Cost of living in Manase is 34% lower than in Wollongong (without rent).
Rent in Manase is 72% cheaper than in Wollongong.
Cost of living including rent in Manase is 57% lower than in Wollongong.
Food in Manase is 19% cheaper than in Wollongong.
Transport in Manase is 75% cheaper than in Wollongong.
| Manase | Wollongong | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Manase | Wollongong | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
4.17 $ | 8.45 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 74.6 $ | 26.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.97 $ | 8.95 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.44 $ | 4.78 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.64 $ | 2.94 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.18 $ | 2.9 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.82 $ | 1.09 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.71 $ | 1.55 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.19 $ | 1.53 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.79 $ | 4.4 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.22 $ | 9.18 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.37 $ | 7.35 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.47 $ | 15.2 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.17 $ | 2.65 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.29 $ | 2.62 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.58 $ | 2.41 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1 $ | 2.11 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.08 $ | 1.98 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.65 $ | 0.74 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.39 $ | 2.29 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.75 $ | 13 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.4 $ | 2.87 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.86 $ | 14.9 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.52 $ | 2.65 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 20.1 $ | 52.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.09 $ | 1.1 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 7.64 $ | 26.2 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 21.5 $ | 45.3 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.22 $ | 5.71 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.17 $ | 3.93 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.58 $ | 2.44 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.31 $ | 2.28 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
41.7 $ | 87 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
64.6 $ | 134 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
25.9 $ | 38.4 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 170 $ | 716 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,734 $ | 1,032 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 241 $ | 1,069 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 480 $ | 1,533 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,406 $ | 4,538 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 883 $ | 3,634 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 433 $ | 4,156 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 11.79 % | 6.29 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 23.6 $ | 31.3 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.73 $ | 11 $ |
| Haircut | 4.82 $ | 16.1 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 69.9 $ | 113 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 46.7 $ | 79.8 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 150 $ | 1,650 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,411 $ | 15,540 $ |