Cost of living in Toowoomba is 14% lower than in Sunshine Coast (without rent).
Rent in Toowoomba is very similar to Sunshine Coast.
Cost of living including rent in Toowoomba is 6% lower than in Sunshine Coast.
Food in Toowoomba is 13% cheaper than in Sunshine Coast.
Transport in Toowoomba is 39% cheaper than in Sunshine Coast.
| Toowoomba | Sunshine Coast | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Toowoomba | Sunshine Coast | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
14.9 $ | 17.2 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 47.8 $ | 69.1 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.55 $ | 9.44 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.51 $ | 6.93 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.76 $ | 3.52 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.55 $ | 2.47 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.25 $ | 1.37 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.84 $ | 2.05 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.61 $ | 2.02 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.11 $ | 4.35 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.26 $ | 7.83 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.05 $ | 10 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 16 $ | 15.4 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.98 $ | 3.17 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.33 $ | 2.87 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.55 $ | 3.22 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.17 $ | 2.42 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.41 $ | 2.01 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.55 $ | 1.39 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.11 $ | 2.54 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 10.4 $ | 11.5 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.14 $ | 6.6 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 25 $ | 24.5 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.77 $ | 1.47 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 32.4 $ | 55.8 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.18 $ | 1.23 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 16 $ | 15 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 46.2 $ | 56.5 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 7.05 $ | 7.25 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.49 $ | 4.44 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.45 $ | 3.04 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 4.12 $ | 3.13 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
61.4 $ | 84.2 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
95.2 $ | 131 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
49.2 $ | 51.7 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 868 $ | 734 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,071 $ | 1,718 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 851 $ | 1,207 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,355 $ | 2,027 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 7,556 $ | 7,648 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 4,662 $ | 5,138 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,103 $ | 3,571 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.37 % | 6.16 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 31.1 $ | 47.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 13.1 $ | 13.4 $ |
| Haircut | 14.3 $ | 17.6 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 86.4 $ | 69.9 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 64.2 $ | 68.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 521 $ | 311 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 7,636 $ | 7,565 $ |