Cost of living in Bathurst is 27% lower than in Brisbane (without rent).
Rent in Bathurst is 36% cheaper than in Brisbane.
Cost of living including rent in Bathurst is 33% lower than in Brisbane.
Food in Bathurst is 11% cheaper than in Brisbane.
Transport in Bathurst is 72% cheaper than in Brisbane.
| Bathurst | Brisbane | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Bathurst | Brisbane | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
13.8 $ | 14 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 66.1 $ | 83.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.96 $ | 10.5 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.19 $ | 8.26 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.8 $ | 3.81 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.42 $ | 2.77 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.66 $ | 1.59 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.33 $ | 2.42 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.06 $ | 2.1 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.15 $ | 4.52 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.84 $ | 8.96 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.99 $ | 8.74 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.6 $ | 14.7 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.78 $ | 3.31 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.8 $ | 2.92 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.23 $ | 2.71 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.91 $ | 2.37 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.02 $ | 2.11 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.36 $ | 0.84 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.3 $ | 2.95 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 10.4 $ | 13.9 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.9 $ | 5.61 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 26.8 $ | 27.8 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.82 $ | 2.99 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 101 $ | 145 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.33 $ | 1.42 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 19.7 $ | 16.4 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 50.1 $ | 61.4 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.59 $ | 8.08 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.59 $ | 4.28 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.53 $ | 3.28 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.7 $ | 3.33 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
112 $ | 116 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
172 $ | 178 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
60.7 $ | 54.5 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 746 $ | 1,283 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,647 $ | 1,860 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 944 $ | 1,542 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 3,092 $ | 2,771 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 5,923 $ | 7,907 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 4,748 $ | 5,572 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 4,194 $ | 4,184 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.43 % | 6.33 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 47.4 $ | 55.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 14 $ | 13.8 $ |
| Haircut | 16.9 $ | 19.3 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 119 $ | 108 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 85.6 $ | 74.3 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,792 $ | 1,752 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 16,018 $ | 9,531 $ |