This data is sourced from the September 2007 Cost of Living Survey conducted by Mercer. All prices displayed are from the medium pricing level reported in the survey.
| Personal care and cosmetic products |
A $ |
US $ |
| Toilet tissue (2 rolls) |
2.19 |
1.81 |
| Soap, 1 bath-size (150 g) |
2.46 |
2.03 |
| Shower gel (250 ml) |
4.66 |
3.85 |
| Hair shampoo, 2-in-1 (200 ml) |
3.19 |
2.64 |
| Toiletry products |
A $ |
US $ |
| Disposable diapers (box of 52) |
29.45 |
24.34 |
| Toothpaste, with fluoride (120 g) |
3.25 |
2.69 |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50 ml) |
3.59 |
2.97 |
| Razor blades (5 blades) |
12.49 |
10.32 |
| Facial tissues (box of 100) |
2.50 |
2.07 |
| Home pharmacy products |
A $ |
US $ |
| Aspirin, non-effervescent (100 tablets) |
16.58 |
13.70 |
| Cotton, sterilised (100 g) |
2.03 |
1.68 |
| Coughing and throat relief (box of 20) |
6.81 |
5.63 |
| Band-aids (box of 20) |
2.19 |
1.81 |
| Antiseptic spray, disinfectant (20 ml) |
2.12 |
1.76 |
| Private doctor (General Practitioner), 30 mins |
45.00 |
37.19 |
| Cosmetics |
A $ |
US $ |
| Lipstick, deluxe brand |
45.00 |
37.19 |
| Moisturising cream, deluxe brand |
76.00 |
62.81 |
| Hand cream (120 g) |
7.88 |
6.51 |
| Suntan lotion, factor 6-8 (200 ml) |
13.34 |
11.02 |
| Eau de toilette, Chanel No. 5 (50 ml) |
125.00 |
103.31 |
| Beauty salon, hairdressers |
A $ |
US $ |
| Men's shampoo and haircut |
40.00 |
33.06 |
| Women's shampoo, haircut and brushing |
60.00 |
49.59 |
Source: September 2007 Mercer Cost of Living Price Report for Melbourne, Australia.