Australia vs United States
United States is about 9% pricier than Australia overall, with a price level of 100.0 versus 90.9 (US = 100). The gap is widest in communication and narrowest in health. On quality of life, Australia scores higher (96 vs 91 of 100).
Metric Australia United States
Price level (US=100) 90.9 100.0
GDP / capita (PPP) $72,111 $85,810
GNI / capita (PPP) $69,600 $85,980
Inflation (YoY) 3.2% 2.9%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Australia United States
Housing & utilities 257 215
Food 148 117
Transport 136 116
Restaurants & hotels 187 142
Health 194 208
Communication 115 224
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Australia United States
Quality-of-life score 96/100 91/100
Life expectancy 83 yrs 79 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 0.9 5.8
Internet users 96% 95%
Frequently asked
Is Australia more expensive than United States?
United States is more expensive: about 9% pricier than Australia overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in United States?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Australia would cost roughly $110,000 in United States, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Australia or United States?
Australia scores higher, 96 vs 91 out of 100.
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