Cost of living in Gold Coast is 12% higher than in Dunedin (without rent).
Rent in Gold Coast is 99% more expensive than in Dunedin.
Cost of living including rent in Gold Coast is 57% higher than in Dunedin.
Food in Gold Coast is very similar to Dunedin.
Transport in Gold Coast is 127% more expensive than in Dunedin.
| Gold Coast | Dunedin | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Gold Coast | Dunedin | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
13.9 $ | 10.5 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 82.4 $ | 68.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.3 $ | 9.38 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 7.57 $ | 6.73 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.7 $ | 3.57 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.55 $ | 2.29 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.35 $ | 1.86 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.44 $ | 1.91 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.08 $ | 1.89 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.42 $ | 5.7 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.9 $ | 9.64 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.73 $ | 10.7 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.7 $ | 13.7 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.28 $ | 2.98 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.92 $ | 2.36 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.7 $ | 3.43 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.35 $ | 2.21 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.1 $ | 2.09 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.84 $ | 0.76 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.01 $ | 1.78 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 13.9 $ | 11 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.61 $ | 3.21 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 27.8 $ | 25.3 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 3.05 $ | 1.27 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 59.3 $ | 35 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.25 $ | 1.6 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 14.7 $ | 18.4 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 54.1 $ | 36.3 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.09 $ | 11.5 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.98 $ | 4.04 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.5 $ | 2.16 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.11 $ | 2.97 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
106 $ | 70.8 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
164 $ | 108 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
54.9 $ | 54.4 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,324 $ | 591 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 2,119 $ | 1,254 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,455 $ | 803 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,455 $ | 1,478 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 9,386 $ | 3,137 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 4,352 $ | 1,884 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,406 $ | 3,170 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.39 % | 7.07 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 52.6 $ | 47.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 13.5 $ | 10.2 $ |
| Haircut | 16.8 $ | 21 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 102 $ | 105 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 67.8 $ | 71.5 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,739 $ | 614 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 7,508 $ | 8,203 $ |