Cost of living in Port Macquarie

In Port Macquarie, Australia, a single person typically needs around $1661 per month including rent. A family of four may spend about $4133 monthly.

How expensive is Port Macquarie compared to other cities?

Overall living costs in Port Macquarie are 51% more expensive than the European benchmark.

How does Port Macquarie compare to your city?

Port Macquarie is 53% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

Rent in Port Macquarie is, on average, 63% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in Port Macquarie?

Who is Port Macquarie a good fit for?

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

FAQ

Why is Port Macquarie so expensive?

The high cost of living in Port Macquarie is largely due to elevated rent and utilities, which significantly impact overall expenses.

Is food expensive in Port Macquarie?

Yes, food costs are 32% higher than the European benchmark, making it a significant part of the budget.

Is public transport affordable in Port Macquarie?

Public transport is slightly more expensive, being 5% higher than the European benchmark.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
1661 $
Without Rent
679 $
Rent & Utilities
982 $
Food
491 $
Transport
64 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
2789 $
GDP per Capita
64,712 $
Freedom Index
8.52
Lifespan
83 years
Speak English
93%
Population
44.8K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 14.6 $
Dinner 41.5 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 9.61 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 6.88 $
Capuccino 3.57 $
Coke, 330ml 2.45 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 1.37 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 2.32 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.18 $
Eggs, 12 pack 4.14 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 6.57 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 8.39 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 10.5 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.49 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.81 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.71 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 5.2 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.69 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.07 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 0.41 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 2.27 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 10.4 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 3.99 $
Cigarette pack 28 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 2.08 $
Monthly Pass 87.6 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 1.25 $
Taxi, 8 km 15.1 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 52.1 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 7.49 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 4.41 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 2.51 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 2.94 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 55 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 85 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 57.3 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 849 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 1,725 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 950 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 2,134 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 1,39 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 1,178 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 2,789 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 6.05%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 34.7 $
Cinema, 1 seat 10.5 $
Haircut 16.6 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 103 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 76.6 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 974 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 13,410 $

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Australia
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New Zealand
Port Macquarie vs Auckland (Auckland is 33% more expensive) Port Macquarie vs Christchurch (Christchurch is 19% more expensive) Port Macquarie vs Manukau (Manukau is 17% more expensive) Port Macquarie vs Wellington (Wellington is 35% more expensive) Port Macquarie vs Hamilton (Hamilton is 1% more expensive) Port Macquarie vs Tauranga (Tauranga is 8% more expensive) Port Macquarie vs Dunedin (Dunedin is 12% less expensive) Port Macquarie vs Lower Hutt (Lower Hutt is 12% more expensive) Port Macquarie vs Palmerston North (Palmerston North is 21% less expensive) Port Macquarie vs Napier (Napier is 16% less expensive)
Marshall Islands
Port Macquarie vs Majuro (Majuro is 8% less expensive) Port Macquarie vs Djarrit (Djarrit is 9% less expensive)
Solomon Islands
Port Macquarie vs Honiara (Honiara is 12% less expensive) Port Macquarie vs Auki (Auki is 12% less expensive)
Palau
Port Macquarie vs Melekeok (Melekeok is 30% less expensive) Port Macquarie vs Ngerulmud (Ngerulmud is 30% less expensive)
Tonga
Port Macquarie vs Nukualofa (Nukualofa is 42% less expensive) Port Macquarie vs Mua (Mua is 42% less expensive)
Fiji
Port Macquarie vs Suva (Suva is 45% less expensive) Port Macquarie vs Nasinu (Nasinu is 46% less expensive) Port Macquarie vs Nadi (Nadi is 46% less expensive) Port Macquarie vs Lautoka (Lautoka is 64% less expensive)
Samoa
Port Macquarie vs Manase (Manase is 60% less expensive) Port Macquarie vs Apia (Apia is 60% less expensive)
Nauru
Port Macquarie vs Yaren (Yaren is 62% less expensive)
Tuvalu
Port Macquarie vs Funafuti (Funafuti is 64% less expensive) Port Macquarie vs Vaiaku (Vaiaku is 64% less expensive)
Papua New Guinea
Port Macquarie vs Port Moresby (Port Moresby is 66% less expensive) Port Macquarie vs Lae (Lae is 67% less expensive)
Kiribati
Port Macquarie vs South Tarawa (South Tarawa is 69% less expensive) Port Macquarie vs London (London is 69% less expensive)