VanBasket Australia

Food Prices in Australia — August 2026

Updated: 1 August 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

open data

$2.11

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

open data

$6.91

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

open data

$4.50

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

open data

$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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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$
Bush tomato

Foote side farm

Adelaide GPO Post Shop, Adelaide 14 Mar

12.9 A$
Salt bush

Foote side farm

Adelaide GPO Post Shop, Adelaide 14 Mar

12 A$
Lemon Myrtle

Foote side farm

Adelaide GPO Post Shop, Adelaide 14 Mar

9 A$
Protein Cheesecake Caramel Biscuit

Muscle Nation · 250 g

Coles, Sydney 1 May

13 A$
Mango Loco

Monster · 500ml

Coles, Melbourne 29 Apr

4.45 A$
Almond Gold Milk Chocolate Bar

Whittaker's · 45g

National Industrial Skills Training Centre, City of Wodonga 1 Apr

3.1 A$
Greenacre Modern Bakery Wholemeal Lebanese Bread

Greenacre Modern Bakery

Broadway Shopping Centre, Sydney 19 Mar

1.29 A$
Double Espresso Flavoured Arabica Coffee

Dare · 750mL

Woolworths, Portland 17 Mar

4.5 A$
Masterfoods Mixed Herb 13gram

Coles Local, City of Brisbane 7 Feb

3 A$
clusters crunchy nut

HERITAGE MILL

Coles Local, City of Brisbane 1 Mar

8.5 A$
Clusters Cranberry Almond

Heritage Mill

Coles Local, City of Brisbane 1 Mar

8.5 A$
Fresh full cream milk

Coles

Coles Local, City of Brisbane 1 Mar

3.2 A$
ORANGE PULPLESS JUICE

DAILY JUICE

Coles Local, City of Brisbane 1 Mar

8.94 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).

↑ Year-over-year change: +0.2% 2026

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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