Cost of living in Dandenong

In Dandenong, Australia, living costs about $1876 per month for one person and $4577 for a family of four, including rent.

How expensive is Dandenong compared to other cities?

Compared to the European benchmark, Dandenong is 70% more expensive overall.

How does Dandenong compare to your city?

Dandenong is 45% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

Rent in Dandenong is, on average, 58% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in Dandenong?

Who is Dandenong a good fit for?

Dandenong 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 Dandenong so expensive?

The high costs are primarily driven by rent and utilities, which significantly impact overall living expenses.

Is food expensive in Dandenong?

Yes, food costs are 50% higher than the European benchmark, making grocery shopping more costly.

Is public transport affordable in Dandenong?

Public transport is 30% higher than the European benchmark, which may affect commuting costs.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
1876 $
Without Rent
785 $
Rent & Utilities
1091 $
Food
559 $
Transport
79 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
4120 $
GDP per Capita
64,712 $
Freedom Index
8.52
Lifespan
83 years
Speak English
93%
Population
30.1K

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Update Prices

Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 17.4 $
Dinner 69.1 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 9.03 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 8.3 $
Capuccino 3.61 $
Coke, 330ml 2.82 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 1.46 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 2.79 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.28 $
Eggs, 12 pack 4.17 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 10.1 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 9.28 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 14.6 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.13 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.82 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.68 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.85 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.27 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.18 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 0.99 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 2.53 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 13.9 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 4.73 $
Cigarette pack 27.1 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 3.2 $
Monthly Pass 99.4 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 1.35 $
Taxi, 8 km 20.6 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 54.9 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 6.82 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 7.32 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 3.32 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 3.75 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 96 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 150 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 55.3 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 903 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 1,511 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 1,085 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 1,888 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 6,876 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 5,391 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 4,12 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 6.28%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 44.5 $
Cinema, 1 seat 15.1 $
Haircut 21.8 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 113 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 81.6 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 1,954 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 21,149 $

Compare Dandenong with other top cities

Australia
Dandenong vs Melbourne (Melbourne is 28% more expensive) Dandenong vs Sydney (Sydney is 49% more expensive) Dandenong vs Brisbane (Brisbane is 33% more expensive) Dandenong vs Perth (Perth is 25% more expensive) Dandenong vs Adelaide (Adelaide is 20% more expensive) Dandenong vs Gold Coast (Gold Coast is 23% more expensive) Dandenong vs Canberra (Canberra is 28% more expensive) Dandenong vs Sunshine Coast (Sunshine Coast is 8% less expensive) Dandenong vs Wollongong (Wollongong is 18% less expensive) Dandenong vs Ipswich (Ipswich is 0% more expensive)
New Zealand
Dandenong vs Auckland (Auckland is 18% more expensive) Dandenong vs Christchurch (Christchurch is 6% more expensive) Dandenong vs Manukau (Manukau is 3% more expensive) Dandenong vs Wellington (Wellington is 19% more expensive) Dandenong vs Hamilton (Hamilton is 11% less expensive) Dandenong vs Tauranga (Tauranga is 5% less expensive) Dandenong vs Dunedin (Dunedin is 22% less expensive) Dandenong vs Lower Hutt (Lower Hutt is 1% less expensive) Dandenong vs Palmerston North (Palmerston North is 30% less expensive) Dandenong vs Napier (Napier is 25% less expensive)
Marshall Islands
Dandenong vs Majuro (Majuro is 19% less expensive) Dandenong vs Djarrit (Djarrit is 19% less expensive)
Solomon Islands
Dandenong vs Honiara (Honiara is 22% less expensive) Dandenong vs Auki (Auki is 22% less expensive)
Palau
Dandenong vs Melekeok (Melekeok is 38% less expensive) Dandenong vs Ngerulmud (Ngerulmud is 38% less expensive)
Tonga
Dandenong vs Nukualofa (Nukualofa is 49% less expensive) Dandenong vs Mua (Mua is 49% less expensive)
Fiji
Dandenong vs Suva (Suva is 51% less expensive) Dandenong vs Nasinu (Nasinu is 52% less expensive) Dandenong vs Nadi (Nadi is 52% less expensive) Dandenong vs Lautoka (Lautoka is 68% less expensive)
Samoa
Dandenong vs Manase (Manase is 65% less expensive) Dandenong vs Apia (Apia is 65% less expensive)
Nauru
Dandenong vs Yaren (Yaren is 66% less expensive)
Tuvalu
Dandenong vs Funafuti (Funafuti is 68% less expensive) Dandenong vs Vaiaku (Vaiaku is 68% less expensive)
Papua New Guinea
Dandenong vs Port Moresby (Port Moresby is 70% less expensive) Dandenong vs Lae (Lae is 71% less expensive)
Kiribati
Dandenong vs South Tarawa (South Tarawa is 72% less expensive) Dandenong vs London (London is 72% less expensive)