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Cost of Living & Prices:
Australia vs. United States

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

EURUSDAUD

Australia vs. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.08 times less for grocery shopping in Australia than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.62 EUR (2.87 USD) in Australia and 5.33 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 50.8% lower in Australia.

2.62 EUR
5.33 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.09 EUR (2.29 USD) in Australia and 2.18 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 4.1% lower in Australia.

2.09 EUR
2.18 EUR

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 12.35 EUR (13.54 USD) in Australia and 19.15 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 35.5% lower in Australia.

12.35 EUR
19.15 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 10.47 EUR (11.48 USD) in Australia and 16.42 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 36.2% lower in Australia.

10.47 EUR
16.42 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 7 EUR (7.67 USD) in Australia and 15.89 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 55.9% lower in Australia.

7.00 EUR
15.89 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 22.76 EUR (24.95 USD) in Australia and 14.6 EUR (16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 35.9% lower in the United States.

22.76 EUR
14.60 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 3.81 EUR (4.18 USD) in Australia and 2.93 EUR (3.21 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 23.1% lower in the United States.

3.81 EUR
2.93 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 3.29 EUR (3.61 USD) for 12 eggs in Australia and 4.32 EUR (4.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 23.8% lower in Australia.

3.29 EUR
4.32 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 4.13 EUR (4.53 USD) in Australia and 3.59 EUR (3.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 13.1% lower in the United States.

4.13 EUR
3.59 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 32.18 EUR (35.27 USD) in Australia and 22.8 EUR (24.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 29.1% lower in the United States.

32.18 EUR
22.80 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.3 EUR (2.52 USD) in Australia and 2.59 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 11.2% lower in Australia.

2.30 EUR
2.59 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 2.05 EUR (2.25 USD) in Australia and 3.9 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 47.4% lower in Australia.

2.05 EUR
3.90 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 7.68 EUR (8.41 USD) in Australia and 15.25 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 49.6% lower in Australia.

7.68 EUR
15.25 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.31 EUR (1.43 USD) in Australia and 1.14 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 13% lower in the United States.

1.31 EUR
1.14 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.83 EUR (2.01 USD) in Australia and 3.56 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 48.6% lower in Australia.

1.83 EUR
3.56 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.22 EUR (2.43 USD) in Australia and 4.86 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 54.3% lower in Australia.

2.22 EUR
4.86 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.09 EUR (2.3 USD) in Australia and 3.89 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 46.3% lower in Australia.

2.09 EUR
3.89 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.78 EUR (1.95 USD) in Australia and 7.5 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.3% lower in Australia.

1.78 EUR
7.50 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 25.79 EUR (28.26 USD) in Australia and 8.19 EUR (8.98 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 68.2% lower in the United States.

25.79 EUR
8.19 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 4.39 EUR (4.81 USD) in Australia and 5.7 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 23% lower in Australia.

4.39 EUR
5.70 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.32 EUR (1.44 USD) in Australia and 2.28 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 42.1% lower in Australia.

1.32 EUR
2.28 EUR

Restaurant

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Australia vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.29 times less for meals in restaurants in Australia than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 2.61 EUR (2.86 USD) in Australia and 4.76 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 45.2% lower in Australia.

2.61 EUR
4.76 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 1.92 EUR (2.1 USD) in Australia and 2.55 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 24.7% lower in Australia.

1.92 EUR
2.55 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 5.51 EUR (6.04 USD) in Australia and 7.3 EUR (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 24.5% lower in Australia.

5.51 EUR
7.30 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 5.51 EUR (6.04 USD) in Australia and 9.12 EUR (10 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 39.6% lower in Australia.

5.51 EUR
9.12 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 8.27 EUR (9.06 USD) in Australia and 10.95 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 24.5% lower in Australia.

8.27 EUR
10.95 EUR

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 77.16 EUR (84.56 USD) in Australia and 91.24 EUR (100 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 15.4% lower in Australia.

77.16 EUR
91.24 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 13.78 EUR (15.1 USD) in Australia and 22.81 EUR (25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 39.6% lower in Australia.

13.78 EUR
22.81 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.76 EUR (1.93 USD) in Australia and 2.01 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 12.4% lower in Australia.

1.76 EUR
2.01 EUR

Fuel

EURUSDAUD

Australia vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.19 times more for fuel in Australia than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.01 EUR (1.11 USD) in Australia and 0.86 EUR (0.95 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 14.9% lower in the United States.

1.01 EUR
0.86 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.01 EUR (1.1 USD) in Australia and 0.84 EUR (0.92 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 16.8% lower in the United States.

1.01 EUR
0.84 EUR

LPG 1L

0.41 EUR
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Transportation

EURUSDAUD

Australia vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.04 times more for transportation in Australia than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 119.81 EUR (131.31 USD) in Australia and 117.7 EUR (129 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 1.8% lower in the United States.

119.81 EUR
117.70 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.76 EUR (3.02 USD) in Australia and 2.51 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 9.1% lower in the United States.

2.76 EUR
2.51 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 33.07 EUR (36.24 USD) in Australia and 27.37 EUR (30 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 17.2% lower in the United States.

33.07 EUR
27.37 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.54 EUR (1.69 USD) in Australia and 1.7 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 9.4% lower in Australia.

1.54 EUR
1.70 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 2.76 EUR (3.02 USD) in Australia and 4.11 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 32.8% lower in Australia.

2.76 EUR
4.11 EUR

Sports & entertainment

EURUSDAUD

Australia vs. United States - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 13.23 EUR (14.5 USD) in Australia and 16.42 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 19.4% lower in Australia.

13.23 EUR
16.42 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 49.51 EUR (54.27 USD) in Australia and 89.66 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 44.8% lower in Australia.

49.51 EUR
89.66 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 14.25 EUR (15.62 USD) in Australia and 34.67 EUR (38 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 58.9% lower in Australia.

14.25 EUR
34.67 EUR

Flats for rent

EURUSDAUD

Australia vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.98 times less for renting an apartment in Australia than in the United States.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 1587 EUR (1739.24 USD) in Australia and 3468 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 54.2% lower in Australia.

1 587 EUR
3 468 EUR

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 1146 EUR (1255.88 USD) in Australia and 2172 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 47.2% lower in Australia.

1 146 EUR
2 172 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 3284 EUR (3599.28 USD) in Australia and 6473 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 49.3% lower in Australia.

3 284 EUR
6 473 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 2010 EUR (2203.31 USD) in Australia and 3748 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 46.4% lower in Australia.

2 010 EUR
3 748 EUR

Flats for sale

EURUSDAUD

Australia vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.13 times less for buying an apartment in Australia than in the United States.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 11737 EUR (12863.15 USD) in Australia and 13028 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 9.9% lower in Australia.

11 737 EUR
13 028 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 7313 EUR (8015.17 USD) in Australia and 8463 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 13.6% lower in Australia.

7 313 EUR
8 463 EUR

Salary

EURUSDAUD

Australia vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Australia is 1.58 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 3473 EUR (3806.27 USD) in Australia and 5472 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 36.5% lower in Australia.

3 473 EUR
5 472 EUR

Hotels

EURUSDAUD

Australia vs. United States - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

-
94.7 EUR

Two stars

106 EUR
133 EUR

Three stars

138 EUR
178 EUR

Four stars

186 EUR
230 EUR

Five stars

289 EUR
548 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Australia: 19 cities, 411 hotels • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels

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