The cost of living in Australia

In general, Australia is a very affordable place to live. Compared to London for instance, the cost of transport, accommodation, entertainment and so on are at much lower levels. If you compare living costs in Australia to New Zealand, you will find that some cities such as Sydney a little more expensive to live in, however your high AUD income will give you strong purchasing power and in general a better quality of life.

Below is a table of some helpful price comparisons:

Average price comparisons between Sydney, London and Wellington (AUD$)

 Item  Sydney  London  Wellington 
 Rent (two bdrm flat per month)   1,200  3,540 1,100
 Daily travel card  15 16 8
 Cinema ticket  15 18 13
 Coffee 3 4 3
 Litre of petrol  1.30 2.30 1.40
 Bottle of beer in a pub  5 8 5.50
 Glass of wine in a pub   5 8 5.50
 Pub meal (two courses)   15 25 18
 Litre of milk   2 2 1.80
 Loaf of bread  3 3 2.70
 Daily newspaper  1.20 1.50 1.10


To find out how much your currency is worth in Australian dollars, click here to view XE's website.

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