Cost of living in Australia compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 103% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Australia is 103% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Australia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$21 (руб 1,072) | руб 478 | + 124% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$14 (руб 710) | руб 383 | + 86% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$6 (руб 324) | руб 201 | + 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.77 (руб 91) | руб 85 | + 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$6 (руб 325) | руб 118 | + 176% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$7 (руб 361) | руб 190 | + 90% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$9 (руб 460) | руб 431 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.77 (руб 246) | руб 114 | + 115% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.46 (руб 178) | руб 51 | + 252% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.70 (руб 294) | руб 80 | + 266% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$19 (руб 1,001) | руб 726 | + 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$3.72 (руб 192) | руб 148 | + 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.73 (руб 141) | руб 44 | + 223% | |
| Housing | + 115% | |||
| Housing in Australia is 115% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Australia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$3,113 (руб 160,287) | руб 88,260 | + 82% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$2,280 (руб 117,420) | руб 53,559 | + 119% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$232 (руб 11,940) | руб 9,374 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$2,117 (руб 109,035) | руб 45,680 | + 139% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,627 (руб 83,792) | руб 28,184 | + 197% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$171 (руб 8,809) | руб 6,168 | + 43% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$69 (руб 3,578) | руб 495 | + 623% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$569 (руб 29,300) | руб 25,427 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$277 (руб 14,272) | руб 10,146 | + 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$16 (руб 829) | руб 626 | + 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$34 (руб 1,740) | руб 1,017 | + 71% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Australia is 10% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Australia | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$113 (руб 5,798) | руб 5,476 | + 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$79 (руб 4,091) | руб 3,659 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$164 (руб 8,460) | руб 7,865 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$189 (руб 9,739) | руб 8,501 | + 15% | |
| Transportation | + 125% | |||
| Transportation in Australia is 125% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Australia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$34,026 (руб 1,752,116) | руб 2,157,330 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.91 (руб 98) | руб 51 | + 92% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$158 (руб 8,160) | руб 2,232 | + 266% | |
| Personal Care | + 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Australia is 38% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Australia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$8 (руб 412) | руб 511 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$20 (руб 1,019) | руб 686 | + 49% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$76 (руб 3,912) | руб 1,858 | + 111% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$7 (руб 368) | руб 385 | - 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.92 (руб 253) | руб 259 | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$6 (руб 310) | руб 285 | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$4.43 (руб 228) | руб 111 | + 106% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$4.33 (руб 223) | руб 156 | + 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$34 (руб 1,728) | руб 823 | + 110% | |
| Entertainment | + 69% | |||
| Entertainment in Australia is 69% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Australia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$59 (руб 3,062) | руб 1,781 | + 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$40 (руб 2,050) | руб 700 | + 193% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$269 (руб 13,850) | руб 7,058 | + 96% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$109 (руб 5,628) | руб 3,872 | + 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$20 (руб 1,025) | руб 469 | + 119% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$5.04 (руб 260) | руб 218 | + 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$10 (руб 505) | руб 272 | + 86% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$806 (руб 41,519) | руб 70,646 | - 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.35 (руб 18) | руб 2.99 | + 508% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$71 (руб 3,653) | руб 4,350 | - 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$42 (руб 2,168) | руб 206 | + 951% | |
| TOTAL | + 95% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Australia is 95% more expensive than in Russia
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