Cost of living in Wagga Wagga is 4% higher than in Ipswich (without rent).
Rent in Wagga Wagga is 26% cheaper than in Ipswich.
Cost of living including rent in Wagga Wagga is 13% lower than in Ipswich.
Food in Wagga Wagga is 10% more expensive than in Ipswich.
Transport in Wagga Wagga is 34% cheaper than in Ipswich.
| Wagga Wagga | Ipswich | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Wagga Wagga | Ipswich | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
13.5 $ | 14.5 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 105 $ | 76.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.3 $ | 10.2 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 7.64 $ | 7.57 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.92 $ | 3.69 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.9 $ | 2.67 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.81 $ | 1.53 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.73 $ | 2.32 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.39 $ | 2.04 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.82 $ | 4.37 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.4 $ | 9.08 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7 $ | 8.82 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 16.6 $ | 14.8 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.47 $ | 3.25 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.1 $ | 2.83 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.57 $ | 2.81 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.86 $ | 2.33 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.56 $ | 2.14 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.59 $ | 0.97 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.26 $ | 2.65 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 16.5 $ | 13.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.47 $ | 5.36 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 27.5 $ | 27 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 3.13 $ | 2.99 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 77.9 $ | 111 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.19 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 18.5 $ | 14.7 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 51.1 $ | 57.7 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.16 $ | 7.6 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.73 $ | 4.41 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.61 $ | 3.09 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.59 $ | 3.14 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
79 $ | 109 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
123 $ | 168 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
69.9 $ | 54.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 620 $ | 925 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,105 $ | 1,380 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 815 $ | 912 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,488 $ | 1,377 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,473 $ | 7,448 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,434 $ | 5,057 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,513 $ | 3,911 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.32 % | 5.95 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 27.9 $ | 51 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 15.2 $ | 13.7 $ |
| Haircut | 17.6 $ | 18.1 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 128 $ | 103 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 90.6 $ | 73.5 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,366 $ | 1,545 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 15,460 $ | 10,514 $ |