Cost of living in Bundaberg

In Bundaberg, Australia, living costs about $1689 per month for one person and $3934 for a family of four, including rent.

How expensive is Bundaberg compared to other cities?

Compared to the European benchmark, Bundaberg is 53% more expensive overall.

How does Bundaberg compare to your city?

Bundaberg is 42% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

Rent in Bundaberg is, on average, 67% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in Bundaberg?

Who is Bundaberg a good fit for?

Bundaberg tends to fit higher-income residents who can comfortably absorb housing costs. It can be challenging on a moderate budget, mainly due to rent and utilities.

FAQ

Why is Bundaberg so expensive?

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

Is food expensive in Bundaberg?

Yes, food prices in Bundaberg are 64% higher than the European benchmark.

Is public transport affordable in Bundaberg?

Public transport costs are 27% higher than the European benchmark, making it less affordable.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
1689 $
Without Rent
825 $
Rent & Utilities
864 $
Food
610 $
Transport
77 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
2719 $
GDP per Capita
64,712 $
Freedom Index
8.52
Lifespan
83 years
Speak English
93%
Population
70.5K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 17.5 $
Dinner 55.3 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 8.71 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 6.28 $
Capuccino 3.67 $
Coke, 330ml 2.41 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 2.27 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 2.24 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.22 $
Eggs, 12 pack 4.22 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 10.1 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 10.9 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 22.4 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.6 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.66 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.79 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.29 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 3.25 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.48 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 2.38 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 2.4 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 12.8 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 7.39 $
Cigarette pack 29.7 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 2.32 $
Monthly Pass 60.9 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 1.35 $
Taxi, 8 km 29.4 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 53.7 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 6.85 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 4.52 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 3.02 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 3.19 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 85 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 132 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 61.1 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 708 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 1,140 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 759 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 1,533 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 7,764 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 4,872 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 2,719 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 6.51%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 28 $
Cinema, 1 seat 12.5 $
Haircut 16.7 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 129 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 84 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 482 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 20,054 $

Compare Bundaberg with other top cities

Australia
Bundaberg vs Melbourne (Melbourne is 42% more expensive) Bundaberg vs Sydney (Sydney is 66% more expensive) Bundaberg vs Brisbane (Brisbane is 47% more expensive) Bundaberg vs Perth (Perth is 39% more expensive) Bundaberg vs Adelaide (Adelaide is 33% more expensive) Bundaberg vs Gold Coast (Gold Coast is 36% more expensive) Bundaberg vs Canberra (Canberra is 42% more expensive) Bundaberg vs Sunshine Coast (Sunshine Coast is 3% more expensive) Bundaberg vs Wollongong (Wollongong is 9% less expensive) Bundaberg vs Ipswich (Ipswich is 11% more expensive)
New Zealand
Bundaberg vs Auckland (Auckland is 31% more expensive) Bundaberg vs Christchurch (Christchurch is 17% more expensive) Bundaberg vs Manukau (Manukau is 15% more expensive) Bundaberg vs Wellington (Wellington is 32% more expensive) Bundaberg vs Hamilton (Hamilton is 1% less expensive) Bundaberg vs Tauranga (Tauranga is 6% more expensive) Bundaberg vs Dunedin (Dunedin is 13% less expensive) Bundaberg vs Lower Hutt (Lower Hutt is 10% more expensive) Bundaberg vs Palmerston North (Palmerston North is 22% less expensive) Bundaberg vs Napier (Napier is 17% less expensive)
Marshall Islands
Bundaberg vs Majuro (Majuro is 10% less expensive) Bundaberg vs Djarrit (Djarrit is 10% less expensive)
Solomon Islands
Bundaberg vs Honiara (Honiara is 14% less expensive) Bundaberg vs Auki (Auki is 13% less expensive)
Palau
Bundaberg vs Melekeok (Melekeok is 31% less expensive) Bundaberg vs Ngerulmud (Ngerulmud is 31% less expensive)
Tonga
Bundaberg vs Nukualofa (Nukualofa is 43% less expensive) Bundaberg vs Mua (Mua is 43% less expensive)
Fiji
Bundaberg vs Suva (Suva is 45% less expensive) Bundaberg vs Nasinu (Nasinu is 47% less expensive) Bundaberg vs Nadi (Nadi is 47% less expensive) Bundaberg vs Lautoka (Lautoka is 64% less expensive)
Samoa
Bundaberg vs Manase (Manase is 61% less expensive) Bundaberg vs Apia (Apia is 61% less expensive)
Nauru
Bundaberg vs Yaren (Yaren is 63% less expensive)
Tuvalu
Bundaberg vs Funafuti (Funafuti is 65% less expensive) Bundaberg vs Vaiaku (Vaiaku is 65% less expensive)
Papua New Guinea
Bundaberg vs Port Moresby (Port Moresby is 67% less expensive) Bundaberg vs Lae (Lae is 68% less expensive)
Kiribati
Bundaberg vs South Tarawa (South Tarawa is 69% less expensive) Bundaberg vs London (London is 69% less expensive)