- Cost of Living
- Australia
- Russia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Australia compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 135% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Australia is 135% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$17 (руб 806) | руб 354 | + 128% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | AU$11 (руб 545) | руб 284 | + 92% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$6 (руб 302) | руб 134 | + 125% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.31 (руб 64) | руб 64 | + 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.76 (руб 281) | руб 82 | + 242% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$5.07 (руб 247) | руб 148 | + 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$9 (руб 442) | руб 310 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.23 (руб 206) | руб 94 | + 119% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.41 (руб 166) | руб 35 | + 373% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.29 (руб 258) | руб 62 | + 317% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$20 (руб 969) | руб 524 | + 85% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | AU$3.29 (руб 160) | руб 94 | + 71% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.27 (руб 111) | руб 31 | + 254% | |
| Housing | + 138% | |||
| Housing in Australia is 138% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | AU$2,655 (руб 129,397) | руб 75,812 | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | AU$2,068 (руб 100,794) | руб 40,521 | + 149% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$303 (руб 14,779) | руб 6,224 | + 137% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | AU$2,036 (руб 99,226) | руб 37,854 | + 162% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | AU$1,453 (руб 70,791) | руб 25,057 | + 183% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | AU$264 (руб 12,869) | руб 3,914 | + 229% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | AU$60 (руб 2,931) | руб 482 | + 508% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | AU$588 (руб 28,651) | руб 26,516 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$190 (руб 9,250) | руб 5,833 | + 59% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$13 (руб 612) | руб 399 | + 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$30 (руб 1,455) | руб 534 | + 173% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Australia is 13% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | AU$106 (руб 5,151) | руб 5,287 | - 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | AU$74 (руб 3,603) | руб 3,076 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$146 (руб 7,112) | руб 5,565 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$153 (руб 7,456) | руб 7,189 | + 4% | |
| Transportation | + 146% | |||
| Transportation in Australia is 146% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$26,897 (руб 1,310,772) | руб 1,126,760 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.47 (руб 71) | руб 42 | + 69% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$138 (руб 6,747) | руб 1,710 | + 295% | |
| Personal Care | + 97% | |||
| Personal Care in Australia is 97% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$10 (руб 477) | руб 315 | + 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$17 (руб 836) | руб 504 | + 66% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | AU$72 (руб 3,494) | руб 1,316 | + 165% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | AU$8 (руб 366) | руб 227 | + 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$5.20 (руб 253) | руб 160 | + 59% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$7 (руб 337) | руб 207 | + 62% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.25 (руб 158) | руб 69 | + 129% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.83 (руб 186) | руб 100 | + 86% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$29 (руб 1,417) | руб 524 | + 171% | |
| Entertainment | + 103% | |||
| Entertainment in Australia is 103% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$55 (руб 2,666) | руб 1,596 | + 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$36 (руб 1,743) | руб 670 | + 160% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$210 (руб 10,249) | руб 5,496 | + 86% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$106 (руб 5,185) | руб 3,405 | + 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$18 (руб 881) | руб 373 | + 136% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.62 (руб 225) | руб 178 | + 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$9 (руб 426) | руб 228 | + 87% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | AU$602 (руб 29,329) | руб 31,480 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.63 (руб 31) | руб 4.91 | + 522% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$77 (руб 3,741) | руб 3,050 | + 23% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | AU$31 (руб 1,529) | руб 137 | + 1018% | |
| TOTAL | + 121% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 21,599 prices entered by 3,179 different people.
Cost of living in Australia is 121% more expensive than in Russia
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