Cost of living in Parramatta

In Parramatta, Australia, a single person typically needs around $2472 per month including rent. A family of four may spend about $5592 monthly.

How expensive is Parramatta compared to other cities?

Compared to the European benchmark, Parramatta is 124% more expensive overall.

How does Parramatta compare to your city?

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

Rent in Parramatta is, on average, 37% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in Parramatta?

Who is Parramatta a good fit for?

Parramatta 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 Parramatta so expensive?

The primary driver of high costs in Parramatta is rent and utilities, which significantly impact overall living expenses.

Is food expensive in Parramatta?

Yes, food costs are 60% higher compared to the European benchmark.

Is public transport affordable in Parramatta?

Public transport is 47% higher than the European benchmark, making it less affordable.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
2472 $
Without Rent
834 $
Rent & Utilities
1638 $
Food
597 $
Transport
89 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
4075 $
GDP per Capita
64,712 $
Freedom Index
8.52
Lifespan
83 years
Speak English
93%
Population
30.2K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 17.4 $
Dinner 82.5 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 10.4 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 7.63 $
Capuccino 3.63 $
Coke, 330ml 2.94 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 1.8 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 2.7 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.37 $
Eggs, 12 pack 4.48 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 11.3 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 8.79 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 14.9 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.35 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.89 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.19 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 5.18 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.55 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.33 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 1.32 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 2.4 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 14 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 5.02 $
Cigarette pack 27.8 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 3.1 $
Monthly Pass 137 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 1.4 $
Taxi, 8 km 18.5 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 63.5 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 6.91 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 5.15 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 2.73 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 2.87 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 156 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 242 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 54.7 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 1,377 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 2,089 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 1,626 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 3,888 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 4,176 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 3,325 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 4,075 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 6.35%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 34.8 $
Cinema, 1 seat 15.4 $
Haircut 19.5 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 117 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 82.4 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 1,9 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 15,425 $

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Australia
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New Zealand
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Marshall Islands
Parramatta vs Majuro (Majuro is 38% less expensive) Parramatta vs Djarrit (Djarrit is 39% less expensive)
Solomon Islands
Parramatta vs Honiara (Honiara is 41% less expensive) Parramatta vs Auki (Auki is 41% less expensive)
Palau
Parramatta vs Melekeok (Melekeok is 53% less expensive) Parramatta vs Ngerulmud (Ngerulmud is 53% less expensive)
Tonga
Parramatta vs Nukualofa (Nukualofa is 61% less expensive) Parramatta vs Mua (Mua is 61% less expensive)
Fiji
Parramatta vs Suva (Suva is 63% less expensive) Parramatta vs Nasinu (Nasinu is 64% less expensive) Parramatta vs Nadi (Nadi is 64% less expensive) Parramatta vs Lautoka (Lautoka is 76% less expensive)
Samoa
Parramatta vs Manase (Manase is 73% less expensive) Parramatta vs Apia (Apia is 73% less expensive)
Nauru
Parramatta vs Yaren (Yaren is 75% less expensive)
Tuvalu
Parramatta vs Funafuti (Funafuti is 76% less expensive) Parramatta vs Vaiaku (Vaiaku is 76% less expensive)
Papua New Guinea
Parramatta vs Port Moresby (Port Moresby is 77% less expensive) Parramatta vs Lae (Lae is 78% less expensive)
Kiribati
Parramatta vs South Tarawa (South Tarawa is 79% less expensive) Parramatta vs London (London is 79% less expensive)