Cost of Living in Pakenham vs London

Cost of living in Pakenham is 156% higher than in London (without rent).

Rent in Pakenham is 358% more expensive than in London.

Cost of living including rent in Pakenham is 247% higher than in London.

Food in Pakenham is 148% more expensive than in London.

Transport in Pakenham is 243% more expensive than in London.

Pakenham vs. London Comparision

Pakenham London
Cost of Living, including rent
1,805 $
520 $
Without Rent
737 $
288 $
Rent & Utilities
1,068 $
233 $
Food
526 $
212 $
Transport
74 $
21 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
4,384 $
404 $
Quality of Life
75
18
Population
54.1K
1.9K

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Pakenham London

Restaurants

Lunch menu,
inexpensive restaurant
13.3 $ 3.49 $
Dinner, for 2 70 $ 20.9 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 10.6 $ 4.77 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 8.17 $ 1.76 $
Capuccino 2.92 $ 1.82 $
Coke, 330ml 2.94 $ 0.58 $

Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 1.78 $ 1.16 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 2.11 $ 0.7 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.92 $ 1.17 $
Eggs, 12 pack 3.49 $ 1.62 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 8.71 $ 6.94 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 7.93 $ 4.35 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 12.2 $ 6.89 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.95 $ 2.21 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.08 $ 1.24 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.87 $ 1.67 $
Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.9 $ 0.92 $
Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.01 $ 1.01 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 0.77 $ 0.35 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 2.53 $ 1.25 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 11.5 $ 7.43 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 4.64 $ 1.39 $
Cigarette pack 27.2 $ 2.86 $

Transport

Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket 3.43 $ 0.4 $
Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket 98.8 $ 14.9 $
Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal 1.32 $ 1.08 $
Taxi, 8 km 17 $ 6.65 $

Personal Care

Doctor visit, private clinic 54.7 $ 16.1 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 6.85 $ 3.71 $
Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz 7.32 $ 2.95 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 3.3 $ 1.55 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 3.71 $ 1.28 $

Utilities per Month

Utility bill - 1 person,
electricity, heating, water & garbage
102 $ 38.4 $
Utility bill - family,
electricity, heating, water & garbage
158 $ 59.3 $
Internet plan,
+60 Mbps
44.6 $ 27 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 885 $ 153 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 1,474 $ 313 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 1,067 $ 223 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 1,882 $ 460 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 6,844 $ 1,464 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 5,286 $ 848 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 4,384 $ 404 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 6.28 % 12.14 %

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 43.7 $ 22.8 $
Cinema, 1 seat 12.6 $ 4.33 $
Haircut 21.9 $ 4.17 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 102 $ 65.1 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 79.7 $ 29.8 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 1,874 $ 110 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 20,008 $ 3,512 $