Cost of living in Shepparton

In Shepparton, Australia, a single person typically needs around $1717 per month including rent. A family of four may spend about $4444 monthly.

How expensive is Shepparton compared to other cities?

Shepparton is 56% more expensive overall versus the European benchmark.

How does Shepparton compare to your city?

Shepparton is 47% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

Rent in Shepparton is, on average, 64% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in Shepparton?

Who is Shepparton a good fit for?

Shepparton 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 Shepparton so expensive?

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

Is food expensive in Shepparton?

Yes, food costs are 48% higher than the European benchmark, contributing to the overall expense of living.

Is public transport affordable in Shepparton?

Public transport is slightly more expensive, being 3% higher than the European benchmark.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
1717 $
Without Rent
765 $
Rent & Utilities
952 $
Food
553 $
Transport
63 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
2516 $
GDP per Capita
64,712 $
Freedom Index
8.52
Lifespan
83 years
Speak English
93%
Population
32.1K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 17.3 $
Dinner 65.9 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 10.3 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 6.94 $
Capuccino 3.63 $
Coke, 330ml 2.84 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 1.42 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 2.65 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.29 $
Eggs, 12 pack 4.03 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 10.1 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 9.25 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 14.5 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.14 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.77 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.68 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.85 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.27 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.16 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 0.99 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 2.47 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 11.9 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 4.67 $
Cigarette pack 25.9 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 2.07 $
Monthly Pass 83.4 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 1.35 $
Taxi, 8 km 15 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 54.5 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 6.87 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 6.33 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 3.13 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 3.4 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 96 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 149 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 55.1 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 762 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 1,447 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 958 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 1,727 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 6,164 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 4,746 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 2,516 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 6.29%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 65 $
Cinema, 1 seat 15.3 $
Haircut 20.3 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 113 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 81.4 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 1,97 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 21,411 $

Compare Shepparton with other top cities

Australia
Shepparton vs Melbourne (Melbourne is 40% more expensive) Shepparton vs Sydney (Sydney is 63% more expensive) Shepparton vs Brisbane (Brisbane is 45% more expensive) Shepparton vs Perth (Perth is 37% more expensive) Shepparton vs Adelaide (Adelaide is 31% more expensive) Shepparton vs Gold Coast (Gold Coast is 34% more expensive) Shepparton vs Canberra (Canberra is 39% more expensive) Shepparton vs Sunshine Coast (Sunshine Coast is 1% more expensive) Shepparton vs Wollongong (Wollongong is 11% less expensive) Shepparton vs Ipswich (Ipswich is 9% more expensive)
New Zealand
Shepparton vs Auckland (Auckland is 28% more expensive) Shepparton vs Christchurch (Christchurch is 15% more expensive) Shepparton vs Manukau (Manukau is 13% more expensive) Shepparton vs Wellington (Wellington is 30% more expensive) Shepparton vs Hamilton (Hamilton is 3% less expensive) Shepparton vs Tauranga (Tauranga is 4% more expensive) Shepparton vs Dunedin (Dunedin is 15% less expensive) Shepparton vs Lower Hutt (Lower Hutt is 9% more expensive) Shepparton vs Palmerston North (Palmerston North is 23% less expensive) Shepparton vs Napier (Napier is 18% less expensive)
Marshall Islands
Shepparton vs Majuro (Majuro is 11% less expensive) Shepparton vs Djarrit (Djarrit is 12% less expensive)
Solomon Islands
Shepparton vs Honiara (Honiara is 15% less expensive) Shepparton vs Auki (Auki is 15% less expensive)
Palau
Shepparton vs Melekeok (Melekeok is 32% less expensive) Shepparton vs Ngerulmud (Ngerulmud is 32% less expensive)
Tonga
Shepparton vs Nukualofa (Nukualofa is 44% less expensive) Shepparton vs Mua (Mua is 44% less expensive)
Fiji
Shepparton vs Suva (Suva is 46% less expensive) Shepparton vs Nasinu (Nasinu is 48% less expensive) Shepparton vs Nadi (Nadi is 48% less expensive) Shepparton vs Lautoka (Lautoka is 65% less expensive)
Samoa
Shepparton vs Manase (Manase is 62% less expensive) Shepparton vs Apia (Apia is 62% less expensive)
Nauru
Shepparton vs Yaren (Yaren is 63% less expensive)
Tuvalu
Shepparton vs Funafuti (Funafuti is 65% less expensive) Shepparton vs Vaiaku (Vaiaku is 65% less expensive)
Papua New Guinea
Shepparton vs Port Moresby (Port Moresby is 68% less expensive) Shepparton vs Lae (Lae is 68% less expensive)
Kiribati
Shepparton vs South Tarawa (South Tarawa is 70% less expensive) Shepparton vs London (London is 70% less expensive)