Cost of living in Hervey Bay is 35% higher than in Nukualofa (without rent).
Rent in Hervey Bay is 159% more expensive than in Nukualofa.
Cost of living including rent in Hervey Bay is 91% higher than in Nukualofa.
Food in Hervey Bay is 22% more expensive than in Nukualofa.
Transport in Hervey Bay is 55% more expensive than in Nukualofa.
| Hervey Bay | Nukualofa | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Hervey Bay | Nukualofa | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
13.8 $ | 7.82 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 82.9 $ | 64.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10 $ | 7.57 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.58 $ | 3.45 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.82 $ | 3.03 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.78 $ | 2.71 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.58 $ | 1.62 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.14 $ | 1.06 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.09 $ | 2.13 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.35 $ | 5.22 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.89 $ | 9.3 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.26 $ | 6.08 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.7 $ | 7.88 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.3 $ | 2.6 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.41 $ | 2.87 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.72 $ | 3.01 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.06 $ | 3.26 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.06 $ | 2.71 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.84 $ | 0.96 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.4 $ | 2.1 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 11 $ | 17.6 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.55 $ | 3.27 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 28 $ | 13 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.41 $ | 2.12 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 65.7 $ | 42.8 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.4 $ | 1.49 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 16.5 $ | 7.82 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 54.2 $ | 22.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 7 $ | 4.37 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.49 $ | 3.27 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.06 $ | 1.59 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 3.18 $ | 1.33 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
115 $ | 118 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
178 $ | 180 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
54.9 $ | 128 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 941 $ | 174 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,655 $ | 429 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 996 $ | 245 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,654 $ | 430 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 7,829 $ | 427 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 4,842 $ | 254 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,741 $ | 702 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.37 % | 11.49 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 38.2 $ | 32.3 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 13.8 $ | 4.82 $ |
| Haircut | 16.8 $ | 5.04 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 109 $ | 70.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 75.1 $ | 36.9 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,732 $ | 164 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 9,503 $ | 4,649 $ |