Cost of living in Bundaberg is 176% higher than in Lae (without rent).
Rent in Bundaberg is 259% more expensive than in Lae.
Cost of living including rent in Bundaberg is 212% higher than in Lae.
Food in Bundaberg is 179% more expensive than in Lae.
Transport in Bundaberg is 234% more expensive than in Lae.
| Bundaberg | Lae | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Bundaberg | Lae | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
17.5 $ | 3.81 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 55.3 $ | 21.9 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 8.71 $ | 4.94 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.28 $ | 1.8 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.67 $ | 1.84 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.41 $ | 0.64 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.27 $ | 1.17 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.24 $ | 0.77 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.22 $ | 1.19 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.22 $ | 1.68 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.1 $ | 7.03 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.9 $ | 4.38 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 22.4 $ | 7.18 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.6 $ | 2.16 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.66 $ | 1.28 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.79 $ | 1.64 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.25 $ | 0.95 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.48 $ | 1.05 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.38 $ | 0.37 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.4 $ | 1.31 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 12.8 $ | 7.67 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 7.39 $ | 1.4 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 29.7 $ | 2.85 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.32 $ | 0.45 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 60.9 $ | 17.2 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.35 $ | 1.09 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 29.4 $ | 7.05 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 53.7 $ | 18.5 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.85 $ | 3.95 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.52 $ | 3.07 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.02 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 3.19 $ | 1.3 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
84.8 $ | 40 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
132 $ | 61 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
61.1 $ | 26.3 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 708 $ | 161 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,140 $ | 323 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 759 $ | 232 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,533 $ | 475 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 7,764 $ | 1,460 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 4,872 $ | 858 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,719 $ | 422 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.51 % | 12.07 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 28 $ | 23.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 12.5 $ | 4.53 $ |
| Haircut | 16.7 $ | 4.49 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 129 $ | 67.2 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 84 $ | 32.1 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 482 $ | 129 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 20,054 $ | 3,875 $ |