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Cost of Living & Prices:
Australia vs. United States

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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 2.8 EUR (3.3 USD) in Australia and 6.29 EUR (7.41 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 55.5% lower in Australia.

2.80 EUR
6.29 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.35 EUR (2.77 USD) in Australia and 2.14 EUR (2.52 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 8.9% lower in the United States.

2.35 EUR
2.14 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 11.91 EUR (14.03 USD) in Australia and 16.93 EUR (19.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 29.7% lower in Australia.

11.91 EUR
16.93 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 11.13 EUR (13.11 USD) in Australia and 15.28 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 27.2% lower in Australia.

11.13 EUR
15.28 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 7.27 EUR (8.57 USD) in Australia and 13.65 EUR (16.08 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 46.7% lower in Australia.

7.27 EUR
13.65 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 27.82 EUR (32.77 USD) in Australia and 16.13 EUR (19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 42% lower in the United States.

27.82 EUR
16.13 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 4.08 EUR (4.8 USD) in Australia and 2.84 EUR (3.34 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 30.4% lower in the United States.

4.08 EUR
2.84 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 4.35 EUR (5.13 USD) for 12 eggs in Australia and 6.1 EUR (7.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 28.7% lower in Australia.

4.35 EUR
6.10 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 4.62 EUR (5.45 USD) in Australia and 3.23 EUR (3.81 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 30.1% lower in the United States.

4.62 EUR
3.23 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 29.94 EUR (35.27 USD) in Australia and 21.22 EUR (24.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 29.1% lower in the United States.

29.94 EUR
21.22 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.85 EUR (2.18 USD) in Australia and 2.5 EUR (2.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 26% lower in Australia.

1.85 EUR
2.50 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 2.34 EUR (2.76 USD) in Australia and 4.25 EUR (5.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 44.9% lower in Australia.

2.34 EUR
4.25 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 8.01 EUR (9.44 USD) in Australia and 14.57 EUR (17.16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 45% lower in Australia.

8.01 EUR
14.57 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.48 EUR (1.74 USD) in Australia and 1.35 EUR (1.59 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 8.8% lower in the United States.

1.48 EUR
1.35 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.98 EUR (2.33 USD) in Australia and 3.4 EUR (4.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 41.8% lower in Australia.

1.98 EUR
3.40 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.67 EUR (3.14 USD) in Australia and 4.86 EUR (5.72 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 45.1% lower in Australia.

2.67 EUR
4.86 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.16 EUR (2.54 USD) in Australia and 3.18 EUR (3.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 32.1% lower in Australia.

2.16 EUR
3.18 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.94 EUR (2.29 USD) in Australia and 7.02 EUR (8.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 72.4% lower in Australia.

1.94 EUR
7.02 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 23.99 EUR (28.26 USD) in Australia and 7.62 EUR (8.98 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 68.2% lower in the United States.

23.99 EUR
7.62 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 3.79 EUR (4.47 USD) in Australia and 5.41 EUR (6.37 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 29.9% lower in Australia.

3.79 EUR
5.41 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.11 EUR (1.31 USD) in Australia and 2.11 EUR (2.49 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 47.4% lower in Australia.

1.11 EUR
2.11 EUR

Restaurant

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Australia vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.63 times less for meals in restaurants in Australia than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 2.88 EUR (3.39 USD) in Australia and 4.98 EUR (5.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 42.2% lower in Australia.

2.88 EUR
4.98 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.2 EUR (2.6 USD) in Australia and 2.8 EUR (3.3 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 21.4% lower in Australia.

2.20 EUR
2.80 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 5.56 EUR (6.55 USD) in Australia and 6.79 EUR (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 18.1% lower in Australia.

5.56 EUR
6.79 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 6.12 EUR (7.21 USD) in Australia and 10.19 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 39.9% lower in Australia.

6.12 EUR
10.19 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 8.35 EUR (9.83 USD) in Australia and 10.19 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 18.1% lower in Australia.

8.35 EUR
10.19 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 68.25 EUR (80.39 USD) in Australia and 118.86 EUR (140 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 42.6% lower in Australia.

68.25 EUR
118.86 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 13.91 EUR (16.38 USD) in Australia and 22.07 EUR (26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 37% lower in Australia.

13.91 EUR
22.07 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.69 EUR (1.99 USD) in Australia and 2.16 EUR (2.55 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 21.8% lower in Australia.

1.69 EUR
2.16 EUR

Fuel

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Australia vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.15 times more for fuel in Australia than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.95 EUR (1.12 USD) in Australia and 0.84 EUR (0.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 11.6% lower in the United States.

0.95 EUR
0.84 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.93 EUR (1.09 USD) in Australia and 0.79 EUR (0.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 15.1% lower in the United States.

0.93 EUR
0.79 EUR

LPG 1L

0.35 EUR
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Transportation

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Australia vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.11 times more for transportation in Australia than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 120.96 EUR (142.48 USD) in Australia and 112.07 EUR (132 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 7.3% lower in the United States.

120.96 EUR
112.07 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.78 EUR (3.28 USD) in Australia and 2.46 EUR (2.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 11.5% lower in the United States.

2.78 EUR
2.46 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 44.51 EUR (52.43 USD) in Australia and 35.66 EUR (42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 19.9% lower in the United States.

44.51 EUR
35.66 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.5 EUR (2.95 USD) in Australia and 1.84 EUR (2.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 26.4% lower in the United States.

2.50 EUR
1.84 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 3.34 EUR (3.93 USD) in Australia and 4.24 EUR (4.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 21.2% lower in Australia.

3.34 EUR
4.24 EUR

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 13.35 EUR (15.73 USD) in Australia and 16.98 EUR (20 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 21.4% lower in Australia.

13.35 EUR
16.98 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 52.08 EUR (61.34 USD) in Australia and 133.95 EUR (157.77 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 61.1% lower in Australia.

52.08 EUR
133.95 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 17.83 EUR (21 USD) in Australia and 55.18 EUR (65 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 67.7% lower in Australia.

17.83 EUR
55.18 EUR

Flats for rent

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Australia vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.84 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 1853 EUR (2182.73 USD) in Australia and 3445 EUR (4057.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 46.2% lower in Australia.

1 853 EUR
3 445 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 1287 EUR (1515.68 USD) in Australia and 2159 EUR (2543.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 40.4% lower in Australia.

1 287 EUR
2 159 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 3847 EUR (4531.43 USD) in Australia and 6980 EUR (8221.43 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 44.9% lower in Australia.

3 847 EUR
6 980 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 2270 EUR (2673.92 USD) in Australia and 4437 EUR (5226.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 48.8% lower in Australia.

2 270 EUR
4 437 EUR

Flats for sale

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Australia vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.47 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 10619 EUR (12508.18 USD) in Australia and 14734 EUR (17355.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 27.9% lower in Australia.

10 619 EUR
14 734 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 6441 EUR (7586.32 USD) in Australia and 10337 EUR (12176.1 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 37.7% lower in Australia.

6 441 EUR
10 337 EUR

Salary

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Australia vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Australia is 1.29 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 3398 EUR (4002.3 USD) in Australia and 4368 EUR (5145.25 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 22.2% lower in Australia.

3 398 EUR
4 368 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

-
88.1 EUR

Two stars

98.2 EUR
124 EUR

Three stars

129 EUR
166 EUR

Four stars

173 EUR
214 EUR

Five stars

269 EUR
510 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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