Cost of living in Canberra
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|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$26.58
A$39.52
|
$13.29
-
$49.84
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$9.97
A$14.82
|
$9.97
-
$10.63
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.84
A$4.22
|
$1.99
-
$3.32
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.31
A$3.43
|
$1.99
-
$2.99
|
Canberra - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.60
A$3.86
|
$1.60
-
$4.65
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$5.54
A$8.23
|
$3.99
-
$9.97
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$6.63
A$9.86
|
$4.03
-
$9.18
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$4.55
A$6.76
|
$2.33
-
$6.78
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$4.00
A$5.95
|
$2.56
-
$5.12
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.59
A$2.36
|
$0.90
-
$1.96
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.29
A$1.92
|
$0.90
-
$2.17
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.56
A$2.32
|
$0.75
-
$2.56
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.65
A$3.94
|
$0.96
-
$3.92
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.19
A$1.77
|
$0.60
-
$1.51
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.06
A$1.57
|
$0.60
-
$1.27
|
Canberra - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$5.17
A$7.69
|
$4.30
-
$6.16
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$113.84
A$169.22
|
$85.07
-
$132.92
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$29,523.01
A$43,884.68
|
$26,782.91
-
$29,523.01
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$17.81
A$26.48
|
$17.28
-
$30.90
|
Canberra - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$69.35
A$103.09
|
$59.81
-
$76.20
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,797.26
A$2,671.55
|
$1,528.55
-
$2,030.32
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,415.42
A$2,103.96
|
$1,196.26
-
$1,661.47
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$191.07
A$284.01
|
$163.41
-
$228.70
|
Canberra - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$1,814.59
A$2,697.31
|
$1,661.47
-
$1,906.04
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$14,626.48
A$21,741.63
|
$11,962.59
-
$17,212.84
|
Canberra - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$7.31
A$10.87
|
$4.65
-
$9.64
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.74
A$5.57
|
$2.99
-
$4.65
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$26.58
A$39.52
|
$23.26
-
$53.17
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$67.03
A$99.63
|
$39.88
-
$89.72
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$14.95
A$22.23
|
$13.29
-
$17.28
|
Canberra - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$92.73
A$137.83
|
$59.15
-
$110.99
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$83.64
A$124.32
|
$46.52
-
$96.37
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$129.37
A$192.31
|
$66.46
-
$166.15
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$172.79
A$256.85
|
$99.69
-
$198.71
|
Canberra - Cost of clothing
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