Cost of living in Toowoomba is 13% higher than in Melekeok (without rent).
Rent in Toowoomba is 66% more expensive than in Melekeok.
Cost of living including rent in Toowoomba is 40% higher than in Melekeok.
Food in Toowoomba is 14% more expensive than in Melekeok.
Transport in Toowoomba is 26% more expensive than in Melekeok.
| Toowoomba | Melekeok | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Toowoomba | Melekeok | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
14.9 $ | 10.5 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 47.8 $ | 52.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.55 $ | 5.95 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.51 $ | 6.93 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.76 $ | 4.97 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.55 $ | 1.13 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.25 $ | 2.67 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.84 $ | 2.04 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.61 $ | 2.03 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.11 $ | 4.58 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.26 $ | 22 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.05 $ | 8.56 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 16 $ | 9.05 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.98 $ | 4.25 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.33 $ | 1.48 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.55 $ | 1.62 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.17 $ | 2.12 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.41 $ | 1.22 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.55 $ | 0.66 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.11 $ | 3.41 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 10.4 $ | 22.1 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.14 $ | 3.33 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 25 $ | 8.08 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.77 $ | 0.53 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 32.4 $ | 24.7 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.18 $ | 2.16 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 16 $ | 11.1 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 46.2 $ | 49.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 7.05 $ | 5.57 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.49 $ | 3.17 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.45 $ | 1.72 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 4.12 $ | 1.64 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
61.4 $ | 81.4 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
95.2 $ | 124 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
49.2 $ | 121 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 868 $ | 360 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,071 $ | 786 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 851 $ | 483 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,355 $ | 1,072 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 7,556 $ | 1,336 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 4,662 $ | 1,004 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,103 $ | 567 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.37 % | 14.34 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 31.1 $ | 70 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 13.1 $ | 4.94 $ |
| Haircut | 14.3 $ | 5.64 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 86.4 $ | 122 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 64.2 $ | 53.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 521 $ | 247 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 7,636 $ | 5,916 $ |