Cost of living in Canberra
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|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$15.87
A$20.52
|
$10.58
-
$35.26
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$9.17
A$11.85
|
$7.76
-
$10.58
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.24
A$2.90
|
$1.76
-
$3.17
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.83
A$2.37
|
$1.41
-
$2.12
|
Canberra - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.08
A$2.70
|
$1.32
-
$2.96
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$4.69
A$6.06
|
$2.47
-
$12.34
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$5.53
A$7.15
|
$3.20
-
$10.68
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.81
A$4.93
|
$2.47
-
$5.08
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$3.59
A$4.64
|
$2.56
-
$4.48
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.43
A$1.84
|
$0.64
-
$1.92
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.05
A$1.36
|
$0.80
-
$1.28
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.30
A$1.68
|
$0.64
-
$2.24
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.11
A$2.74
|
$0.64
-
$2.56
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.01
A$1.31
|
$0.32
-
$1.60
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.78
A$1.01
|
$0.48
-
$1.60
|
Canberra - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$5.27
A$6.82
|
$4.80
-
$5.27
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$48.08
A$62.18
|
$28.21
-
$77.56
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$20,096.19
A$25,988.34
|
$17,949.07
-
$24,150.69
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$15.88
A$20.54
|
$14.81
-
$19.04
|
Canberra - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$52.29
A$67.62
|
$42.31
-
$63.46
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,305.50
A$1,688.26
|
$1,057.69
-
$1,692.31
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,165.93
A$1,507.78
|
$775.64
-
$1,410.26
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$91.97
A$118.94
|
$64.71
-
$114.58
|
Canberra - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$1,375.00
A$1,778.15
|
$881.41
-
$2,115.39
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$12,551.31
A$16,231.31
|
$8,461.56
-
$17,628.24
|
Canberra - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$6.70
A$8.66
|
$4.23
-
$10.58
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.38
A$4.38
|
$2.47
-
$4.23
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$24.68
A$31.92
|
$19.39
-
$28.21
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$45.69
A$59.09
|
$11.28
-
$84.62
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$12.69
A$16.41
|
$8.46
-
$17.63
|
Canberra - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$61.14
A$79.07
|
$42.31
-
$70.51
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$35.34
A$45.71
|
$17.63
-
$45.83
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$85.50
A$110.56
|
$52.88
-
$112.82
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$86.81
A$112.26
|
$52.88
-
$176.28
|
Canberra - Cost of clothing
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