Don’t forget to buy Australian Dollars (AUD) before you leave for Australia
Australia is a beautiful destination, which offers you the opportunity, due to its size, to discover many places and landscapes. It is certainly a very advanced country in many aspects. It is therefore possible to pay for most of your purchases and activities with your credit cards. However, we strongly advise you to always have some cash with you. The local currency is the Australian dollars (AUD). We recommend you to plan a daily and overy budget so that you can have an approximate idea of your future expenses and mostly of the amount of SEK AUD you will have to exchange before you fly to Australia.
Practical tips for planning your budget
In Australia it is not common to leave tips to service providers. However, no one will stop you from tipping and your tips will be appreciated. You will spend an average of 165 Australian dollars per person per day on your trip to Australia. This includes your meals, accommodation and activities for the day.
If you want to eat in a pub or restaurant, this will cost you an average of 30 australian dollars. Alternatively, if you opt for fast food it will cost you an average of 12 australian dollars. Remember to exchange also some small denominations of AUD for smaller purchases, such as street food.
87 AUD
Average cost of a one night stay in Australia
42 AUD
Average food budget per person per day
Bra att veta
Några prisindikationer i Australien
4.5 AUD
A ticket for public transport
4 AUD
The price of a cup of coffee
25.58 AUD
Entry to the National Maritime Museum of Australia
24 AUD
A chicken parmigiana
2.16 AUD/Km
A taxi ride
Free
Admission to the Australian War Memorial
Some suggestions for your stay
Take a sunset ferry ride to see the beauty of Sydney with a magical touch as the city's rays light up.
Kakadu National Park, Uluru Kata Tjuta National Park, the Great Barrier Reef and the little-known Ningaloo Reef, Fraser Island, the world's largest sand island, the Queensland rainforests. These are just some of the UNESCO World Heritage sites you should visit.
Enjoy the beautiful beaches and underwater world that the country has to offer. Activities such as diving are not to be missed on your trip.
For those who prefer land-based adventures, there are plenty of places to explore. As Australia is a huge country, there as many options you can imagine.
Melbourne, the city offers a huge experience in restaurants, bars, shopping, street art, a city full of activities.
When do you need cash in Australia?
Australia is very card-friendly, and you will be able to make contactless payments almost everywhere. However, it is still very useful to have AUD in cash in certain situations.
In major cities, you can easily enjoy your stay using only your bank card or mobile payment apps. However, this is no longer the case once you travel to more remote areas of the country. Some cafés, restaurants, petrol stations or rural markets only accept cash payments.
Network coverage is weak or even non-existent in some parts of Australia, making card terminals unusable. Having AUD in cash therefore allows you to make purchases wherever you are.
Finally, carrying cash before travelling to Australia is an excellent way to keep control of your travel budget. Paying exclusively by card often leads to unlimited spending: choosing to use cash helps you limit your purchases and avoid your expenses getting out of hand.
Some facts about the Australian dollar
Denominations of the Australian dollar
Notes : 5 AUD, 10 AUD, 20 AUD, 50 AUD and 100 AUD.
Coins : 5c, 10c, 20c, 50c, $1, $2
Inspired by the British currency, the Australian dollar used to be called the Australian pound. This currency, which is the Australian dollar, has been in existence since 1966.
Australia was the first country to invent polymer notes. On each Australian banknote you will notice two characters or a character and a place.
Why buy Australian dollars from ChangeGroup?
ChangeGroup is a currency exchange company. The company's head office is based in London, but there are countless exchange bureaus all around the world to welcome you to exchange money. There are several offices in Sweden offering you the opportunity to choose from 60 currencies among which you can find the Australian dollars. Before making your SEK AUD exchange, it is important to check the exchange rate in order to get the best deal. We suggest that you check the exchange rate on our website as you will benefit from a better deal regarding the price and commission.
Traveling soon?
Here's how to easily exchange your money:
1. Choose your currency
Determine the amount you need to enjoy your trip abroad.
2. Place an order online
Create an account and finalise your order online to enjoy our best pricing.
3. Pay at the branch
Pick up your currency at one of our branches and pay by cash or bank card.
FAQ about exchanging SEK to AUD
It is almost impossible to predict fluctuations in the SEK/AUD exchange rate. At ChangeGroup, we update our rates daily to reflect the market as accurately as possible and to offer you the most competitive prices. By planning your exchange from SEK to AUD in advance, you can monitor market trends, choose the most favourable moment, and obtain your AUD at the best rate.
We offer free collection of your AUD at the exchange office of your choice. Check the list of our branches to find the one closest to you.
By choosing to reserve your AUD online, you benefit from our best exchange rates. We also remove all fees and commissions from your transaction! You therefore know exactly how many AUD you will receive after the exchange.
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