Cost of living in Caloundra is 21% higher than in Wollongong (without rent).
Rent in Caloundra is 10% more expensive than in Wollongong.
Cost of living including rent in Caloundra is 14% higher than in Wollongong.
Food in Caloundra is 42% more expensive than in Wollongong.
Transport in Caloundra is 44% cheaper than in Wollongong.
| Caloundra | Wollongong | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Caloundra | Wollongong | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
16.7 $ | 8.45 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 71.5 $ | 26.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.55 $ | 8.95 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.97 $ | 4.78 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.58 $ | 2.94 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.54 $ | 2.9 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.39 $ | 1.09 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.11 $ | 1.55 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.02 $ | 1.53 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.38 $ | 4.4 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.27 $ | 9.18 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.78 $ | 7.35 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15 $ | 15.2 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.2 $ | 2.65 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.89 $ | 2.62 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.12 $ | 2.41 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.38 $ | 2.11 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.06 $ | 1.98 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.29 $ | 0.74 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.59 $ | 2.29 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 11.9 $ | 13 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.1 $ | 2.87 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 24.7 $ | 14.9 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.87 $ | 2.65 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 62.8 $ | 52.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.27 $ | 1.1 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 15.8 $ | 26.2 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 57 $ | 45.3 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 7.32 $ | 5.71 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.38 $ | 3.93 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.09 $ | 2.44 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 3.13 $ | 2.28 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
92.4 $ | 87 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
143 $ | 134 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
52.8 $ | 38.4 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 786 $ | 716 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,650 $ | 1,032 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,162 $ | 1,069 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,966 $ | 1,533 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 7,644 $ | 4,538 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 4,827 $ | 3,634 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,553 $ | 4,156 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.24 % | 6.29 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 46.6 $ | 31.3 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 13.5 $ | 11 $ |
| Haircut | 17.5 $ | 16.1 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 79.6 $ | 113 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 71 $ | 79.8 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 658 $ | 1,650 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 9,251 $ | 15,540 $ |