Australia vs Germany
Australia is about 15% pricier than Germany overall, with a price level of 90.9 versus 77.4 (US = 100). The gap is widest in health and narrowest in transport. On quality of life, Australia scores higher (96 vs 95 of 100).
Metric Australia Germany
Price level (US=100) 90.9 77.4
GDP / capita (PPP) $72,111 $73,552
GNI / capita (PPP) $69,600 $76,180
Inflation (YoY) 3.2% 2.3%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Australia Germany
Housing & utilities 257 169
Food 148 122
Transport 136 152
Restaurants & hotels 187 149
Health 194 118
Communication 115 140
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Australia Germany
Quality-of-life score 96/100 95/100
Life expectancy 83 yrs 81 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 0.9 0.9
Internet users 96% 93%
Frequently asked
Is Australia more expensive than Germany?
Australia is more expensive: about 15% pricier than Germany overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Germany?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Australia would cost roughly $85,000 in Germany, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Australia or Germany?
Australia scores higher, 96 vs 95 out of 100.
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