Cost of living in Orange

In Orange, Australia, living costs about $1500 per month for one person and $4008 for a family of four, including rent.

How expensive is Orange compared to other cities?

Orange is 36% more expensive overall versus the European benchmark.

How does Orange compare to your city?

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

Rent in Orange is, on average, 73% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in Orange?

Who is Orange a good fit for?

Orange 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 Orange so expensive?

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

Is food expensive in Orange?

Yes, food costs are 52% higher than the European benchmark, making it a notable expense.

Is public transport affordable in Orange?

Public transport is 20% higher than the European benchmark, which may affect overall budgeting.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
1500 $
Without Rent
784 $
Rent & Utilities
716 $
Food
568 $
Transport
73 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
4737 $
GDP per Capita
64,712 $
Freedom Index
8.52
Lifespan
83 years
Speak English
93%
Population
41.2K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 14.1 $
Dinner 103 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 10.3 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 7.64 $
Capuccino 2.77 $
Coke, 330ml 2.61 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 1.78 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 2.69 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.06 $
Eggs, 12 pack 3.89 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 8.3 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 8.62 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 13.9 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.41 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.78 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.57 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.84 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 1.72 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.59 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 1.44 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 2.27 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 11 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 2.71 $
Cigarette pack 27.7 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 2.58 $
Monthly Pass 101 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 1.37 $
Taxi, 8 km 17 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 46.5 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 6.43 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 4.64 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 2.52 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 2.74 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 99 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 153 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 62.2 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 530 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 1,011 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 652 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 1,295 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 5,082 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 4,599 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 4,737 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 6.27%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 48.9 $
Cinema, 1 seat 14 $
Haircut 16 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 130 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 90.8 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 1,898 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 15,533 $

Compare Orange with other top cities

Australia
Orange vs Melbourne (Melbourne is 60% more expensive) Orange vs Sydney (Sydney is 87% more expensive) Orange vs Brisbane (Brisbane is 66% more expensive) Orange vs Perth (Perth is 56% more expensive) Orange vs Adelaide (Adelaide is 50% more expensive) Orange vs Gold Coast (Gold Coast is 53% more expensive) Orange vs Canberra (Canberra is 60% more expensive) Orange vs Sunshine Coast (Sunshine Coast is 16% more expensive) Orange vs Wollongong (Wollongong is 2% more expensive) Orange vs Ipswich (Ipswich is 25% more expensive)
New Zealand
Orange vs Auckland (Auckland is 47% more expensive) Orange vs Christchurch (Christchurch is 32% more expensive) Orange vs Manukau (Manukau is 29% more expensive) Orange vs Wellington (Wellington is 49% more expensive) Orange vs Hamilton (Hamilton is 11% more expensive) Orange vs Tauranga (Tauranga is 19% more expensive) Orange vs Dunedin (Dunedin is 2% less expensive) Orange vs Lower Hutt (Lower Hutt is 24% more expensive) Orange vs Palmerston North (Palmerston North is 12% less expensive) Orange vs Napier (Napier is 6% less expensive)
Marshall Islands
Orange vs Majuro (Majuro is 2% more expensive) Orange vs Djarrit (Djarrit is 1% more expensive)
Solomon Islands
Orange vs Honiara (Honiara is 3% less expensive) Orange vs Auki (Auki is 2% less expensive)
Palau
Orange vs Melekeok (Melekeok is 22% less expensive) Orange vs Ngerulmud (Ngerulmud is 22% less expensive)
Tonga
Orange vs Nukualofa (Nukualofa is 36% less expensive) Orange vs Mua (Mua is 36% less expensive)
Fiji
Orange vs Suva (Suva is 39% less expensive) Orange vs Nasinu (Nasinu is 40% less expensive) Orange vs Nadi (Nadi is 40% less expensive) Orange vs Lautoka (Lautoka is 60% less expensive)
Samoa
Orange vs Manase (Manase is 56% less expensive) Orange vs Apia (Apia is 56% less expensive)
Nauru
Orange vs Yaren (Yaren is 58% less expensive)
Tuvalu
Orange vs Funafuti (Funafuti is 60% less expensive) Orange vs Vaiaku (Vaiaku is 60% less expensive)
Papua New Guinea
Orange vs Port Moresby (Port Moresby is 63% less expensive) Orange vs Lae (Lae is 64% less expensive)
Kiribati
Orange vs South Tarawa (South Tarawa is 65% less expensive) Orange vs London (London is 65% less expensive)