VanBasket Australia

Food Prices in Australia — November 2026

Name: Australia — VanBasket Food Price Index
Creator: OpenVan.camp
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Updated: 1 November 2026

Current Index

148.5

vs World Average

+48.5%

Official (IMF + World Bank)

Real grocery prices

Price per unit in your currency

Prices known for 4 of 10 items — help fill the rest

Milk 1 L

1 source open data · updated 1 Jan 2026

$2.11

+19% World (base = 100)
Eggs 12 pcs

1 source open data · updated 1 Jan 2026

$6.91

+101% World (base = 100)
Chicken 1 kg

1 source open data · updated 1 Jan 2026

$4.50

-23% World (base = 100)
Rice 1 kg

1 source open data · updated 1 Jan 2026

$2.21

-2% World (base = 100)
Bread 500 g loaf
Water 1.5 L bottle
Cheese 1 kg
Tomatoes 1 kg
Potatoes 1 kg
Beer 0.5 L bottle

Monthly basket, 1 person

Directional: 4 milk + 2 eggs + 4 chicken + 4 rice

$49.10

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Data: WhereNext (CC BY 4.0, January 2026)

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Real purchases logged in this country (crowdsourced, local names)

Egg Protein

Switch, switch nutrition · 300g (10.58 oz)

Westfield Miranda, Sydney 20 Oct

44.99 A$
CREAM CHEESE SPREADABLE

WESTACRE DAIRY

Woodgrove Shopping Centre, Melbourne 8 Oct

2.39 A$
BEEF STRIPS

Whitsunday Shopping Centre, Cannonvale 23 Jan

24.9 A$
PREMIUM BEEF MINCE 2KG +

Whitsunday Shopping Centre, Cannonvale 23 Jan

16 A$
CHICKEN STRIPS

Whitsunday Shopping Centre, Cannonvale 23 Jan

17.9 A$
Milk Chocolate with Watermelon Flavoured Centre

Cadbury Dairy Milk

Woolworths, Sydney 27 Sep deal

4 A$
FANTA

Fanta · 600 ml

Coles, Melbourne 19 Sep deal

4.2 A$
Smooth Natural Peanut Butter

Simply Nuts by Bega · 650g

Ritchies, Melbourne 12 Sep

5.95 A$
creamy custard vanilla

Pauls · 600 g

Ritchies, Melbourne 12 Sep

4.55 A$
Wild Pink Salmon

Saint Alby

Ritchies, Melbourne 13 Sep deal

3.2 A$
Jersey Premium Full Cream

Fleurieu Milk Company · 1L

Foodland, Adelaide 12 Sep

3.69 A$
Eclipse mints

Eclipse · 40 g

Coles, Melbourne 5 Sep deal

3.5 A$
Shapes Gluten Free Chicken Crimpy

Arnott's · 110g

Coles, Melbourne 26 Aug

4.9 A$
Pure Orange Juice

Coles Finest · 500mL

Coles, Melbourne 22 Aug

2.5 A$
Raspberry Flavoured Cordial No Added Sugar

Bickford’s · 750ml

Woolworths, Brisbane 8 Aug

5.5 A$
ORIGINAL RICE CRACKERS

Peckish · 90 g

Woolworths Metro, Brisbane 30 Jul deal

1.85 A$
Vanilla Plant Based Ice Cream

Streets Blue Ribbon

Coles, Sydney 24 Jun

6.5 A$
Nothing but 4⅔ Oranges Juice With Pulp

Nudie · 400 mL

Coles, Melbourne 7 Jun deal

4 A$
Barista Organic Oat Drink

Oat-ly · 1L

Woolworths, Brisbane 26 May

5.5 A$
Mango Loco

Monster · 500ml

Coles, Melbourne 21 May deal

3.1 A$

Data: Open Food Facts — Open Prices (ODbL)

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).

How food prices are changing

Food overall: +2.9% over the year, as of June 2026

Jun 2023 Food price index, last 3 years Jun 2026

Official statistics: FAOSTAT, United Nations (food price index, CC BY 4.0), June 2026. Change versus the same month a year earlier. The index shows how prices moved, not what an item costs.

Index History

Index:

Based on World Bank ICP 2021, adjusted with IMF CPI

Compare with Australia

Australia

148.5

World (base = 100)

100

If you spend 100 at home:

100

Select home and destination countries to compare food costs

Similar Countries

Canada 152 +52%

New Zealand 142.5 +42.5%

Denmark 140.2 +40.2%

UAE 138.4 +38.4%

Sweden 138.3 +38.3%

More countries in Oceania

New Zealand 142.5 +42.5%

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.

About the data: The VanBasket Index is based on World Bank ICP 2021 food price level data, adjusted monthly using IMF CPI. World average = 100. Index > 100 means food is more expensive than the global average. API for developers →

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