Cost of living in Kalgoorlie is 3% higher than in Ipswich (without rent).
Rent in Kalgoorlie is 30% cheaper than in Ipswich.
Cost of living including rent in Kalgoorlie is 16% lower than in Ipswich.
Food in Kalgoorlie is 15% more expensive than in Ipswich.
Transport in Kalgoorlie is 47% cheaper than in Ipswich.
| Kalgoorlie | Ipswich | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Kalgoorlie | Ipswich | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
24.2 $ | 14.5 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 92.7 $ | 76.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 11 $ | 10.2 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.27 $ | 7.57 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.51 $ | 3.69 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 3.82 $ | 2.67 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.75 $ | 1.53 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.49 $ | 2.32 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.75 $ | 2.04 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.15 $ | 4.37 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.82 $ | 9.08 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.05 $ | 8.82 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.6 $ | 14.8 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.47 $ | 3.25 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.75 $ | 2.83 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.45 $ | 2.81 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.5 $ | 2.33 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.78 $ | 2.14 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.93 $ | 0.97 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.38 $ | 2.65 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 10.5 $ | 13.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.25 $ | 5.36 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 27.5 $ | 27 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 4.81 $ | 2.99 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 24.1 $ | 111 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.54 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 19.1 $ | 14.7 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 52.5 $ | 57.7 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.83 $ | 7.6 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.47 $ | 4.41 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.58 $ | 3.09 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.8 $ | 3.14 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
189 $ | 109 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
293 $ | 168 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
70 $ | 54.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 436 $ | 925 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,549 $ | 1,380 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 750 $ | 912 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,676 $ | 1,377 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 4,798 $ | 7,448 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,812 $ | 5,057 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 6,947 $ | 3,911 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 7.07 % | 5.95 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 37.8 $ | 51 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 15.7 $ | 13.7 $ |
| Haircut | 16.5 $ | 18.1 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 84 $ | 103 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 51.6 $ | 73.5 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,557 $ | 1,545 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 15,591 $ | 10,514 $ |