Cost of living comparison
Australia is 1.7% cheaper than Virginia.
- Restaurants
-
pay 5.2% less in Australia
- Groceries
-
pay 10.6% less in Australia
- Transportation
-
pay 9.1% more in Australia
- Housing
-
pay 24.2% less in Australia
- Childcare
-
pay 28.6% less in Australia
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 34.0% more in Australia
- Clothing
-
pay 13.4% more in Australia
The cost of entertainment and sports, clothing, and transportation in Australia are more expensive than in Virginia. Expenses including childcare, housing, groceries, and restaurants are lower in Australia.
If you lived in Australia instead of Virginia, you would:
pay 5.2% less for restaurants
Virginia
|
Australia
|
||
---|---|---|---|
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$20.49
|
$16.76
A$26.72
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$11.13
|
$9.73
A$15.52
|
|
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.48
|
$2.56
A$4.09
|
|
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.04
|
$2.16
A$3.45
|
|
pay 10.6% less for groceries
Virginia
|
Australia
|
||
---|---|---|---|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$3.44
|
$2.37
A$3.78
|
|
Local cheese (8 oz) |
$6.98
|
$4.36
A$6.96
|
|
Milk (1 gallon) |
$3.79
|
$5.80
A$9.25
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.41
|
$4.07
A$6.49
|
|
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$5.54
|
$3.94
A$6.28
|
|
Apples (1 lb) |
$2.62
|
$1.45
A$2.31
|
|
Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.74
|
$1.26
A$2.00
|
|
Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.23
|
$1.35
A$2.15
|
|
Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.41
|
$2.01
A$3.21
|
|
Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.55
|
$1.12
A$1.78
|
|
Onions (1 lb) |
$1.41
|
$0.96
A$1.53
|
|
pay 9.1% more for transportation
Virginia
|
Australia
|
||
---|---|---|---|
Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$3.36
|
$4.65
A$7.42
|
|
Monthly public transit pass |
$79.15
|
$83.03
A$132.41
|
|
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$32,788.87
|
$27,742.09
A$44,238.71
|
|
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$16.99
|
$18.38
A$29.31
|
|
pay 24.2% less for housing
Virginia
|
Australia
|
||
---|---|---|---|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$69.48
|
$55.59
A$88.65
|
|
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,832.03
|
$1,182.30
A$1,885.35
|
|
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,500.84
|
$957.92
A$1,527.54
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$145.31
|
$138.16
A$220.32
|
|
pay 28.6% less for childcare
Virginia
|
Australia
|
||
---|---|---|---|
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$1,614.20
|
$1,485.91
A$2,369.50
|
|
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$28,849.72
|
$14,667.78
A$23,389.87
|
|
pay 34.0% more for entertainment and sports
Virginia
|
Australia
|
||
---|---|---|---|
Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$6.17
|
$6.64
A$10.59
|
|
Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$5.19
|
$3.55
A$5.65
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$9.03
|
$28.07
A$44.77
|
|
Monthly membership at local gym |
$58.19
|
$52.89
A$84.34
|
|
Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$14.24
|
$13.13
A$20.94
|
|
pay 13.4% more for clothing
Virginia
|
Australia
|
||
---|---|---|---|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$53.05
|
$71.78
A$114.46
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$41.36
|
$50.24
A$80.11
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$92.16
|
$100.30
A$159.94
|
|
Men's business shoes (leather) |
$126.91
|
$111.73
A$178.17
|
|
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