Cost of living in Port Macquarie is 11% higher than in Auki (without rent).
Rent in Port Macquarie is 16% more expensive than in Auki.
Cost of living including rent in Port Macquarie is 13% higher than in Auki.
Food in Port Macquarie is very similar to Auki.
Transport in Port Macquarie is 95% more expensive than in Auki.
| Port Macquarie | Auki | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Port Macquarie | Auki | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
14.6 $ | 7 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 41.5 $ | 47 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.61 $ | 13.3 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.88 $ | 3.61 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.57 $ | 3.27 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.45 $ | 1.52 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.37 $ | 2.67 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.32 $ | 1.29 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.18 $ | 1.4 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.14 $ | 5.24 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.57 $ | 16.3 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.39 $ | 11.1 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.5 $ | 22.5 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.49 $ | 8.22 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.81 $ | 2.72 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.71 $ | 1.66 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.69 $ | 1.8 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.07 $ | 3.59 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.41 $ | 0.77 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.27 $ | 4.15 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 10.4 $ | 10.7 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.99 $ | 2.55 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 28 $ | 4.07 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.08 $ | 0.36 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 87.6 $ | 26.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.25 $ | 1.29 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 15.1 $ | 11 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 52.1 $ | 28.7 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 7.49 $ | 3.72 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.41 $ | 4.84 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.51 $ | 2.97 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.94 $ | 2.36 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
55.3 $ | 164 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
85 $ | 252 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
57.3 $ | 110 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 849 $ | 572 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,725 $ | 873 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 950 $ | 595 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,134 $ | 1,254 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,390 $ | 1,457 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,178 $ | 855 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,789 $ | 572 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.05 % | 15.55 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 34.7 $ | 90.3 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 10.5 $ | 3.6 $ |
| Haircut | 16.6 $ | 12.8 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 103 $ | 111 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 76.6 $ | 24.3 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 974 $ | 121 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 13,410 $ | 2,762 $ |