Cost of living in Mildura is 13% lower than in Canberra (without rent).
Rent in Mildura is 31% cheaper than in Canberra.
Cost of living including rent in Mildura is 24% lower than in Canberra.
Food in Mildura is 8% cheaper than in Canberra.
Transport in Mildura is 45% cheaper than in Canberra.
| Mildura | Canberra | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Mildura | Canberra | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
14 $ | 20.1 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 57.4 $ | 84.9 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.92 $ | 9.85 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 8.32 $ | 7.11 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.2 $ | 3.72 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.45 $ | 2.92 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.81 $ | 1.58 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.48 $ | 2.44 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.46 $ | 2.24 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 6.8 $ | 4.89 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.4 $ | 12.3 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.38 $ | 9.41 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.3 $ | 16.6 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.56 $ | 3.62 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.15 $ | 3.11 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.2 $ | 3.61 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.34 $ | 2.69 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.4 $ | 2.6 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.38 $ | 1.59 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.17 $ | 2.14 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 13.9 $ | 17.1 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.23 $ | 5.09 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 26.3 $ | 27.7 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 4.19 $ | 3.32 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 82.5 $ | 107 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.26 $ | 1.38 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 19.3 $ | 17.7 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 55.3 $ | 51.6 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 9.25 $ | 4.79 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.57 $ | 4.68 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.92 $ | 2.46 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.62 $ | 2.07 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
113 $ | 141 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
172 $ | 217 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
47.2 $ | 59.6 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 814 $ | 1,222 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,484 $ | 1,831 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,102 $ | 1,584 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,833 $ | 2,518 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 6,021 $ | 7,663 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 4,322 $ | 5,992 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,468 $ | 3,763 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.98 % | 6.35 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 33.8 $ | 60.9 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 15.5 $ | 14 $ |
| Haircut | 14.3 $ | 18.3 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 123 $ | 125 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 86 $ | 87 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 551 $ | 1,893 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 18,266 $ | 15,472 $ |