Cost of living in Canberra
compared to
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$26.69
A$40.31
|
$12.01
-
$40.03
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$10.01
A$15.12
|
$9.34
-
$10.68
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.70
A$4.08
|
$2.00
-
$3.34
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.13
A$3.22
|
$1.33
-
$3.00
|
Canberra - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.29
A$3.47
|
$1.25
-
$3.00
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$6.42
A$9.70
|
$2.34
-
$12.01
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$6.48
A$9.79
|
$3.16
-
$9.22
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$4.10
A$6.19
|
$2.00
-
$6.49
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$3.63
A$5.48
|
$2.42
-
$5.14
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.47
A$2.22
|
$0.61
-
$1.82
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.13
A$1.70
|
$0.78
-
$1.69
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.60
A$2.41
|
$0.61
-
$2.12
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.47
A$3.73
|
$0.91
-
$3.03
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.17
A$1.77
|
$0.60
-
$1.51
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.96
A$1.45
|
$0.58
-
$1.29
|
Canberra - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$5.45
A$8.24
|
$4.29
-
$6.19
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$100.08
A$151.18
|
$73.39
-
$131.10
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$20,016.00
A$30,235.65
|
$18,014.40
-
$22,851.60
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$15.93
A$24.07
|
$14.33
-
$19.02
|
Canberra - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$68.64
A$103.68
|
$53.38
-
$76.49
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,824.70
A$2,756.35
|
$1,601.28
-
$2,085.00
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,494.78
A$2,257.98
|
$1,267.68
-
$1,734.72
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$183.28
A$276.86
|
$148.98
-
$209.70
|
Canberra - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$1,686.35
A$2,547.35
|
$1,000.80
-
$1,934.88
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$14,216.13
A$21,474.51
|
$9,340.80
-
$16,680.00
|
Canberra - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$8.01
A$12.09
|
$4.00
-
$10.01
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.74
A$5.65
|
$2.67
-
$4.84
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$23.35
A$35.27
|
$23.35
-
$26.69
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$64.70
A$97.73
|
$30.02
-
$92.74
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$13.34
A$20.16
|
$12.01
-
$17.35
|
Canberra - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$93.52
A$141.27
|
$52.71
-
$113.42
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$72.72
A$109.86
|
$30.02
-
$96.74
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$134.62
A$203.35
|
$73.39
-
$168.47
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$183.19
A$276.72
|
$80.06
-
$200.16
|
Canberra - Cost of clothing
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