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Cost of Living & Prices:
United States 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

EURUSDAUD

United States vs. Australia - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.03 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in Australia.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 6.48 EUR (7.41 USD) in the United States and 2.83 EUR (3.24 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 56.3% lower in Australia.

6.48 EUR
2.83 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.2 EUR (2.52 USD) in the United States and 2.38 EUR (2.72 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 7.6% lower in the United States.

2.20 EUR
2.38 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 17.44 EUR (19.94 USD) in the United States and 12.04 EUR (13.76 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 31% lower in Australia.

17.44 EUR
12.04 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 15.75 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 11.25 EUR (12.86 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 28.6% lower in Australia.

15.75 EUR
11.25 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 14.07 EUR (16.08 USD) in the United States and 7.35 EUR (8.4 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 47.8% lower in Australia.

14.07 EUR
7.35 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 16.62 EUR (19 USD) in the United States and 28.12 EUR (32.14 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 40.9% lower in the United States.

16.62 EUR
28.12 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.92 EUR (3.34 USD) in the United States and 4.12 EUR (4.71 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 29.1% lower in the United States.

2.92 EUR
4.12 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.29 EUR (7.19 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 4.4 EUR (5.03 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 30% lower in Australia.

6.29 EUR
4.40 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.33 EUR (3.81 USD) in the United States and 4.67 EUR (5.34 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 28.7% lower in the United States.

3.33 EUR
4.67 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 21.86 EUR (24.99 USD) in the United States and 30.86 EUR (35.27 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 29.2% lower in the United States.

21.86 EUR
30.86 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.57 EUR (2.94 USD) in the United States and 1.87 EUR (2.13 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 27.2% lower in Australia.

2.57 EUR
1.87 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 4.38 EUR (5.01 USD) in the United States and 2.37 EUR (2.71 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 45.9% lower in Australia.

4.38 EUR
2.37 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 15.01 EUR (17.16 USD) in the United States and 8.1 EUR (9.26 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 46% lower in Australia.

15.01 EUR
8.10 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.39 EUR (1.59 USD) in the United States and 1.5 EUR (1.71 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 7.3% lower in the United States.

1.39 EUR
1.50 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.51 EUR (4.01 USD) in the United States and 2 EUR (2.29 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 43% lower in Australia.

3.51 EUR
2.00 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 5 EUR (5.72 USD) in the United States and 2.69 EUR (3.08 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 46.2% lower in Australia.

5.00 EUR
2.69 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.27 EUR (3.74 USD) in the United States and 2.18 EUR (2.49 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 33.3% lower in Australia.

3.27 EUR
2.18 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.24 EUR (8.27 USD) in the United States and 1.96 EUR (2.24 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 72.9% lower in Australia.

7.24 EUR
1.96 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 7.86 EUR (8.98 USD) in the United States and 24.72 EUR (28.26 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 68.2% lower in the United States.

7.86 EUR
24.72 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.57 EUR (6.37 USD) in the United States and 3.84 EUR (4.38 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 31.1% lower in Australia.

5.57 EUR
3.84 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.18 EUR (2.49 USD) in the United States and 1.12 EUR (1.29 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 48.6% lower in Australia.

2.18 EUR
1.12 EUR

Restaurant

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United States vs. Australia - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.67 times more for meals in restaurants in the United States than in Australia.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.13 EUR (5.86 USD) in the United States and 2.91 EUR (3.33 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 43.3% lower in Australia.

5.13 EUR
2.91 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.89 EUR (3.3 USD) in the United States and 2.23 EUR (2.55 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 22.8% lower in Australia.

2.89 EUR
2.23 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 7 EUR (8 USD) in the United States and 5.62 EUR (6.43 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 19.7% lower in Australia.

7.00 EUR
5.62 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 10.5 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 6.19 EUR (7.07 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 41% lower in Australia.

10.50 EUR
6.19 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 10.5 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 8.44 EUR (9.64 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 19.6% lower in Australia.

10.50 EUR
8.44 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 122.48 EUR (140 USD) in the United States and 68.99 EUR (78.86 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 43.7% lower in Australia.

122.48 EUR
68.99 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 22.75 EUR (26 USD) in the United States and 14.06 EUR (16.07 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 38.2% lower in Australia.

22.75 EUR
14.06 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.23 EUR (2.55 USD) in the United States and 1.7 EUR (1.95 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 23.8% lower in Australia.

2.23 EUR
1.70 EUR

Fuel

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United States vs. Australia - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.16 times less for fuel in the United States than in Australia.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.86 EUR (0.99 USD) in the United States and 0.98 EUR (1.12 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 12.2% lower in the United States.

0.86 EUR
0.98 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.81 EUR (0.93 USD) in the United States and 0.96 EUR (1.09 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 15.6% lower in the United States.

0.81 EUR
0.96 EUR

LPG 1L

-
0.36 EUR

Transportation

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United States vs. Australia - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.09 times less for transportation in the United States than in Australia.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 115.48 EUR (132 USD) in the United States and 122.27 EUR (139.76 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 5.6% lower in the United States.

115.48 EUR
122.27 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.54 EUR (2.9 USD) in the United States and 2.81 EUR (3.21 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 9.6% lower in the United States.

2.54 EUR
2.81 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 36.74 EUR (42 USD) in the United States and 45 EUR (51.43 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 18.4% lower in the United States.

36.74 EUR
45.00 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.9 EUR (2.17 USD) in the United States and 2.53 EUR (2.89 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 24.9% lower in the United States.

1.90 EUR
2.53 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.37 EUR (4.99 USD) in the United States and 3.37 EUR (3.86 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 22.9% lower in Australia.

4.37 EUR
3.37 EUR

Sports & entertainment

EURUSDAUD

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

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 17.5 EUR (20 USD) in the United States and 13.5 EUR (15.43 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 22.9% lower in Australia.

17.50 EUR
13.50 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 138.03 EUR (157.77 USD) in the United States and 52.64 EUR (60.17 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 61.9% lower in Australia.

138.03 EUR
52.64 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 56.87 EUR (65 USD) in the United States and 18.02 EUR (20.6 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 68.3% lower in Australia.

56.87 EUR
18.02 EUR

Flats for rent

EURUSDAUD

United States vs. Australia - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.87 times more for renting an apartment in the United States 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 3550 EUR (4057.67 USD) in the United States and 1873 EUR (2141.08 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 47.2% lower in Australia.

3 550 EUR
1 873 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 2225 EUR (2543.17 USD) in the United States and 1301 EUR (1486.76 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 41.5% lower in Australia.

2 225 EUR
1 301 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 7193 EUR (8221.43 USD) in the United States and 3889 EUR (4444.96 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 45.9% lower in Australia.

7 193 EUR
3 889 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 4573 EUR (5226.67 USD) in the United States and 2295 EUR (2622.9 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 49.8% lower in Australia.

4 573 EUR
2 295 EUR

Flats for sale

EURUSDAUD

United States vs. Australia - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.5 times more for buying an apartment in the United States 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 15183 EUR (17355.2 USD) in the United States and 10734 EUR (12269.49 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 29.3% lower in Australia.

15 183 EUR
10 734 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 10652 EUR (12176.1 USD) in the United States and 6510 EUR (7441.55 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 38.9% lower in Australia.

10 652 EUR
6 510 EUR

Salary

EURUSDAUD

United States vs. Australia - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 1.31 times higher than in Australia.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 4501 EUR (5145.25 USD) in the United States and 3435 EUR (3925.92 USD) in Australia. The average salary is 23.7% lower in Australia.

4 501 EUR
3 435 EUR

Hotels

EURUSDAUD

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

One star

90.8 EUR
-

Two stars

128 EUR
101 EUR

Three stars

171 EUR
132 EUR

Four stars

221 EUR
178 EUR

Five stars

526 EUR
277 EUR

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

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