Cost of living comparison
compared to
Australia vs. Nebraska Cost of Living Summary
Australia is 12.1% more expensive than Nebraska.
- Restaurants
-
pay 1.4% more in Australia
- Groceries
-
pay 2.5% less in Australia
- Transportation
-
pay 25.3% more in Australia
- Housing
-
pay 8.4% less in Australia
- Childcare
-
pay 10.5% more in Australia
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 39.6% more in Australia
- Clothing
-
pay 18.9% more in Australia
The cost of entertainment and sports, transportation, clothing, childcare, and restaurants in Australia are more expensive than in Nebraska. Expenses including housing and groceries are lower in Australia.
Australia vs. Nebraska Cost Breakdown
If you lived in Australia instead of Nebraska, you would:
pay 1.4% more for restaurants
|
Nebraska
|
Australia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$17.75
|
$17.15
A$25.82
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$12.00
|
$9.64
A$14.51
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.59
|
$2.63
A$3.96
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.69
|
$2.14
A$3.23
|
|
Nebraska vs. Australia - Cost of restaurants
pay 2.5% less for groceries
|
Nebraska
|
Australia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.98
|
$2.39
A$3.60
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$5.41
|
$4.21
A$6.34
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$3.34
|
$5.84
A$8.80
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.65
|
$4.36
A$6.57
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$4.18
|
$3.87
A$5.83
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.59
|
$1.48
A$2.23
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.92
|
$1.27
A$1.91
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.63
|
$1.32
A$1.98
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.99
|
$1.93
A$2.90
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.98
|
$1.10
A$1.66
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.34
|
$0.97
A$1.47
|
|
Nebraska vs. Australia - Cost of groceries
pay 25.3% more for transportation
|
Nebraska
|
Australia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$2.99
|
$4.48
A$6.74
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$56.67
|
$86.18
A$129.74
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$33,074.87
|
$27,666.22
A$41,653.46
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$15.39
|
$17.83
A$26.85
|
|
Nebraska vs. Australia - Cost of transportation
pay 8.4% less for housing
|
Nebraska
|
Australia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$64.67
|
$54.93
A$82.71
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,180.38
|
$1,188.50
A$1,789.37
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$947.12
|
$962.42
A$1,448.99
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$169.30
|
$133.71
A$201.31
|
|
Nebraska vs. Australia - Cost of housing
pay 10.5% more for childcare
|
Nebraska
|
Australia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$894.38
|
$1,475.00
A$2,220.71
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$24,673.50
|
$13,848.50
A$20,849.89
|
|
Nebraska vs. Australia - Cost of childcare
pay 39.6% more for entertainment and sports
|
Nebraska
|
Australia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$5.25
|
$6.47
A$9.74
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$5.41
|
$3.56
A$5.36
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$9.21
|
$28.78
A$43.33
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$48.75
|
$51.13
A$76.98
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$14.25
|
$13.10
A$19.72
|
|
Nebraska vs. Australia - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 18.9% more for clothing
|
Nebraska
|
Australia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$48.33
|
$69.65
A$104.86
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$37.12
|
$48.53
A$73.07
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$90.70
|
$99.22
A$149.38
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$118.40
|
$107.98
A$162.57
|
|
Nebraska vs. Australia - Cost of clothing
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