Cost of living in Kalgoorlie

In Kalgoorlie, Australia, living costs about $1571 per month for one person and $4651 for a family of four, including rent.

How expensive is Kalgoorlie compared to other cities?

Overall living costs in Kalgoorlie are 43% more expensive than the European benchmark.

How does Kalgoorlie compare to your city?

Kalgoorlie is 43% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

Rent in Kalgoorlie is, on average, 71% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in Kalgoorlie?

Who is Kalgoorlie a good fit for?

Kalgoorlie is a better match for people who prioritize lifestyle benefits and can afford the premium driven by food and rent & utilities. For most moderate-income households, housing costs are the main barrier.

FAQ

Why is Kalgoorlie so expensive?

The high costs in Kalgoorlie are primarily due to elevated rent and utilities. This significantly impacts overall living expenses.

Is food expensive in Kalgoorlie?

Yes, food prices are 71% higher than the European benchmark, contributing to the overall cost of living.

Is public transport affordable in Kalgoorlie?

Public transport is 10% lower than the European benchmark, making it relatively affordable compared to other costs.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
1571 $
Without Rent
813 $
Rent & Utilities
758 $
Food
636 $
Transport
54 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
6947 $
GDP per Capita
64,712 $
Freedom Index
8.52
Lifespan
83 years
Speak English
93%
Population
30.8K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 24.2 $
Dinner 92.7 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 11 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 6.27 $
Capuccino 4.51 $
Coke, 330ml 3.82 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 2.75 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 3.49 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.75 $
Eggs, 12 pack 4.15 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.82 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 9.05 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 7.6 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.47 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.75 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.45 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.12 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 3.5 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.78 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 0.93 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 2.38 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 10.5 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 6.25 $
Cigarette pack 27.5 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 4.81 $
Monthly Pass 24.1 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 1.54 $
Taxi, 8 km 19.1 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 52.5 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 6.83 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 4.47 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 2.58 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 2.8 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 189 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 293 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 70 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 436 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 1,549 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 750 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 1,676 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 4,798 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 3,812 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 6,947 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 7.07%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 37.8 $
Cinema, 1 seat 15.7 $
Haircut 16.5 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 84 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 51.6 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 1,557 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 15,591 $

Compare Kalgoorlie with other top cities

Australia
Kalgoorlie vs Melbourne (Melbourne is 53% more expensive) Kalgoorlie vs Sydney (Sydney is 78% more expensive) Kalgoorlie vs Brisbane (Brisbane is 59% more expensive) Kalgoorlie vs Perth (Perth is 49% more expensive) Kalgoorlie vs Adelaide (Adelaide is 43% more expensive) Kalgoorlie vs Gold Coast (Gold Coast is 46% more expensive) Kalgoorlie vs Canberra (Canberra is 52% more expensive) Kalgoorlie vs Sunshine Coast (Sunshine Coast is 10% more expensive) Kalgoorlie vs Wollongong (Wollongong is 2% less expensive) Kalgoorlie vs Ipswich (Ipswich is 19% more expensive)
New Zealand
Kalgoorlie vs Auckland (Auckland is 40% more expensive) Kalgoorlie vs Christchurch (Christchurch is 26% more expensive) Kalgoorlie vs Manukau (Manukau is 23% more expensive) Kalgoorlie vs Wellington (Wellington is 42% more expensive) Kalgoorlie vs Hamilton (Hamilton is 6% more expensive) Kalgoorlie vs Tauranga (Tauranga is 14% more expensive) Kalgoorlie vs Dunedin (Dunedin is 7% less expensive) Kalgoorlie vs Lower Hutt (Lower Hutt is 19% more expensive) Kalgoorlie vs Palmerston North (Palmerston North is 16% less expensive) Kalgoorlie vs Napier (Napier is 11% less expensive)
Marshall Islands
Kalgoorlie vs Majuro (Majuro is 3% less expensive) Kalgoorlie vs Djarrit (Djarrit is 3% less expensive)
Solomon Islands
Kalgoorlie vs Honiara (Honiara is 7% less expensive) Kalgoorlie vs Auki (Auki is 7% less expensive)
Palau
Kalgoorlie vs Melekeok (Melekeok is 26% less expensive) Kalgoorlie vs Ngerulmud (Ngerulmud is 26% less expensive)
Tonga
Kalgoorlie vs Nukualofa (Nukualofa is 39% less expensive) Kalgoorlie vs Mua (Mua is 39% less expensive)
Fiji
Kalgoorlie vs Suva (Suva is 41% less expensive) Kalgoorlie vs Nasinu (Nasinu is 43% less expensive) Kalgoorlie vs Nadi (Nadi is 43% less expensive) Kalgoorlie vs Lautoka (Lautoka is 62% less expensive)
Samoa
Kalgoorlie vs Manase (Manase is 58% less expensive) Kalgoorlie vs Apia (Apia is 58% less expensive)
Nauru
Kalgoorlie vs Yaren (Yaren is 60% less expensive)
Tuvalu
Kalgoorlie vs Funafuti (Funafuti is 62% less expensive) Kalgoorlie vs Vaiaku (Vaiaku is 62% less expensive)
Papua New Guinea
Kalgoorlie vs Port Moresby (Port Moresby is 65% less expensive) Kalgoorlie vs Lae (Lae is 66% less expensive)
Kiribati
Kalgoorlie vs South Tarawa (South Tarawa is 67% less expensive) Kalgoorlie vs London (London is 67% less expensive)