In Port Macquarie, Australia, a single person typically needs around $1661 per month including rent. A family of four may spend about $4133 monthly.
Overall living costs in Port Macquarie are 51% more expensive than the European benchmark.
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.
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.
The high cost of living in Port Macquarie is largely due to elevated rent and utilities, which significantly impact overall expenses.
Yes, food costs are 32% higher than the European benchmark, making it a significant part of the budget.
Public transport is slightly more expensive, being 5% higher than the European benchmark.
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Update Prices| 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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| 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 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 2.08 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 87.6 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 1.25 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 15.1 $ |
| 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 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 55 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 85 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 57.3 $ |
| 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 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,39 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,178 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,789 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.05% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 34.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 10.5 $ |
| Haircut | 16.6 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 103 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 76.6 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 974 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 13,410 $ |