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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

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Australia vs. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.02 times less for grocery shopping in Australia than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.13 USD in Australia and 5.84 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 46.4% lower in Australia.

3.13 USD
5.84 USD

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.5 USD in Australia and 2.39 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 4.4% lower in the United States.

2.50 USD
2.39 USD

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 14.78 USD in Australia and 20.99 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 29.6% lower in Australia.

14.78 USD
20.99 USD

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 12.53 USD in Australia and 18 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 30.4% lower in Australia.

12.53 USD
18.00 USD

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 8.37 USD in Australia and 17.42 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 52% lower in Australia.

8.37 USD
17.42 USD

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 27.23 USD in Australia and 16 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 41.2% lower in the United States.

27.23 USD
16.00 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 4.56 USD in Australia and 3.21 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 29.6% lower in the United States.

4.56 USD
3.21 USD

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 3.94 USD for 12 eggs in Australia and 4.74 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 16.9% lower in Australia.

3.94 USD
4.74 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 4.95 USD in Australia and 3.93 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 20.6% lower in the United States.

4.95 USD
3.93 USD

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

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

35.27 USD
24.99 USD

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.75 USD in Australia and 2.84 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 3.2% lower in Australia.

2.75 USD
2.84 USD

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 2.45 USD in Australia and 4.27 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 42.6% lower in Australia.

2.45 USD
4.27 USD

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 9.18 USD in Australia and 16.71 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 45.1% lower in Australia.

9.18 USD
16.71 USD

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.56 USD in Australia and 1.25 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 19.9% lower in the United States.

1.56 USD
1.25 USD

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.19 USD in Australia and 3.9 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 43.8% lower in Australia.

2.19 USD
3.90 USD

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.66 USD in Australia and 5.33 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 50.1% lower in Australia.

2.66 USD
5.33 USD

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.51 USD in Australia and 4.26 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 41.1% lower in Australia.

2.51 USD
4.26 USD

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 2.13 USD in Australia and 8.22 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 74.1% lower in Australia.

2.13 USD
8.22 USD

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

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

28.26 USD
8.98 USD

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.26 USD in Australia and 6.25 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 15.8% lower in Australia.

5.26 USD
6.25 USD

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.58 USD in Australia and 2.5 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 36.8% lower in Australia.

1.58 USD
2.50 USD

Restaurant

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Australia vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.19 times less for meals in restaurants in Australia than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 3.12 USD in Australia and 5.22 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 40.2% lower in Australia.

3.12 USD
5.22 USD

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.29 USD in Australia and 2.8 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 18.2% lower in Australia.

2.29 USD
2.80 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 6.59 USD in Australia and 8 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 17.6% lower in Australia.

6.59 USD
8.00 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 6.59 USD in Australia and 10 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 34.1% lower in Australia.

6.59 USD
10.00 USD

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 9.89 USD in Australia and 12 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 17.6% lower in Australia.

9.89 USD
12.00 USD

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 92.31 USD in Australia and 100 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 7.7% lower in Australia.

92.31 USD
100.00 USD

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 16.48 USD in Australia and 25 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 34.1% lower in Australia.

16.48 USD
25.00 USD

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.11 USD in Australia and 2.2 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 4.1% lower in Australia.

2.11 USD
2.20 USD

Fuel

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Australia vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.18 times more for fuel in Australia than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.11 USD in Australia and 0.95 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 14.4% lower in the United States.

1.11 USD
0.95 USD

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.1 USD in Australia and 0.92 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 16.4% lower in the United States.

1.10 USD
0.92 USD

LPG 1L

0.45 USD
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Transportation

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Australia vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.14 times more for transportation in Australia than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 143.34 USD in Australia and 129 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 10% lower in the United States.

143.34 USD
129.00 USD

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 3.3 USD in Australia and 2.75 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 16.7% lower in the United States.

3.30 USD
2.75 USD

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 39.56 USD in Australia and 30 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 24.2% lower in the United States.

39.56 USD
30.00 USD

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.85 USD in Australia and 1.86 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 0.5% lower in Australia.

1.85 USD
1.86 USD

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 3.3 USD in Australia and 4.5 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 26.7% lower in Australia.

3.30 USD
4.50 USD

Sports & entertainment

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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 15.82 USD in Australia and 18 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 12.1% lower in Australia.

15.82 USD
18.00 USD

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 59.24 USD in Australia and 98.26 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 39.7% lower in Australia.

59.24 USD
98.26 USD

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 17.05 USD in Australia and 38 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 55.1% lower in Australia.

17.05 USD
38.00 USD

Flats for rent

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Australia vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.81 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 1899 USD in Australia and 3800 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 50% lower in Australia.

1 899 USD
3 800 USD

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 1371 USD in Australia and 2380 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 42.4% lower in Australia.

1 371 USD
2 380 USD

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 3929 USD in Australia and 7094 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 44.6% lower in Australia.

3 929 USD
7 094 USD

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 2405 USD in Australia and 4107 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 41.4% lower in Australia.

2 405 USD
4 107 USD

Flats for sale

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Australia vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.03 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 14041 USD in Australia and 14278 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 1.7% lower in Australia.

14 041 USD
14 278 USD

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 8749 USD in Australia and 9275 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 5.7% lower in Australia.

8 749 USD
9 275 USD

Salary

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Australia vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Australia is 1.44 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 4155 USD in Australia and 5997 USD in the United States. The average salary is 30.7% lower in Australia.

4 155 USD
5 997 USD

Hotels

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

One star

-
99.8 USD

Two stars

118 USD
157 USD

Three stars

154 USD
221 USD

Four stars

205 USD
309 USD

Five stars

333 USD
654 USD

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 1 Nov 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 15 Nov 2024) • Australia: 20 cities, 453 hotels • United States: 20 cities, 3602 hotels

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