Cost of living in Manukau is 23% lower than in Perth (without rent).
Rent in Manukau is 13% cheaper than in Perth.
Cost of living including rent in Manukau is 17% lower than in Perth.
Food in Manukau is 9% cheaper than in Perth.
Transport in Manukau is 57% cheaper than in Perth.
| Manukau | Perth | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Manukau | Perth | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
15.7 $ | 15.3 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 82.1 $ | 96.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.48 $ | 11.2 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.32 $ | 8 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.58 $ | 3.67 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.08 $ | 2.56 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.88 $ | 1.67 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.18 $ | 2.55 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.61 $ | 2.16 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 7.17 $ | 4.33 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.97 $ | 9.81 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.1 $ | 9.18 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.1 $ | 13.9 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.02 $ | 3.52 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.31 $ | 2.94 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.45 $ | 3.21 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.84 $ | 2.48 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.98 $ | 1.84 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.93 $ | 1.22 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.7 $ | 3.27 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 9.54 $ | 12.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.04 $ | 4.69 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 22.7 $ | 29.8 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.53 $ | 3.29 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 102 $ | 117 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.83 $ | 1.29 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 13.4 $ | 24.2 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 39.2 $ | 58.3 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 11 $ | 6.49 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.35 $ | 5.9 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.76 $ | 3.17 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.59 $ | 2.95 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
81.3 $ | 126 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
124 $ | 194 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
56.8 $ | 55.2 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 987 $ | 1,066 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,905 $ | 1,817 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,139 $ | 1,449 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,698 $ | 2,593 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 7,685 $ | 5,420 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 6,440 $ | 3,698 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,356 $ | 4,072 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.74 % | 6.36 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 44.6 $ | 40.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 14.6 $ | 16.9 $ |
| Haircut | 18.6 $ | 20.9 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 96.3 $ | 106 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 65.1 $ | 82.5 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 651 $ | 1,940 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 10,236 $ | 14,689 $ |