Cost of living in Geelong is 172% higher than in London (without rent).
Rent in Geelong is 376% more expensive than in London.
Cost of living including rent in Geelong is 264% higher than in London.
Food in Geelong is 153% more expensive than in London.
Transport in Geelong is 391% more expensive than in London.
| Geelong | London | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Geelong | London | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
17.4 $ | 3.49 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 69.4 $ | 20.9 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.5 $ | 4.77 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.58 $ | 1.76 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.63 $ | 1.82 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.83 $ | 0.58 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.47 $ | 1.16 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.38 $ | 0.7 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.96 $ | 1.17 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.75 $ | 1.62 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.36 $ | 6.94 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.21 $ | 4.35 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.5 $ | 6.89 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.1 $ | 2.21 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.81 $ | 1.24 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.67 $ | 1.67 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.25 $ | 0.92 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.16 $ | 1.01 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.99 $ | 0.35 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.45 $ | 1.25 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 13.8 $ | 7.43 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.83 $ | 1.39 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 26.6 $ | 2.86 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.86 $ | 0.4 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 128 $ | 14.9 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.26 $ | 1.08 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 20.5 $ | 6.65 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 55.6 $ | 16.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.9 $ | 3.71 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 7.22 $ | 2.95 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.35 $ | 1.55 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 3.75 $ | 1.28 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
92.4 $ | 38.4 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
143 $ | 59.3 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
54.7 $ | 27 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 867 $ | 153 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,284 $ | 313 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,344 $ | 223 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,293 $ | 460 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 7,023 $ | 1,464 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 5,600 $ | 848 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,414 $ | 404 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.32 % | 12.14 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 72.4 $ | 22.8 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 10.8 $ | 4.33 $ |
| Haircut | 21.6 $ | 4.17 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 112 $ | 65.1 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 74.5 $ | 29.8 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,973 $ | 110 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 21,274 $ | 3,512 $ |