COST OF LIVING
Serving purely as an indication : you can expect to spend approximately $15,000 to $25,000 per year on living expenses in Australia. This does of course vary according to which city you choose to reside in and the style which you are accustomed to living. This section outlines a few basics such as accommodation, bills and food to hopefully expose you to the current, general costs of these items. Food Basics Australia has a number of large, chain supermarkets as well as countless smaller food product providers. The items listed below are a small selection of items at an averaged price.

Food
Milk 2.0L ~$2.70
Bread 0.75Kg ~$2.30
Butter/Margarine 0.5Kg ~$1.75
Sugar 1.0Kg ~$1.30
100% Orange Juice 2.0L ~$4.20
Cheese (Cheddar) 50g ~$5.50
Cola 2.0L ~$2.60
Frozen Pizza 0.5Kg ~$5.00
Sweet Biscuits 0.25Kg ~$3.50

Vegetables and Fruits
Potatoes ~$2.00/Kg
Carrots ~$2.00/Kg
Tomatoes ~$4.75/Kg
Oranges ~$4.00/Kg
Apples ~$4.75/Kg

Meat
Chicken Breast Fillets ~$14.00/Kg
Mixed Chicken Pieces ~$5.00/Kg
Leg of Lamb ~$9.00/Kg
Beef Mince ~$9.00/Kg
Beef Sausages ~$7.00/Kg
Rump Steak ~$11.00/Kg

Toiletries
Soap - 2 bars ~$2.00
Toilet Paper - 9 rolls ~$5.00
Toothpaste Tube ~$2.50
Toothbrush (standard) ~$2.25