Cost of Living Comparison Between Paris and Brisbane 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Brisbane is 16.9% lower than in Paris (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Brisbane is 16.1% lower than in Paris | |
| Rent Prices in Brisbane are 14.3% lower than in Paris | |
| Restaurant Prices in Brisbane are 12.0% lower than in Paris | |
| Groceries Prices in Brisbane are 3.4% lower than in Paris | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Brisbane is 22.3% higher than in Paris | |
Restaurants | Paris Edit |
Brisbane Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
15.00 € (26.56 A$) |
15.81 € (28.00 A$) |
+5.4 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
62.50 € (110.67 A$) |
58.73 € (104.00 A$) |
-6.0 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
12.00 € (21.25 A$) |
9.04 € (16.00 A$) |
-24.7 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
7.00 € (12.39 A$) |
5.65 € (10.00 A$) |
-19.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
7.00 € (12.39 A$) |
6.78 € (12.00 A$) |
-3.2 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
4.39 € (7.78 A$) |
3.22 € (5.70 A$) |
-26.8 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
3.58 € (6.34 A$) |
2.31 € (4.09 A$) |
-35.6 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
2.85 € (5.04 A$) |
1.84 € (3.25 A$) |
-35.5 % |
Markets | Paris Edit |
Brisbane Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
1.36 € (2.41 A$) |
1.34 € (2.37 A$) |
-1.7 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
1.54 € (2.72 A$) |
1.84 € (3.25 A$) |
+19.3 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
1.19 € (2.10 A$) |
0.77 € (1.36 A$) |
-35.6 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
4.60 € (8.14 A$) |
3.97 € (7.04 A$) |
-13.6 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
9.33 € (16.52 A$) |
3.67 € (6.51 A$) |
-60.6 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
5.89 € (10.42 A$) |
3.36 € (5.95 A$) |
-42.9 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
8.23 € (14.57 A$) |
5.64 € (9.98 A$) |
-31.5 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
1.44 € (2.55 A$) |
1.39 € (2.46 A$) |
-3.6 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
0.97 € (1.73 A$) |
1.12 € (1.98 A$) |
+14.8 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
1.27 € (2.24 A$) |
1.21 € (2.14 A$) |
-4.5 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
1.56 € (2.77 A$) |
1.84 € (3.26 A$) |
+17.7 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
0.98 € (1.74 A$) |
1.05 € (1.86 A$) |
+6.9 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
1.17 € (2.07 A$) |
0.96 € (1.71 A$) |
-17.6 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
1.66 € (2.93 A$) |
2.01 € (3.55 A$) |
+21.2 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
0.68 € (1.20 A$) |
1.22 € (2.15 A$) |
+78.9 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
8.00 € (14.17 A$) |
11.29 € (20.00 A$) |
+41.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
2.14 € (3.78 A$) |
3.73 € (6.60 A$) |
+74.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
3.73 € (6.60 A$) |
3.98 € (7.04 A$) |
+6.7 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
13.00 € (23.02 A$) |
28.24 € (50.00 A$) |
+117.2 % |
Transportation | Paris Edit |
Brisbane Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
2.50 € (4.43 A$) |
0.28 € (0.50 A$) |
-88.7 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
88.80 € (157.24 A$) |
22.59 € (40.00 A$) |
-74.6 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
8.00 € (14.17 A$) |
2.26 € (4.00 A$) |
-71.8 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
2.74 € (4.84 A$) |
2.73 € (4.83 A$) |
-0.3 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
41.41 € (73.33 A$) |
32.70 € (57.90 A$) |
-21.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
1.83 € (3.23 A$) |
1.05 € (1.86 A$) |
-42.4 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
30,370.00 € (53,776.49 A$) |
25,087.66 € (44,423.00 A$) |
-17.4 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
31,656.25 € (56,054.07 A$) |
19,973.62 € (35,367.50 A$) |
-36.9 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Paris Edit |
Brisbane Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
228.10 € (403.90 A$) |
129.05 € (228.51 A$) |
-43.4 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
14.39 € (25.48 A$) |
21.77 € (38.55 A$) |
+51.3 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
31.88 € (56.45 A$) |
46.82 € (82.91 A$) |
+46.9 % |
Sports And Leisure | Paris Edit |
Brisbane Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
39.17 € (69.36 A$) |
38.34 € (67.89 A$) |
-2.1 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
18.09 € (32.04 A$) |
14.31 € (25.33 A$) |
-20.9 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
14.00 € (24.79 A$) |
11.29 € (20.00 A$) |
-19.3 % |
Childcare | Paris Edit |
Brisbane Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
683.33 € (1,209.99 A$) |
1,638.80 € (2,901.83 A$) |
+139.8 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
13,050.00 € (23,107.78 A$) |
9,380.13 € (16,609.50 A$) |
-28.1 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Paris Edit |
Brisbane Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
106.95 € (189.38 A$) |
60.40 € (106.95 A$) |
-43.5 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
44.83 € (79.39 A$) |
36.60 € (64.81 A$) |
-18.4 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
105.97 € (187.63 A$) |
83.04 € (147.04 A$) |
-21.6 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
124.95 € (221.26 A$) |
91.75 € (162.46 A$) |
-26.6 % |
Rent Per Month | Paris Edit |
Brisbane Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
1,425.00 € (2,523.26 A$) |
1,402.96 € (2,484.24 A$) |
-1.5 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
1,039.84 € (1,841.25 A$) |
1,040.67 € (1,842.73 A$) |
+0.1 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
3,064.00 € (5,425.46 A$) |
2,370.65 € (4,197.73 A$) |
-22.6 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
2,068.00 € (3,661.83 A$) |
1,731.62 € (3,066.19 A$) |
-16.3 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Paris Edit |
Brisbane Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
1,106.38 € (1,959.08 A$) |
709.01 € (1,255.44 A$) |
-35.9 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
762.64 € (1,350.42 A$) |
523.19 € (926.41 A$) |
-31.4 % |
Salaries And Financing | Paris Edit |
Brisbane Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
3,253.02 € (5,760.15 A$) |
3,337.49 € (5,909.74 A$) |
+2.6 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 3.31 | 6.21 | +87.6 % |
| Last update: | 4 November 2025 | 9 November 2025 | |
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