Cost of living in Brisbane is 196% higher than in Vaiaku (without rent).
Rent in Brisbane is 473% more expensive than in Vaiaku.
Cost of living including rent in Brisbane is 318% higher than in Vaiaku.
Food in Brisbane is 134% more expensive than in Vaiaku.
Transport in Brisbane is 929% more expensive than in Vaiaku.
| Brisbane | Vaiaku | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Brisbane | Vaiaku | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
14 $ | 4.56 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 83.5 $ | 24.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.5 $ | 5.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 8.26 $ | 1.85 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.81 $ | 1.88 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.77 $ | 0.8 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.59 $ | 1.2 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.42 $ | 0.96 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.1 $ | 1.21 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.52 $ | 1.9 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.96 $ | 7.44 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.74 $ | 4.36 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.7 $ | 7.73 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.31 $ | 2.12 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.92 $ | 1.33 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.71 $ | 1.54 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.37 $ | 1.05 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.11 $ | 1.13 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.84 $ | 0.41 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.95 $ | 1.47 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 13.9 $ | 7.83 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.61 $ | 1.4 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 27.8 $ | 6.97 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.99 $ | 0.59 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 145 $ | 23.8 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.42 $ | 1.08 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 16.4 $ | 8.21 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 61.4 $ | 25 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.08 $ | 4.55 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.28 $ | 3.3 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.28 $ | 1.58 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 3.33 $ | 1.34 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
116 $ | 43.7 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
178 $ | 66.5 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
54.5 $ | 25.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,283 $ | 179 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,860 $ | 349 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,542 $ | 253 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,771 $ | 499 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 7,907 $ | 1,367 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 5,572 $ | 910 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 4,184 $ | 457 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.33 % | 11.29 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 55.1 $ | 24 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 13.8 $ | 4.96 $ |
| Haircut | 19.3 $ | 5.2 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 108 $ | 72.5 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 74.3 $ | 38.8 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,752 $ | 176 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 9,531 $ | 4,966 $ |