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Cost of Living & Prices:
United Kingdom vs. Australia

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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United Kingdom vs. Australia - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.21 times less for grocery shopping in the United Kingdom than in Australia.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.39 USD in the United Kingdom and 3.35 USD in Australia. The price of this product is 1.2% lower in Australia.

3.39 USD
3.35 USD

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.96 USD in the United Kingdom and 2.81 USD in Australia. The price of this product is 30.2% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.96 USD
2.81 USD

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 14.12 USD in the United Kingdom and 14.22 USD in Australia. The price of this product is 0.7% lower in the United Kingdom.

14.12 USD
14.22 USD

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 11.58 USD in the United Kingdom and 13.29 USD in Australia. The price of this product is 12.9% lower in the United Kingdom.

11.58 USD
13.29 USD

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 8.72 USD in the United Kingdom and 8.68 USD in Australia. The price of this product is 0.5% lower in Australia.

8.72 USD
8.68 USD

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 23.16 USD in the United Kingdom and 33.21 USD in Australia. The price of this product is 30.3% lower in the United Kingdom.

23.16 USD
33.21 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 3.26 USD in the United Kingdom and 4.87 USD in Australia. The price of this product is 33.1% lower in the United Kingdom.

3.26 USD
4.87 USD

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 4.96 USD for 12 eggs in the United Kingdom and 5.19 USD in Australia. The price of this product is 4.4% lower in the United Kingdom.

4.96 USD
5.19 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 4.06 USD in the United Kingdom and 5.52 USD in Australia. The price of this product is 26.4% lower in the United Kingdom.

4.06 USD
5.52 USD

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 29.61 USD in the United Kingdom and 35.27 USD in Australia. The price of this product is 16% lower in the United Kingdom.

29.61 USD
35.27 USD

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.38 USD in the United Kingdom and 2.21 USD in Australia. The price of this product is 37.6% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.38 USD
2.21 USD

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 2.23 USD in the United Kingdom and 2.8 USD in Australia. The price of this product is 20.4% lower in the United Kingdom.

2.23 USD
2.80 USD

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 10.84 USD in the United Kingdom and 9.57 USD in Australia. The price of this product is 11.7% lower in Australia.

10.84 USD
9.57 USD

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.77 USD in the United Kingdom and 1.77 USD in Australia. The price of this product is 0% lower in Australia.

1.77 USD
1.77 USD

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.83 USD in the United Kingdom and 2.36 USD in Australia. The price of this product is 22.5% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.83 USD
2.36 USD

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 3.13 USD in the United Kingdom and 3.18 USD in Australia. The price of this product is 1.6% lower in the United Kingdom.

3.13 USD
3.18 USD

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.63 USD in the United Kingdom and 2.58 USD in Australia. The price of this product is 36.8% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.63 USD
2.58 USD

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 2.53 USD in the United Kingdom and 2.32 USD in Australia. The price of this product is 8.3% lower in Australia.

2.53 USD
2.32 USD

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 19.23 USD in the United Kingdom and 28.26 USD in Australia. The price of this product is 32% lower in the United Kingdom.

19.23 USD
28.26 USD

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 3.66 USD in the United Kingdom and 4.53 USD in Australia. The price of this product is 19.2% lower in the United Kingdom.

3.66 USD
4.53 USD

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.92 USD in the United Kingdom and 1.33 USD in Australia. The price of this product is 30.7% lower in Australia.

1.92 USD
1.33 USD

Restaurant

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United Kingdom vs. Australia - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.34 times more for meals in restaurants in the United Kingdom than in Australia.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.22 USD in the United Kingdom and 3.44 USD in Australia. The price of this product is 34.1% lower in Australia.

5.22 USD
3.44 USD

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.86 USD in the United Kingdom and 2.63 USD in Australia. The price of this product is 8% lower in Australia.

2.86 USD
2.63 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 8.81 USD in the United Kingdom and 6.64 USD in Australia. The price of this product is 24.6% lower in Australia.

8.81 USD
6.64 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 8.05 USD in the United Kingdom and 7.31 USD in Australia. The price of this product is 9.2% lower in Australia.

8.05 USD
7.31 USD

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 10.9 USD in the United Kingdom and 9.96 USD in Australia. The price of this product is 8.6% lower in Australia.

10.90 USD
9.96 USD

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 108.97 USD in the United Kingdom and 81.48 USD in Australia. The price of this product is 25.2% lower in Australia.

108.97 USD
81.48 USD

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 27.24 USD in the United Kingdom and 16.61 USD in Australia. The price of this product is 39% lower in Australia.

27.24 USD
16.61 USD

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.8 USD in the United Kingdom and 2.01 USD in Australia. The price of this product is 10.4% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.80 USD
2.01 USD

Fuel

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United Kingdom vs. Australia - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.92 times more for fuel in the United Kingdom than in Australia.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.93 USD in the United Kingdom and 1.12 USD in Australia. The price of this product is 42% lower in Australia.

1.93 USD
1.12 USD

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.83 USD in the United Kingdom and 1.09 USD in Australia. The price of this product is 40.4% lower in Australia.

1.83 USD
1.09 USD

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 1.28 USD in the United Kingdom and 0.41 USD in Australia. The price of this product is 68% lower in Australia.

1.28 USD
0.41 USD

Transportation

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United Kingdom vs. Australia - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.48 times more for transportation in the United Kingdom than in Australia.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 253.47 USD in the United Kingdom and 144.4 USD in Australia. The price of this product is 43% lower in Australia.

253.47 USD
144.40 USD

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 4.09 USD in the United Kingdom and 3.32 USD in Australia. The price of this product is 18.8% lower in Australia.

4.09 USD
3.32 USD

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 40.86 USD in the United Kingdom and 53.14 USD in Australia. The price of this product is 23.1% lower in the United Kingdom.

40.86 USD
53.14 USD

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 3.41 USD in the United Kingdom and 2.99 USD in Australia. The price of this product is 12.3% lower in Australia.

3.41 USD
2.99 USD

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 5.99 USD in the United Kingdom and 3.99 USD in Australia. The price of this product is 33.4% lower in Australia.

5.99 USD
3.99 USD

Sports & entertainment

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

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 20.43 USD in the United Kingdom and 15.94 USD in Australia. The price of this product is 22% lower in Australia.

20.43 USD
15.94 USD

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 65.65 USD in the United Kingdom and 62.17 USD in Australia. The price of this product is 5.3% lower in Australia.

65.65 USD
62.17 USD

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 24.45 USD in the United Kingdom and 21.28 USD in Australia. The price of this product is 13% lower in Australia.

24.45 USD
21.28 USD

Flats for rent

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United Kingdom vs. Australia - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.32 times more for renting an apartment in the United Kingdom than in Australia.

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 3021 USD in the United Kingdom and 2212 USD in Australia. The price of this product is 26.8% lower in Australia.

3 021 USD
2 212 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 2254 USD in the United Kingdom and 1536 USD in Australia. The price of this product is 31.9% lower in Australia.

2 254 USD
1 536 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 5613 USD in the United Kingdom and 4593 USD in Australia. The price of this product is 18.2% lower in Australia.

5 613 USD
4 593 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 3747 USD in the United Kingdom and 2710 USD in Australia. The price of this product is 27.7% lower in Australia.

3 747 USD
2 710 USD

Flats for sale

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United Kingdom vs. Australia - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.58 times more for buying an apartment in the United Kingdom than in Australia.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 20665 USD in the United Kingdom and 12677 USD in Australia. The price of this product is 38.7% lower in Australia.

20 665 USD
12 677 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 11492 USD in the United Kingdom and 7689 USD in Australia. The price of this product is 33.1% lower in Australia.

11 492 USD
7 689 USD

Salary

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United Kingdom vs. Australia - average salary. The average salary in the United Kingdom is 1 times lower than in Australia.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 4044 USD in the United Kingdom and 4056 USD in Australia. The average salary is 0.3% lower in the United Kingdom.

4 044 USD
4 056 USD

Hotels

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

One star

160 USD
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Two stars

122 USD
116 USD

Three stars

128 USD
151 USD

Four stars

166 USD
203 USD

Five stars

422 USD
317 USD

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • United Kingdom: 20 cities, 1334 hotels • Australia: 19 cities, 411 hotels

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