Cost of living comparison
compared to
Phoenix vs. Australia Cost of Living Summary
Phoenix is 9.6% more expensive than Australia overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 13.8% more in Phoenix
- Groceries
-
pay 25.8% more in Phoenix
- Transportation
-
pay 10.2% less in Phoenix
- Housing
-
pay 45.8% more in Phoenix
- Childcare
-
pay 3.8% more in Phoenix
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 2.7% less in Phoenix
- Clothing
-
pay 9.3% less in Phoenix
The cost of housing, groceries, restaurants, and childcare in Phoenix are more expensive than in Australia. Expenses including transportation, clothing, and entertainment and sports are lower in Phoenix.
Phoenix vs. Australia Cost Breakdown
If you lived in Phoenix instead of Australia, you would:
pay 13.8% more for restaurants
|
Australia
|
Phoenix
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$17.15
A$25.82
|
$20.00
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$9.64
A$14.51
|
$12.25
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.63
A$3.96
|
$2.80
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.14
A$3.23
|
$2.25
|
|
Australia vs. Phoenix - Cost of restaurants
pay 25.8% more for groceries
|
Australia
|
Phoenix
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.39
A$3.60
|
$4.20
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$4.21
A$6.34
|
$6.38
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$5.84
A$8.80
|
$3.40
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$4.36
A$6.57
|
$5.10
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$3.87
A$5.83
|
$5.93
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.48
A$2.23
|
$2.06
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.27
A$1.91
|
$0.75
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.32
A$1.98
|
$1.74
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.93
A$2.90
|
$2.63
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.10
A$1.66
|
$1.42
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.97
A$1.47
|
$1.30
|
|
Australia vs. Phoenix - Cost of groceries
pay 10.2% less for transportation
|
Australia
|
Phoenix
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.48
A$6.74
|
$3.52
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$86.18
A$129.74
|
$62.00
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$27,666.22
A$41,653.46
|
$36,113.30
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$17.83
A$26.85
|
$13.94
|
|
Australia vs. Phoenix - Cost of transportation
pay 45.8% more for housing
|
Australia
|
Phoenix
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$54.93
A$82.71
|
$81.88
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,188.50
A$1,789.37
|
$1,682.00
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$962.42
A$1,448.99
|
$1,405.24
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$133.71
A$201.31
|
$196.17
|
|
Australia vs. Phoenix - Cost of housing
pay 3.8% more for childcare
|
Australia
|
Phoenix
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$1,475.00
A$2,220.71
|
$1,271.43
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$13,848.50
A$20,849.89
|
$16,800.00
|
|
Australia vs. Phoenix - Cost of childcare
pay 2.7% less for entertainment and sports
|
Australia
|
Phoenix
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$6.47
A$9.74
|
$6.00
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.56
A$5.36
|
$6.04
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$28.78
A$43.33
|
$11.62
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$51.13
A$76.98
|
$41.36
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$13.10
A$19.72
|
$13.50
|
|
Australia vs. Phoenix - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 9.3% less for clothing
|
Australia
|
Phoenix
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$69.65
A$104.86
|
$53.12
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$48.53
A$73.07
|
$43.50
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$99.22
A$149.38
|
$91.72
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$107.98
A$162.57
|
$112.79
|
|
Australia vs. Phoenix - Cost of clothing
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