Australia vs France
Australia is about 18% pricier than France overall, with a price level of 90.9 versus 74.8 (US = 100). The gap is widest in health and narrowest in communication. On quality of life, Australia scores higher (96 vs 95 of 100).
Metric Australia France
Price level (US=100) 90.9 74.8
GDP / capita (PPP) $72,111 $62,557
GNI / capita (PPP) $69,600 $63,880
Inflation (YoY) 3.2% 2.0%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Australia France
Housing & utilities 257 173
Food 148 129
Transport 136 153
Restaurants & hotels 187 158
Health 194 103
Communication 115 122
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Australia France
Quality-of-life score 96/100 95/100
Life expectancy 83 yrs 83 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 0.9 1.3
Internet users 96% 89%
Frequently asked
Is Australia more expensive than France?
Australia is more expensive: about 18% pricier than France overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in France?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Australia would cost roughly $82,500 in France, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Australia or France?
Australia scores higher, 96 vs 95 out of 100.
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