Budgeting guide
Have a look at how the Aussie dollar is performing compared
to your currency.
Currency
converter
So what does your money buy in real terms in Australia?
Listed below is the actual, and cost range of a few major
items you might purchase or consume whilst visiting.
| If you buy a....
| It will cost... in Australian dollars |
| Accommodation per day (single occupancy) |
$300 - $450 = 5 stars |
| |
$190 - $250 = 4 - 4.5 stars |
| |
$135 - $190 = 3 - 3.5 stars |
| |
$70 - $95 less than 3 stars |
| |
$17 - $25 hostel |
| |
$160 - $250 serviced apartment |
| Bottle of Australian wine |
$16 and up |
| Breakfast in a coffee shop |
$12 and up per person |
| City bus fare |
$1.60 - $4.80 (one-way) |
| |
$15 day ticket (includes ferry) |
| City tram fare (Melbourne) |
$3.00 - $7.00 (two-hours travel) |
| |
$5.80 - $12,30 (one-day travel) |
| Cocktail |
$8.00 and up |
| Commuter rail ticket |
$2.80 - $6.60 (one-way) |
| Concert ticket |
$45 and up (depending on seats) |
| Cruise on Sydney Harbour |
$20 - $99 |
| Dinner at a fine restaurant |
$60 per person (3-courses with wine) |
| Entrance to a museum or art gallery |
Free - $A15 (for special exhibitions) |
| Ferry ride (Sydney Harbour) |
$4.80 - $7.40 (one-way) |
| Ferry ride (Sydney - Manly) |
$6.00 (one-way) |
| Glass of beer at a pub |
$2.80 (10 oz glass) |
| Jetcat (fast ferry to Manly) |
$7.90 (one-way) |
| Lunch at a cafe or bistro |
$18 and up per person |
| Motorcoach sightseeing tour |
$55 - $65 (half day) |
| |
$110 - $175 (full day) |
| Opera or ballet ticket |
$75 and up (depending on seats) |
| Petrol (gasoline) per litre |
$1.20 - $1.45 |
| Rock concert ticket |
$70 and up (depending on seats) |
| Theatre ticket |
$40 and up (depending on seats) |
| Ticket to a movie |
$15 |
| Ticket to a sporting event |
$25 and up (depending on seats) |
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