Cost of living in Bendigo

In Bendigo, Australia, living costs about $1397 per month for one person and $3504 for a family of four, including rent.

How expensive is Bendigo compared to other cities?

Bendigo is 27% more expensive overall versus the European benchmark.

How does Bendigo compare to your city?

Bendigo is 48% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

Rent in Bendigo is, on average, 75% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in Bendigo?

Who is Bendigo a good fit for?

Bendigo is most realistic when moving with a strong job offer or relocation package. Without high income, the housing-driven price level can be difficult to sustain.

FAQ

Why is Bendigo so expensive?

The high cost of living in Bendigo is primarily driven by rent and utilities, which significantly impact overall expenses.

Is food expensive in Bendigo?

Food prices in Bendigo are 46% higher than the European benchmark, making dining and grocery shopping costly.

Is public transport affordable in Bendigo?

Public transport in Bendigo is 9% higher than the European benchmark, which may affect daily commuting costs.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
1397 $
Without Rent
749 $
Rent & Utilities
649 $
Food
545 $
Transport
66 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
3160 $
GDP per Capita
64,712 $
Freedom Index
8.52
Lifespan
83 years
Speak English
93%
Population
103.0K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 17.4 $
Dinner 61.9 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 10.4 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 8.34 $
Capuccino 3.62 $
Coke, 330ml 2.85 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 1.16 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 2.77 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.28 $
Eggs, 12 pack 4.14 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 10.1 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 9.31 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 14.5 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.13 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.79 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.65 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.88 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.09 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 1.38 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 0.98 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 2.47 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 9.43 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 4.68 $
Cigarette pack 24.8 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 4.52 $
Monthly Pass 57.3 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 1.23 $
Taxi, 8 km 20.4 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 54.4 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 7.06 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 6.61 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 3.22 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 3.53 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 97 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 149 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 51.2 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 472 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 717 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 612 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 1,027 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 6,596 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 5,119 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 3,16 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 6.36%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 62.7 $
Cinema, 1 seat 11.2 $
Haircut 20.9 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 113 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 69.3 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 1,258 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 21,273 $

Compare Bendigo with other top cities

Australia
Bendigo vs Melbourne (Melbourne is 72% more expensive) Bendigo vs Sydney (Sydney is 101% more expensive) Bendigo vs Brisbane (Brisbane is 78% more expensive) Bendigo vs Perth (Perth is 68% more expensive) Bendigo vs Adelaide (Adelaide is 61% more expensive) Bendigo vs Gold Coast (Gold Coast is 65% more expensive) Bendigo vs Canberra (Canberra is 71% more expensive) Bendigo vs Sunshine Coast (Sunshine Coast is 24% more expensive) Bendigo vs Wollongong (Wollongong is 10% more expensive) Bendigo vs Ipswich (Ipswich is 34% more expensive)
New Zealand
Bendigo vs Auckland (Auckland is 58% more expensive) Bendigo vs Christchurch (Christchurch is 42% more expensive) Bendigo vs Manukau (Manukau is 39% more expensive) Bendigo vs Wellington (Wellington is 60% more expensive) Bendigo vs Hamilton (Hamilton is 20% more expensive) Bendigo vs Tauranga (Tauranga is 28% more expensive) Bendigo vs Dunedin (Dunedin is 5% more expensive) Bendigo vs Lower Hutt (Lower Hutt is 34% more expensive) Bendigo vs Palmerston North (Palmerston North is 6% less expensive) Bendigo vs Napier (Napier is 0% more expensive)
Marshall Islands
Bendigo vs Majuro (Majuro is 9% more expensive) Bendigo vs Djarrit (Djarrit is 9% more expensive)
Solomon Islands
Bendigo vs Honiara (Honiara is 4% more expensive) Bendigo vs Auki (Auki is 5% more expensive)
Palau
Bendigo vs Melekeok (Melekeok is 16% less expensive) Bendigo vs Ngerulmud (Ngerulmud is 16% less expensive)
Tonga
Bendigo vs Nukualofa (Nukualofa is 31% less expensive) Bendigo vs Mua (Mua is 31% less expensive)
Fiji
Bendigo vs Suva (Suva is 34% less expensive) Bendigo vs Nasinu (Nasinu is 36% less expensive) Bendigo vs Nadi (Nadi is 36% less expensive) Bendigo vs Lautoka (Lautoka is 57% less expensive)
Samoa
Bendigo vs Manase (Manase is 53% less expensive) Bendigo vs Apia (Apia is 53% less expensive)
Nauru
Bendigo vs Yaren (Yaren is 55% less expensive)
Tuvalu
Bendigo vs Funafuti (Funafuti is 57% less expensive) Bendigo vs Vaiaku (Vaiaku is 57% less expensive)
Papua New Guinea
Bendigo vs Port Moresby (Port Moresby is 60% less expensive) Bendigo vs Lae (Lae is 61% less expensive)
Kiribati
Bendigo vs South Tarawa (South Tarawa is 63% less expensive) Bendigo vs London (London is 63% less expensive)