Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
The cost of living in United States is 1.06 times more expensive as compared to Australia.
On this page, you will find side-by-side cost comparison between United States and Australia. We have created 172 cost-of-living indicators. We average the prices of all those indicators and take a mathematically calculated approach to determine which country is more expensive to live in between United States and Australia.
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Indicators | United States | Australia |
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1 BHK Apartment in City Center | 2,500 USD | 2,500 AUD (1,598.50 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment in City Center | 3,500 USD | 3,500 AUD (2,237.90 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment in City Center | 4,500 USD | 4,500 AUD (2,877.30 USD) |
1 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 1,800 USD | 1,800 AUD (1,150.92 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 2,500 USD | 2,500 AUD (1,598.50 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 3,200 USD | 3,200 AUD (2,046.08 USD) |
Mortgage Rates Per Month | 3.5 % | 4.5 % |
Realtor Commission | 2.5 % | 2.5 % |
Property Taxes | 0.5 to 2.5 % | 0.3 to 1.75 % |
The average housing cost in United States is 1.56 times more expensive than Australia.
Indicators | United States | Australia |
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Basic Home Furnishing | 3,000 USD | 1,200 AUD (767.28 USD) |
Electricity Cost Per Month | 150 USD | 200 AUD (127.88 USD) |
Heating Cost Per Month | 120 USD | 100 AUD (63.94 USD) |
Cooling Cost Per Month | 80 USD | 150 AUD (95.91 USD) |
Water Supply Cost Per Month | 50 USD | 80 AUD (51.15 USD) |
If you lived in United States, instead of Australia, you would have to pay 207.37% more for Utilities.
The basic home furnishing in United States costs 3.91 times more compared to Australia.
Indicators | United States | Australia |
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Standard Wifi Cost Per Month | 60 USD | 70 AUD (44.76 USD) |
Mobile Phone Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 50 USD | 50 AUD (31.97 USD) |
Landline Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 30 USD | 40 AUD (25.58 USD) |
Cable TV Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 100 USD | 60 AUD (38.36 USD) |
The internet and communication costs 70.61% more in United States compared to Australia.
Indicators | United States | Australia |
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Long Grain Rice (1 KG) | 4 USD | 3.50 AUD (2.24 USD) |
Milk (1 Liter) | 1 USD | 2.50 AUD (1.60 USD) |
Water (1 Liter) | 1 USD | 1.50 AUD (0.96 USD) |
Bread (500 gm) | 2 USD | 3 AUD (1.92 USD) |
Eggs (1 Dozen) | 3 USD | 6.50 AUD (4.16 USD) |
Cheese (1 KG) | 6 USD | 10 AUD (6.39 USD) |
Chicken Breast (1 KG) | 10 USD | 15 AUD (9.59 USD) |
In United States, the cost of 1 Liter Water and 1 Liter Milk is 1.28 times less expensive than the cost in Australia.
If you lived in United States, instead of Australia, you would have to pay 0.54% more for Groceries.
Indicators | United States | Australia |
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Apples (1 KG) | 3 USD | 4 AUD (2.56 USD) |
Bananas (1 KG) | 1.50 USD | 3 AUD (1.92 USD) |
Oranges (1 KG) | 2.50 USD | 4 AUD (2.56 USD) |
Tomatoes (1 KG) | 3 USD | 5 AUD (3.20 USD) |
Potatoes (1 KG) | 2 USD | 2.50 AUD (1.60 USD) |
Lemons (1 KG) | 2.50 USD | 4.50 AUD (2.88 USD) |
Onions (1 KG) | 2 USD | 2 AUD (1.28 USD) |
Lentils (1 KG) | 4 USD | 3 AUD (1.92 USD) |
If you lived in United States, instead of Australia, you would have to pay 1.15 times more for Fruits and Vegetables.
Indicators | United States | Australia |
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Meal at a Resonable Restaurant | 20 USD | 20 AUD (12.79 USD) |
Three-Course Meal for Two | 60 USD | 70 AUD (44.76 USD) |
Fast Food Combo Meal | 8 USD | 12 AUD (7.67 USD) |
Normal Coffee | 4 USD | 4 AUD (2.56 USD) |
Soft Drink | 2 USD | 3 AUD (1.92 USD) |
Pizza for One | 15 USD | 20 AUD (12.79 USD) |
Take-Out Delivery Meal | 20 USD | 25 AUD (15.98 USD) |
Cigarette Pack of 20 | 8 USD | 25 AUD (15.98 USD) |
Dining-Out costs 19.70% more in United States compared to Australia.
Indicators | United States | Australia |
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Wine Mid-Range Bottle | 15 USD | 15 AUD (9.59 USD) |
Glass of Wine | 8 USD | 8 AUD (5.12 USD) |
Domestic Beer Half Liter | 3 USD | 4 AUD (2.56 USD) |
Imported Beer Half Liter | 4 USD | 6 AUD (3.84 USD) |
Domestic Alcohol 1 Liter | 20 USD | 25 AUD (15.98 USD) |
Branded Alcohol 1 Liter | 30 USD | 50 AUD (31.97 USD) |
If you lived in United States, instead of Australia, you would have to pay 1.16 times more for usual hard drinks.
Indicators | United States | Australia |
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Monthly Public Transportation Pass | 120 USD | 150 AUD (95.91 USD) |
Single Public Transportation Ticket | 2.50 USD | 4 AUD (2.56 USD) |
Single Train Ticket | 100 USD | 5 AUD (3.20 USD) |
Domestic Airplane Ticket | 200 USD | 150 AUD (95.91 USD) |
Taxi Start Fare | 3 USD | 4 AUD (2.56 USD) |
Taxi Rate Per Kilometer | 2 USD | 2 AUD (1.28 USD) |
Car Rental Per Day | 50 USD | 70 AUD (44.76 USD) |
Parking Fees in City Center Per Hour | 5 USD | 5 AUD (3.20 USD) |
Parking Fees outside City Center Per Hour | 2 USD | 3 AUD (1.92 USD) |
If you lived in United States, instead of Australia, you would have to pay 1.93 times more for transportation.
Indicators | United States | Australia |
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Reasonable Vehicle Purchase Cost | 25,000 USD | 35,000 AUD (22,379 USD) |
Vehicle Registration Cost | 150 USD | 500 AUD (319.70 USD) |
Driving License Fees | 50 USD | 100 AUD (63.94 USD) |
Car Insurance Cost | 800 USD | 120 AUD (76.73 USD) |
Car Maintenance Cost | 200 USD | 150 AUD (95.91 USD) |
Car Loan Interest Rates | 4 % | 6 % |
Fuel Per Liter | 1 USD | 1.70 AUD (1.09 USD) |
Fuel Per Gallon | 4 USD | 6.45 AUD (4.12 USD) |
Average Toll Fees | Yet to Update | 2 AUD 1.28 USD |
You would have to pay 1.14 times more for Vehicle purchase, daily operation and maintenance in United States compared to that of Australia.
Indicators | United States | Australia |
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Doctor Visit | 150 USD | 150 AUD (95.91 USD) |
Specialist Visit | 250 USD | 200 AUD (127.88 USD) |
Dentist Visit | 100 USD | 150 AUD (95.91 USD) |
Eye Exam | 80 USD | 70 AUD (44.76 USD) |
Mental Health Counseling | 150 USD | 100 AUD (63.94 USD) |
Preventive Health Screening | 80 USD | 150 AUD (95.91 USD) |
Physical Therapy | 100 USD | 80 AUD (51.15 USD) |
Emergency Room Visit | 500 USD | 500 AUD (319.70 USD) |
Hospital Stay Per Night | 400 USD | 1,000 AUD (639.40 USD) |
Vaccinations | 40 USD | 100 AUD (63.94 USD) |
Prescription Medication | 20 USD | 30 AUD (19.18 USD) |
Over the Counter Medication | 10 USD | 10 AUD (6.39 USD) |
Health Insurance Premiums | 300 USD | 200 AUD (127.88 USD) |
Health Insurance Deductibles | 500 USD | 100 AUD (63.94 USD) |
If you lived in United States, instead of Australia, you would have to pay 1.48 times more for Health and Medical Treatment.
Indicators | United States | Australia |
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Cosmetic Procedures | 300 USD | 500 AUD (319.70 USD) |
Spa Treatment | 150 USD | 150 AUD (95.91 USD) |
Manicure Pedicure Cost | 40 USD | 50 AUD (31.97 USD) |
Optical Glasses Cost | 150 USD | 200 AUD (127.88 USD) |
Contact Lenses Cost | 100 USD | 100 AUD (63.94 USD) |
Haircuts | 25 USD | 30 AUD (19.18 USD) |
Hair Coloring | 75 USD | 80 AUD (51.15 USD) |
Shampoo Price | 5 USD | 5 AUD (3.20 USD) |
Toothpaste Price | 3 USD | 3 AUD (1.92 USD) |
If you lived in United States, instead of Australia, you would have to pay 1.19 times more for Personal Care Items and Treatment.
Indicators | United States | Australia |
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Pair of Nike Running Shoes | 100 USD | 150 AUD (95.91 USD) |
Men's Shirt | 40 USD | 50 AUD (31.97 USD) |
Women's Dress | 80 USD | 120 AUD (76.73 USD) |
Summer Dress | 50 USD | 80 AUD (51.15 USD) |
Men's Suit | 500 USD | 300 AUD (191.82 USD) |
Men's Jeans | 60 USD | 100 AUD (63.94 USD) |
Women's Jeans | 60 USD | 80 AUD (51.15 USD) |
Men's Formal Shoes | 100 USD | 150 AUD (95.91 USD) |
Women's Formal Shoes | 80 USD | 150 AUD (95.91 USD) |
Men's Casual Shoes | 70 USD | 120 AUD (76.73 USD) |
Women's Casual Shoes | 60 USD | 90 AUD (57.55 USD) |
Underwear For Men | 20 USD | 20 AUD (12.79 USD) |
Underwear For Women | 20 USD | 25 AUD (15.98 USD) |
Socks For Men | 10 USD | 10 AUD (6.39 USD) |
Socks For Women | 10 USD | 10 AUD (6.39 USD) |
Wintercoat for Adults | 100 USD | 200 AUD (127.88 USD) |
Sportswear | 60 USD | 70 AUD (44.76 USD) |
If you lived in United States, instead of Australia, you would have to pay 1.29 times more for Clothing and Footwear for Adults.
Indicators | United States | Australia |
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Children's Jeans | 30 USD | 40 AUD (25.58 USD) |
Children's Normal Sneakers | 40 USD | 50 AUD (31.97 USD) |
Children's Winter Coat | 60 USD | 100 AUD (63.94 USD) |
Daycare for Infant | 1,500 USD | 1,200 AUD (767.28 USD) |
Daycare for Toddler | 1,200 USD | 1,000 AUD (639.40 USD) |
Childcare for Sick Days | 40 USD | 100 AUD (63.94 USD) |
Early Childhood Education Programs | 600 USD | 1,000 AUD (639.40 USD) |
Extra Curricular Activities | 60 USD | 300 AUD (191.82 USD) |
Summer Camp for Kids | 300 USD | 500 AUD (319.70 USD) |
If you lived in United States, instead of Australia, you would have to pay 1.40 times more for Childcare and kids clothing.
Indicators | United States | Australia |
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PreSchool Fees | 1,800 USD | 800 AUD (511.52 USD) |
Primary School Fees | 4,000 USD | 1,000 AUD (639.40 USD) |
Secondary School Fees | 6,000 USD | 1,500 AUD (959.10 USD) |
Private School Fees | 8,000 USD | 20,000 AUD (12,788 USD) |
University Tuition Fees | 10,000 USD | 30,000 AUD (19,182 USD) |
University Private Tuition Fees | 20,000 USD | 40,000 AUD (25,576 USD) |
After School Activities | 150 USD | 200 AUD (127.88 USD) |
Special Education Services | 150 USD | 800 AUD (511.52 USD) |
Tutoring | 50 USD | 50 AUD (31.97 USD) |
Textbooks Cost | 40 USD | 300 AUD (191.82 USD) |
School Supplies | 30 USD | 100 AUD (63.94 USD) |
If you lived in United States, instead of Australia, you would have to pay 1.21 times less for school and education.
Indicators | United States | Australia |
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Movie Ticket (Single) | 15 USD | 20 AUD (12.79 USD) |
Theater Ticket (Single) | 50 USD | 50 AUD (31.97 USD) |
Concert Ticket (Single) | 60 USD | 100 AUD (63.94 USD) |
Sports Event Ticket (Single) | 50 USD | 60 AUD (38.36 USD) |
Gym Membership | 60 USD | 70 AUD (44.76 USD) |
Swimming Pool Access | 40 USD | 10 AUD (6.39 USD) |
Museum Entry Ticket | 15 USD | 20 AUD (12.79 USD) |
Zoo Entry Ticket | 25 USD | 30 AUD (19.18 USD) |
Amusement Park Entry Ticket | 50 USD | 80 AUD (51.15 USD) |
Bowling | 15 USD | 20 AUD (12.79 USD) |
Mini Golf | 10 USD | 15 AUD (9.59 USD) |
Video Games | 60 USD | 80 AUD (51.15 USD) |
Streaming Services | 15 USD | 15 AUD (9.59 USD) |
Outdoor Equipment Rental | 25 USD | 30 AUD (19.18 USD) |
Theme Park Annual Pass | 400 USD | 250 AUD (159.85 USD) |
If you lived in United States, instead of Australia, you would have to pay 1.64 times more for entertainment, recreation and fun activities.
Indicators | United States | Australia |
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Language Classes | 40 USD | 400 AUD (255.76 USD) |
Parenting Classes | 60 USD | 150 AUD (95.91 USD) |
Art Classes | 30 USD | 30 AUD (19.18 USD) |
Fitness Classes | 20 USD | 20 AUD (12.79 USD) |
Music Lessons | 50 USD | 50 AUD (31.97 USD) |
Dance Lessons | 40 USD | 40 AUD (25.58 USD) |
Reading Materials for Classes | 10 USD | 15 AUD (9.59 USD) |
Educational Software | 30 USD | 200 AUD (127.88 USD) |
If you lived in United States, instead of Australia, you would have to pay 2.07 times less for Private Classes.
Indicators | United States | Australia |
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Average Gross Monthly Salary | 5,000 USD | 6,000 AUD (3,836.40 USD) |
Average Net Monthly Salary | 3,800 USD | 4,800 AUD (3,069.12 USD) |
Minimum Wages | 60 USD per hour | 66.67 AUD per hour (42.63 USD) |
Average Bonus | 1,000 USD | 2,000 AUD (1,278.80 USD) |
Income Tax Rate | 0 to 10 % | 0 to 10 % |
Social Security Contributions | 6.2 % | 9.5 % |
Pension Contributions | 4 % | 9.5 % |
Cost of Living Index | 10 | 70 |
Median Household Income | 5,000 USD | 8,000 AUD (5,115.20 USD) |
If you lived in United States, you would earn 1.11 times more salary as compared to Australia.
Indicators | United States | Australia |
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Legal Consultation Per Hour Rate | 250 USD | 300 AUD (191.82 USD) |
Accounting Services Per Hour Rate | 200 USD | 150 AUD (95.91 USD) |
IT Support Services Per Hour Rate | 150 USD | 100 AUD (63.94 USD) |
Technician Services Per Hour Rate | 100 USD | 80 AUD (51.15 USD) |
Professional Services cost 1.74 times more in United States, as compared to Australia.
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