Cost of living in Wollongong is 17% higher than in Nukualofa (without rent).
Rent in Wollongong is 110% more expensive than in Nukualofa.
Cost of living including rent in Wollongong is 59% higher than in Nukualofa.
Food in Wollongong is 7% cheaper than in Nukualofa.
Transport in Wollongong is 157% more expensive than in Nukualofa.
| Wollongong | Nukualofa | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Wollongong | Nukualofa | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
8.45 $ | 7.82 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 26.8 $ | 64.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 8.95 $ | 7.57 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.78 $ | 3.45 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.94 $ | 3.03 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.9 $ | 2.71 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.09 $ | 1.62 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.55 $ | 1.06 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.53 $ | 2.13 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.4 $ | 5.22 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.18 $ | 9.3 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.35 $ | 6.08 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15.2 $ | 7.88 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.65 $ | 2.6 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.62 $ | 2.87 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.41 $ | 3.01 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.11 $ | 3.26 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.98 $ | 2.71 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.74 $ | 0.96 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.29 $ | 2.1 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 13 $ | 17.6 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.87 $ | 3.27 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 14.9 $ | 13 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.65 $ | 2.12 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 52.5 $ | 42.8 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.1 $ | 1.49 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 26.2 $ | 7.82 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 45.3 $ | 22.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.71 $ | 4.37 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.93 $ | 3.27 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.44 $ | 1.59 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.28 $ | 1.33 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
87 $ | 118 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
134 $ | 180 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
38.4 $ | 128 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 716 $ | 174 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,032 $ | 429 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,069 $ | 245 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,533 $ | 430 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 4,538 $ | 427 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,634 $ | 254 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 4,156 $ | 702 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.29 % | 11.49 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 31.3 $ | 32.3 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 11 $ | 4.82 $ |
| Haircut | 16.1 $ | 5.04 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 113 $ | 70.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 79.8 $ | 36.9 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,650 $ | 164 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 15,540 $ | 4,649 $ |