Cost of Living
Restaurants
Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant
A$25
Meal for Two at a Mid-range Restaurant
(3 courses)
(3 courses)
A$123
McMeal at McDonald's
A$16
Domestic Beer (0.5L)
A$11
Imported Beer (0.33L bottle)
A$11
Cappuccino (regular)
A$6
Coca-Cola/Pepsi
(0.33L bottle)
(0.33L bottle)
A$4
Water (0.33L bottle)
A$3
Market Prices
Milk (1L)
A$2
Loaf of Fresh Bread (500g)
A$4
Rice (1kg)
A$3
Eggs (12 pieces)
A$8
Cheese (1kg)
A$13
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
A$12
Beef (1kg)
A$20
Apples (1kg)
A$6
Bananas (1kg)
A$5
Oranges (1kg)
A$5
Tomatoes (1kg)
A$7
Potatoes (1kg)
A$4
Onion (1kg)
A$3
Lettuce (1 head)
A$3
Water (1.5L)
A$2
Bottle of Wine (mid-range)
A$15
Local Beer (0.5L)
A$6
Imported Beer (0.33L)
A$6
Cigarettes (20 pieces)
A$50
Transportation
One-way Ticket
(Local Transport)
(Local Transport)
A$4
Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
A$140
Taxi Start (Initial Fare)
A$6
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
A$4
Taxi 1-hour Waiting
(Normal Tariff)
(Normal Tariff)
A$76
Gasoline (1 liter)
A$2
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline
(or equivalent new car)
(or equivalent new car)
A$41K
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6L 97kW Comfort
(or equivalent new car)
(or equivalent new car)
A$40K
Sports and Recreation
Fitness Club
(Monthly Membership)
(Monthly Membership)
A$73
Tennis Court Rent
(1 Hour on Weekend)
(1 Hour on Weekend)
A$26
Cinema
(International Release)
(International Release)
A$25
Utilities
Basic Utilities
(85m² Apartment)
(85m² Apartment)
A$256
Mobile Internet (10 GB+ Data)
A$45
Internet
(60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/DSL)
(60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/DSL)
A$88
Childcare
Preschool (1 month)
A$3K
International Primary School
(1 year)
(1 year)
A$31K
Clothing and Footwear
1 Pair of Jeans
(Levi's 501 or Similar)
(Levi's 501 or Similar)
A$103
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store
(Zara, H&M, etc.)
(Zara, H&M, etc.)
A$73
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes
(Mid-range)
(Mid-range)
A$163
1 Pair of Men's Leather Business Shoes
A$173