How much do things cost in Brisbane?
Australia is reasonably inexpensive. Big Macs cost AU$3 (US$1.63). A can of Coke costs AU$1.50 (US$0.82). High quality restaurant meals are generally priced between AU$12 (US$6.52) and AU$20 (US$10.87) per person. Luxury hotels are typically priced at AU$190 (US$104) to AU$285 (US$155) per night. Public transportation (buses, trains and ferries) in the inner city ranges from AU$2.20 (US$1.20) to AU$2.60 (US$1.42) on weekdays, and taxis cost approximately AU$8 (US$4.35) per 5km. The costs of most other goods (clothing, electronic items, books etc.) are quite cheap based on the current conversion rates.
