Cost of living in Hoppers Crossing is 152% higher than in Lae (without rent).
Rent in Hoppers Crossing is 321% more expensive than in Lae.
Cost of living including rent in Hoppers Crossing is 227% higher than in Lae.
Food in Hoppers Crossing is 142% more expensive than in Lae.
Transport in Hoppers Crossing is 240% more expensive than in Lae.
| Hoppers Crossing | Lae | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Hoppers Crossing | Lae | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
15.8 $ | 3.81 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 68.1 $ | 21.9 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.78 $ | 4.94 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 7.98 $ | 1.8 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.43 $ | 1.84 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.66 $ | 0.64 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.01 $ | 1.17 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.51 $ | 0.77 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.57 $ | 1.19 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.93 $ | 1.68 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.9 $ | 7.03 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.63 $ | 4.38 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.8 $ | 7.18 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.07 $ | 2.16 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.69 $ | 1.28 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.51 $ | 1.64 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.23 $ | 0.95 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.11 $ | 1.05 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.97 $ | 0.37 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.52 $ | 1.31 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 13 $ | 7.67 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.52 $ | 1.4 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 26.8 $ | 2.85 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 3.08 $ | 0.45 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 102 $ | 17.2 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.31 $ | 1.09 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 19.9 $ | 7.05 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 54.8 $ | 18.5 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.8 $ | 3.95 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 7.26 $ | 3.07 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.29 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 3.76 $ | 1.3 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
108 $ | 40 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
165 $ | 61 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
50.6 $ | 26.3 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 796 $ | 161 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,149 $ | 323 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,093 $ | 232 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,976 $ | 475 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 6,891 $ | 1,460 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 5,334 $ | 858 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 4,083 $ | 422 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.36 % | 12.07 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 52.3 $ | 23.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 13.8 $ | 4.53 $ |
| Haircut | 21.8 $ | 4.49 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 108 $ | 67.2 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 78.8 $ | 32.1 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,813 $ | 129 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 20,099 $ | 3,875 $ |