Cost of living in Wagga Wagga

In Wagga Wagga, Australia, a family of four typically needs around $4066 per month including rent. A single person may spend about $1628 monthly.

How expensive is Wagga Wagga compared to other cities?

Wagga Wagga is 48% more expensive overall versus the European benchmark.

How does Wagga Wagga compare to your city?

Wagga Wagga is 43% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

Rent in Wagga Wagga is, on average, 69% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in Wagga Wagga?

Who is Wagga Wagga a good fit for?

Wagga Wagga 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 Wagga Wagga so expensive?

The main driver of Wagga Wagga's high cost of living is rent and utilities, which significantly impact monthly expenses.

Is food expensive in Wagga Wagga?

Yes, food prices are 63% higher than the European benchmark, contributing to the overall cost of living.

Is public transport affordable in Wagga Wagga?

Public transport is 11% higher than the European benchmark, making it less affordable compared to other regions.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
1628 $
Without Rent
820 $
Rent & Utilities
808 $
Food
608 $
Transport
67 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
3513 $
GDP per Capita
64,712 $
Freedom Index
8.52
Lifespan
83 years
Speak English
93%
Population
49.7K

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Update Prices

Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 13.5 $
Dinner 105 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 10.3 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 7.64 $
Capuccino 3.92 $
Coke, 330ml 2.9 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 1.81 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 2.73 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.39 $
Eggs, 12 pack 4.82 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 11.4 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 7 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 16.6 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.47 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.1 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.57 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 5.89 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.86 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.56 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 1.59 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 2.26 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 16.5 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 5.47 $
Cigarette pack 27.5 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 3.13 $
Monthly Pass 77.9 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 1.19 $
Taxi, 8 km 18.5 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 51.1 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 6.16 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 4.73 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 2.61 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 2.59 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 79 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 123 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 69.9 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 620 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 1,105 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 815 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 1,488 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 3,473 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 2,434 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 3,513 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 6.32%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 27.9 $
Cinema, 1 seat 15.2 $
Haircut 17.6 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 128 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 90.6 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 1,366 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 15,460 $

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Australia
Wagga Wagga vs Melbourne (Melbourne is 47% more expensive) Wagga Wagga vs Sydney (Sydney is 72% more expensive) Wagga Wagga vs Brisbane (Brisbane is 53% more expensive) Wagga Wagga vs Perth (Perth is 44% more expensive) Wagga Wagga vs Adelaide (Adelaide is 38% more expensive) Wagga Wagga vs Gold Coast (Gold Coast is 41% more expensive) Wagga Wagga vs Canberra (Canberra is 47% more expensive) Wagga Wagga vs Sunshine Coast (Sunshine Coast is 6% more expensive) Wagga Wagga vs Wollongong (Wollongong is 6% less expensive) Wagga Wagga vs Ipswich (Ipswich is 15% more expensive)
New Zealand
Wagga Wagga vs Auckland (Auckland is 35% more expensive) Wagga Wagga vs Christchurch (Christchurch is 22% more expensive) Wagga Wagga vs Manukau (Manukau is 19% more expensive) Wagga Wagga vs Wellington (Wellington is 37% more expensive) Wagga Wagga vs Hamilton (Hamilton is 3% more expensive) Wagga Wagga vs Tauranga (Tauranga is 10% more expensive) Wagga Wagga vs Dunedin (Dunedin is 10% less expensive) Wagga Wagga vs Lower Hutt (Lower Hutt is 15% more expensive) Wagga Wagga vs Palmerston North (Palmerston North is 19% less expensive) Wagga Wagga vs Napier (Napier is 14% less expensive)
Marshall Islands
Wagga Wagga vs Majuro (Majuro is 6% less expensive) Wagga Wagga vs Djarrit (Djarrit is 7% less expensive)
Solomon Islands
Wagga Wagga vs Honiara (Honiara is 10% less expensive) Wagga Wagga vs Auki (Auki is 10% less expensive)
Palau
Wagga Wagga vs Melekeok (Melekeok is 28% less expensive) Wagga Wagga vs Ngerulmud (Ngerulmud is 28% less expensive)
Tonga
Wagga Wagga vs Nukualofa (Nukualofa is 41% less expensive) Wagga Wagga vs Mua (Mua is 41% less expensive)
Fiji
Wagga Wagga vs Suva (Suva is 43% less expensive) Wagga Wagga vs Nasinu (Nasinu is 45% less expensive) Wagga Wagga vs Nadi (Nadi is 45% less expensive) Wagga Wagga vs Lautoka (Lautoka is 63% less expensive)
Samoa
Wagga Wagga vs Manase (Manase is 59% less expensive) Wagga Wagga vs Apia (Apia is 59% less expensive)
Nauru
Wagga Wagga vs Yaren (Yaren is 61% less expensive)
Tuvalu
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Papua New Guinea
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Kiribati
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