | + 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$36 (руб 1,685) | руб 682 | + 147% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$202 (руб 9,585) | руб 5,430 | + 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$102 (руб 4,840) | руб 3,292 | + 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$18 (руб 851) | руб 379 | + 124% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.61 (руб 219) | руб 177 | + 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$9 (руб 422) | руб 234 | + 80% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | AU$583 (руб 27,639) | руб 31,513 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.60 (руб 28) | руб 4.86 | + 482% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$73 (руб 3,484) | руб 3,232 | + 8% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | AU$31 (руб 1,476) | руб 140 | + 956% | |
| TOTAL | + 110% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
47.433
RUB
/
AUD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 20,801 prices entered by 2,915 different people.
Cost of living in Australia is 110% more expensive than in Russia
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