Cost of living in Australia compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 108% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Australia is 108% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Australia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$23 (руб 1,198) | руб 629 | + 91% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$15 (руб 796) | руб 356 | + 123% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$7 (руб 371) | руб 179 | + 107% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.88 (руб 98) | руб 86 | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$8 (руб 389) | руб 137 | + 184% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$5.89 (руб 305) | руб 208 | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$9 (руб 485) | руб 420 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$5.00 (руб 259) | руб 127 | + 103% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.88 (руб 201) | руб 55 | + 263% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$7 (руб 354) | руб 83 | + 329% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$22 (руб 1,122) | руб 688 | + 63% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$3.95 (руб 205) | руб 167 | + 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.57 (руб 133) | руб 45 | + 199% | |
| Housing | + 155% | |||
| Housing in Australia is 155% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Australia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$4,098 (руб 212,160) | руб 95,583 | + 122% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$2,719 (руб 140,764) | руб 54,204 | + 160% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$232 (руб 12,016) | руб 7,369 | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$2,837 (руб 146,854) | руб 50,974 | + 188% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$2,144 (руб 110,973) | руб 32,011 | + 247% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$188 (руб 9,724) | руб 5,365 | + 81% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$66 (руб 3,440) | руб 892 | + 286% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$749 (руб 38,762) | руб 21,598 | + 79% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$237 (руб 12,251) | руб 7,518 | + 63% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$16 (руб 838) | руб 548 | + 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$39 (руб 2,013) | руб 763 | + 164% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Australia is 22% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Australia | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$119 (руб 6,183) | руб 6,577 | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$98 (руб 5,059) | руб 3,358 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$160 (руб 8,295) | руб 7,995 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$193 (руб 10,013) | руб 6,982 | + 43% | |
| Transportation | + 104% | |||
| Transportation in Australia is 104% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Australia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$39,643 (руб 2,052,176) | руб 2,596,350 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.93 (руб 100) | руб 55 | + 81% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$141 (руб 7,301) | руб 2,202 | + 232% | |
| Personal Care | + 95% | |||
| Personal Care in Australia is 95% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Australia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$10 (руб 528) | руб 251 | + 110% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$23 (руб 1,180) | руб 549 | + 115% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$82 (руб 4,247) | руб 1,878 | + 126% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$7 (руб 358) | руб 347 | + 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$5.37 (руб 278) | руб 222 | + 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$9 (руб 454) | руб 181 | + 151% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$4.39 (руб 227) | руб 123 | + 84% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$4.48 (руб 232) | руб 128 | + 80% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$39 (руб 1,999) | руб 559 | + 258% | |
| Entertainment | + 162% | |||
| Entertainment in Australia is 162% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Australia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$75 (руб 3,903) | руб 1,534 | + 154% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$47 (руб 2,410) | руб 649 | + 272% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$351 (руб 18,191) | руб 5,196 | + 250% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$141 (руб 7,285) | руб 3,180 | + 129% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$21 (руб 1,110) | руб 502 | + 121% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$5.54 (руб 287) | руб 192 | + 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$12 (руб 636) | руб 228 | + 179% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$863 (руб 44,649) | руб 51,956 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.77 (руб 40) | руб 10 | + 316% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$94 (руб 4,891) | руб 2,896 | + 69% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$46 (руб 2,397) | руб 196 | + 1120% | |
| TOTAL | + 119% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Australia is 119% more expensive than in Russia
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