Cost of Living Comparison Between Australia and American Samoa Cost of Living Comparison Between Australia and American Samoa

๐Ÿ˜ Solo nomad: Australia is 59.2% more expensive than American Samoa without rent, and 184.6% more expensive with rent.
๐Ÿ˜ Family of 3: Australia is 86% more expensive than American Samoa without rent, and 119.6% more expensive with rent.
Currency
๐Ÿฝ Eating Out
Australia
American Samoa
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$15.97 A$24.47
$24.59 $24.59
-35.05%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$77.2 A$118
$6.81 $6.81
1032.89%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$9.66 A$14.8
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Cappuccino
$3.57 A$5.48
$0.97 $0.97
268.04%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.64 A$4.04
$1.28 $1.28
106.25%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.22 A$3.41
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Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$6.57 A$10.06
$2.05 $2.05
220.49%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$6.98 A$10.7
$1.96 $1.96
256.12%
๐Ÿ›’ Groceries & Markets
Australia
American Samoa
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.5 A$2.3
$2.58 $2.58
-41.86%
White Bread (500g)
$2.42 A$3.7
$2.83 $2.83
-14.49%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$2.02 A$3.1
$4.23 $4.23
-52.25%
Eggs
$4.38 A$6.71
$4.61 $4.61
-4.99%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$8.86 A$13.58
$10.3 $10.3
-13.98%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$8.26 A$12.66
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Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$14.14 A$21.66
$11.18 $11.18
26.48%
Apples (1kg)
$3.24 A$4.96
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Banana (1kg)
$2.68 A$4.11
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Oranges (1kg)
$2.86 A$4.39
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Tomato (1kg)
$4.25 A$6.5
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Potato (1kg)
$2.55 A$3.91
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Onion (1kg)
$2.19 A$3.35
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Lettuce (1 head)
$2.24 A$3.43
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Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$1.57 A$2.41
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Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$31.36 A$48.04
$11.56 $11.56
171.28%
Wine (Bottle)
$13.32 A$20.41
$14.78 $14.78
-9.88%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$4.61 A$7.06
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Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$4.97 A$7.61
$2.89 $2.89
71.97%
๐ŸšŒ Getting Around
Australia
American Samoa
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$2.97 A$4.54
$1.99 $1.99
49.25%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$98 A$150
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Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$3.62 A$5.55
$5.12 $5.12
-29.30%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.82 A$2.79
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Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$37.78 A$57.9
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Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.2 A$1.84
$1.34 $1.34
-10.45%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$29.1K A$44.6K
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Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$22.5K A$34.5K
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๐Ÿงพ Monthly Utilities & Internet
Australia
American Samoa
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$180 A$276
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SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$26.23 A$40.19
$29.5 $29.5
-11.08%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$52.8 A$80.9
$73.6 $73.6
-28.24%
๐ŸŽ‰ Sport & Entertainment
Australia
American Samoa
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$46.77 A$71.7
$50.6 $50.6
-7.55%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$16.37 A$25.08
$10.08 $10.08
62.40%
Cinema Ticket
$13.82 A$21.18
$9.24 $9.24
49.57%
๐Ÿงธ Childcare & Education
Australia
American Samoa
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$1,599 A$2,450
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International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$12.3K A$18.8K
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๐Ÿ‘•๐Ÿ‘Ÿ Clothing & Footwear
Australia
American Samoa
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$71.7 A$110
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Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$51.5 A$78.8
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Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$101 A$155
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Men's Leather Business Shoes
$110 A$168
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๐Ÿ  Accommodation & Living
Australia
American Samoa
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,395 A$2,137
$148 $148
843.01%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,106 A$1,694
$201 $201
449.23%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$2,271 A$3,480
$892 $892
154.66%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,775 A$2,719
$709 $709
150.37%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$6,985 A$10.7K
$10.6K $10.6K
-33.81%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$5,106 A$7,823
$10.8K $10.8K
-52.50%
๐Ÿ’ต Salaries & Financials
Australia
American Samoa
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$3,626 A$5,555
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20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
6.35
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Last update for Australia: October 29, 2025

Last update for American Samoa: October 28, 2025

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