Cost of living in Parramatta is 58% higher than in Mua (without rent).
Rent in Parramatta is 278% more expensive than in Mua.
Cost of living including rent in Parramatta is 157% higher than in Mua.
Food in Parramatta is 41% more expensive than in Mua.
Transport in Parramatta is 130% more expensive than in Mua.
| Parramatta | Mua | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Parramatta | Mua | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
17.4 $ | 7.77 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 82.5 $ | 63.9 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.4 $ | 7.51 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 7.63 $ | 3.43 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.63 $ | 3 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.94 $ | 2.71 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.8 $ | 1.6 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.7 $ | 1.07 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.37 $ | 2.15 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.48 $ | 5.27 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.3 $ | 9.29 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.79 $ | 6.11 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.9 $ | 7.9 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.35 $ | 2.59 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.89 $ | 2.87 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.19 $ | 3 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.55 $ | 3.31 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.33 $ | 2.72 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.32 $ | 0.95 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.4 $ | 2.11 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 14 $ | 17.7 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.02 $ | 3.3 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 27.8 $ | 13.1 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 3.1 $ | 2.12 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 137 $ | 43.2 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.4 $ | 1.49 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 18.5 $ | 7.91 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 63.5 $ | 23.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.91 $ | 4.32 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.15 $ | 3.22 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.73 $ | 1.58 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.87 $ | 1.31 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
156 $ | 117 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
242 $ | 179 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
54.7 $ | 128 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,377 $ | 173 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 2,089 $ | 432 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,626 $ | 246 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 3,888 $ | 431 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 4,176 $ | 427 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,325 $ | 259 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 4,075 $ | 700 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.35 % | 11.44 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 34.8 $ | 32.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 15.4 $ | 4.85 $ |
| Haircut | 19.5 $ | 4.96 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 117 $ | 70.4 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 82.4 $ | 36.8 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,900 $ | 162 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 15,425 $ | 4,587 $ |