Cost of living in Australia compared to Austria
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Australia is 8% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Australia | Austria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$23 (€14) | €16 | - 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$15 (€9) | €12 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$7 (€4.58) | €5.37 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$2.03 (€1.25) | €1.39 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$7 (€4.60) | €5.80 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$6 (€3.77) | €4.57 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$10 (€5.90) | €8 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$5.13 (€3.18) | €2.43 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.82 (€2.36) | €2.86 | - 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$7 (€4.46) | €1.27 | + 251% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$21 (€13) | €12 | + 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$3.95 (€2.44) | €3.48 | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.90 (€1.80) | €2.42 | - 26% | |
| Housing | + 53% | |||
| Housing in Australia is 53% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| Australia | Austria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$4,165 (€2,580) | €1,555 | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$2,882 (€1,785) | €1,154 | + 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$326 (€202) | €246 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$2,685 (€1,663) | €998 | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$2,025 (€1,254) | €721 | + 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$223 (€138) | €111 | + 25% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$70 (€44) | €24 | + 82% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$673 (€417) | €482 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$270 (€167) | €114 | + 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$15 (€10) | €14 | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$43 (€27) | €19 | + 42% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Australia is 5% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Australia | Austria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$123 (€76) | €97 | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$94 (€58) | €46 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$169 (€105) | €122 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$187 (€116) | €212 | - 45% | |
| Transportation | + 73% | |||
| Transportation in Australia is 73% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| Australia | Austria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$39,588 (€24,518) | €26,470 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.97 (€1.22) | €1.55 | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$167 (€104) | €42 | + 149% | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Australia is 35% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Australia | Austria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$8 (€5.26) | €14 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$23 (€14) | €13 | + 10% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$86 (€53) | €152 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$7 (€4.62) | €5.00 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$5.40 (€3.34) | €4.03 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$9 (€5.55) | €6 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$4.39 (€2.72) | €2.01 | + 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$4.31 (€2.67) | €3.33 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$39 (€24) | €35 | - 31% | |
| Entertainment | + 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Australia is 55% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| Australia | Austria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$75 (€46) | €47 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$46 (€28) | €22 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$257 (€159) | €270 | - 41% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$127 (€79) | €63 | + 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$22 (€13) | €12 | + 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$5.32 (€3.29) | €4.99 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$12 (€8) | €5.33 | + 45% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$943 (€584) | €689 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.86 (€0.53) | €0.10 | + 444% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$89 (€55) | €46 | + 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$46 (€28) | €6 | + 356% | |
| TOTAL | + 35% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 22, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Australia is 35% more expensive than in Austria
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