Food Prices in Australia — September 2026
Updated: 1 September 2026
Real grocery prices
Price per unit in your currency
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Milk 1 Lopen data$2.11+19% World (base = 100)
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Eggs 12 pcsopen data$6.91+101% World (base = 100)
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Chicken 1 kgopen data$4.50-23% World (base = 100)
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Rice 1 kgopen data$2.21-2% World (base = 100)
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Bread 500 g loaf
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Water 1.5 L bottle
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Cheese 1 kg
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Tomatoes 1 kg
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Potatoes 1 kg
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Beer 0.5 L bottle
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Recent real receipts
Real purchases logged in this country (crowdsourced, local names)
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FANTAFanta · 600 mlColes, Melbourne 19 Sep deal4.2 A$
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Smooth Natural Peanut ButterSimply Nuts by Bega · 650gRitchies, Melbourne 12 Sep5.95 A$
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creamy custard vanillaPauls · 600 gRitchies, Melbourne 12 Sep4.55 A$
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Wild Pink SalmonSaint AlbyRitchies, Melbourne 13 Sep deal3.2 A$
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Jersey Premium Full CreamFleurieu Milk Company · 1LFoodland, Adelaide 12 Sep3.69 A$
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Eclipse mintsEclipseColes, Melbourne 5 Sep deal3.5 A$
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Shapes Gluten Free Chicken CrimpyArnott's · 110gColes, Melbourne 26 Aug4.9 A$
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Pure Orange JuiceColes Finest · 500mLColes, Melbourne 22 Aug2.5 A$
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Raspberry Flavoured Cordial No Added SugarBickford’s · 750mlWoolworths, Brisbane 8 Aug5.5 A$
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ORIGINAL RICE CRACKERSPeckish · 90 gWoolworths Metro, Brisbane 30 Jul deal1.85 A$
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Vanilla Plant Based Ice CreamStreets Blue RibbonColes, Sydney 24 Jun6.5 A$
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Nothing but 4⅔ Oranges Juice With PulpNudie · 400 mLColes, Melbourne 7 Jun deal4 A$
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Barista Organic Oat DrinkOat-ly · 1LWoolworths, Brisbane 26 May5.5 A$
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Mango LocoMonster · 500mlColes, Melbourne 21 May deal3.1 A$
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Bush tomatoFoote side farmAdelaide GPO Post Shop, Adelaide 14 Mar12.9 A$
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Salt bushFoote side farmAdelaide GPO Post Shop, Adelaide 14 Mar12 A$
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Lemon MyrtleFoote side farmAdelaide GPO Post Shop, Adelaide 14 Mar9 A$
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Protein Cheesecake Caramel BiscuitMuscle Nation · 250 gColes, Sydney 1 May13 A$
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Mango LocoMonster · 500mlColes, Melbourne 29 Apr4.45 A$
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Almond Gold Milk Chocolate BarWhittaker's · 45gNational Industrial Skills Training Centre, City of Wodonga 1 Apr3.1 A$
What this means for vanlife
Food in Australia is significantly more expensive — 48.5% above the world average. One of the pricier food destinations: the same basket costs around $446 per month (vs $300 world average).
↑ Year-over-year change: +0.2% 2026
Index History
Based on World Bank ICP 2021, adjusted with IMF CPI
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FAQ
Is food expensive in Australia?
Yes, food in Australia is above average. The VanBasket Index is 148.5 (world average = 100), meaning food costs 48.5% more than the global average.
How much should I budget for food in Australia per month?
If the world average monthly food spend is $300, in Australia you can expect to spend around $446. This is based on the VanBasket Index of 148.5 (world = 100).
How does Australia compare to similar countries?
Australia has a VanBasket Index of 148.5. Similar or nearby countries: Canada, New Zealand, Denmark.
How often is the food price data for Australia updated?
The index is updated monthly using IMF Consumer Price Index data. The baseline is from World Bank ICP 2021.
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