Cost of living comparison
If you lived in Canberra instead of Lobamba, you would:
pay (unknown) more for restaurants
Lobamba
|
Canberra
|
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Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant | ?? |
$26.69
A$41.13
|
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Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
?? |
$10.01
A$15.43
|
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Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) | ?? |
$2.70
A$4.16
|
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Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) | ?? |
$2.13
A$3.28
|
pay (unknown) more for groceries
Lobamba
|
Canberra
|
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---|---|---|---|
Bread
1 loaf
|
?? |
$2.29
A$3.54
|
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Local cheese (8 oz) | ?? |
$6.42
A$9.90
|
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Milk (1 gallon) | ?? |
$6.48
A$9.99
|
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Eggs
1 dozen
|
?? |
$4.10
A$6.32
|
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Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) | ?? |
$3.63
A$5.59
|
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Apples (1 lb) | ?? |
$1.47
A$2.26
|
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Bananas (1 lb) | ?? |
$1.13
A$1.74
|
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Oranges (1 lb) | ?? |
$1.60
A$2.46
|
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Tomatoes (1 lb) | ?? |
$2.47
A$3.80
|
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Potatoes (1 lb) | ?? |
$1.17
A$1.80
|
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Onions (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.96
A$1.48
|
pay (unknown) more for transportation
Lobamba
|
Canberra
|
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Gasoline (1 gallon) | ?? |
$5.45
A$8.41
|
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Monthly public transit pass | ?? |
$100.08
A$154.25
|
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New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | ?? |
$20,016.00
A$30,850.80
|
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Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | ?? |
$15.93
A$24.56
|
pay (unknown) more for housing
Lobamba
|
Canberra
|
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---|---|---|---|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
?? |
$68.64
A$105.79
|
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1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area | ?? |
$1,824.70
A$2,812.42
|
|
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center | ?? |
$1,494.78
A$2,303.92
|
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Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
?? |
$183.28
A$282.50
|
pay (unknown) more for childcare
Lobamba
|
Canberra
|
||
---|---|---|---|
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | ?? |
$1,686.35
A$2,599.18
|
|
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | ?? |
$14,216.13
A$21,911.41
|
pay (unknown) more for entertainment and sports
Lobamba
|
Canberra
|
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---|---|---|---|
Domestic/local beer (1 pint) | ?? |
$8.01
A$12.34
|
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Cappuccino in mid-range area | ?? |
$3.74
A$5.77
|
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Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
?? |
$23.35
A$35.99
|
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Monthly membership at local gym | ?? |
$64.70
A$99.72
|
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Movie ticket to theater/cinema | ?? |
$13.34
A$20.57
|
pay (unknown) more for clothing
Lobamba
|
Canberra
|
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Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
?? |
$93.52
A$144.15
|
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Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
?? |
$72.72
A$112.09
|
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Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
?? |
$134.62
A$207.49
|
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Men's business shoes (leather) | ?? |
$183.19
A$282.35
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