Cost of living in Timaru is 34% lower than in Melbourne (without rent).
Rent in Timaru is 12% cheaper than in Melbourne.
Cost of living including rent in Timaru is 22% lower than in Melbourne.
Food in Timaru is 5% cheaper than in Melbourne.
Transport in Timaru is 83% cheaper than in Melbourne.
| Timaru | Melbourne | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Timaru | Melbourne | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
11.4 $ | 15.4 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 79.3 $ | 62.1 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.56 $ | 10.3 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.31 $ | 8.61 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.73 $ | 3.66 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.28 $ | 2.82 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.68 $ | 1.47 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.04 $ | 2.64 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.27 $ | 2.33 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 5.6 $ | 4.36 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.4 $ | 10.3 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.6 $ | 9.57 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.6 $ | 14.4 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.73 $ | 3.43 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.38 $ | 2.79 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.17 $ | 2.65 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.07 $ | 2.37 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.1 $ | 2.19 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.76 $ | 0.98 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.42 $ | 2.61 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.96 $ | 13.7 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.85 $ | 4.74 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 25.4 $ | 26.8 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.57 $ | 3.66 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 62.3 $ | 126 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.7 $ | 1.36 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 16.4 $ | 21.4 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 34.8 $ | 56.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 9.26 $ | 6.82 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.15 $ | 7.97 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.23 $ | 3.51 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.74 $ | 4 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
59.4 $ | 101 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
91.6 $ | 156 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
55.5 $ | 54 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,018 $ | 1,146 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,257 $ | 1,818 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,258 $ | 1,361 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,403 $ | 2,752 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,685 $ | 7,512 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,225 $ | 5,768 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,481 $ | 4,357 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 7.11 % | 6.33 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 37.8 $ | 52.8 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 9.59 $ | 15.4 $ |
| Haircut | 16.4 $ | 23.1 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 99.6 $ | 115 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 69.8 $ | 81.3 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 610 $ | 1,974 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 9,940 $ | 21,306 $ |