Cost of living comparison
If you lived in Australia instead of Central African Republic, you would:
pay (unknown) more for restaurants
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Central African Republic
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Australia
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant | ?? |
$14.29
A$20.82
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Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
?? |
$8.94
A$13.03
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| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) | ?? |
$2.43
A$3.54
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| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) | ?? |
$2.08
A$3.03
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pay (unknown) more for groceries
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Central African Republic
|
Australia
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|---|---|---|---|
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Bread
1 loaf
|
?? |
$1.96
A$2.86
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| Local cheese (8 oz) | ?? |
$3.78
A$5.51
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| Milk (1 gallon) | ?? |
$4.63
A$6.75
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Eggs
1 dozen
|
?? |
$3.54
A$5.16
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| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) | ?? |
$3.46
A$5.05
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| Apples (1 lb) | ?? |
$1.41
A$2.05
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| Bananas (1 lb) | ?? |
$1.11
A$1.62
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| Oranges (1 lb) | ?? |
$1.24
A$1.81
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| Tomatoes (1 lb) | ?? |
$2.11
A$3.07
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| Potatoes (1 lb) | ?? |
$1.01
A$1.48
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| Onions (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.87
A$1.26
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pay (unknown) more for transportation
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Central African Republic
|
Australia
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | ?? |
$5.19
A$7.57
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| Monthly public transit pass | ?? |
$94.36
A$137.55
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| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | ?? |
$20,007.07
A$29,163.52
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| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | ?? |
$13.84
A$20.17
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pay (unknown) more for housing
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Central African Republic
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Australia
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|---|---|---|---|
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Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
?? |
$53.73
A$78.33
|
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| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area | ?? |
$1,178.33
A$1,717.61
|
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| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center | ?? |
$887.86
A$1,294.19
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Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
?? |
$118.12
A$172.17
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pay (unknown) more for childcare
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Central African Republic
|
Australia
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | ?? |
$1,443.46
A$2,104.08
|
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| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | ?? |
$12,985.05
A$18,927.80
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pay (unknown) more for entertainment and sports
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Central African Republic
|
Australia
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) | ?? |
$5.66
A$8.24
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| Cappuccino in mid-range area | ?? |
$3.21
A$4.67
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Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
?? |
$24.97
A$36.40
|
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| Monthly membership at local gym | ?? |
$49.85
A$72.67
|
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| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | ?? |
$12.34
A$17.99
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pay (unknown) more for clothing
|
Central African Republic
|
Australia
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|---|---|---|---|
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Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
?? |
$68.91
A$100.44
|
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Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
?? |
$40.95
A$59.69
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Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
?? |
$94.94
A$138.39
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| Men's business shoes (leather) | ?? |
$92.16
A$134.34
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