Cost of living in Mackay
compared to
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$16.01
A$24.90
|
$4.67
-
$26.69
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$8.67
A$13.49
|
$6.67
-
$10.68
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.45
A$3.80
|
$2.00
-
$3.34
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.34
A$3.63
|
$1.67
-
$3.00
|
Mackay - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.11
A$3.29
|
$1.33
-
$2.67
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$5.62
A$8.73
|
$2.34
-
$8.01
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$3.87
A$6.02
|
$2.78
-
$4.29
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.11
A$4.84
|
$2.00
-
$3.60
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$3.63
A$5.65
|
$2.12
-
$4.24
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.13
A$1.76
|
$0.76
-
$1.51
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.01
A$1.57
|
$0.91
-
$1.06
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.26
A$1.96
|
$0.76
-
$1.51
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.66
A$2.59
|
$0.76
-
$2.72
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.01
A$1.57
|
$0.61
-
$1.21
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.80
A$1.24
|
$0.45
-
$0.91
|
Mackay - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.78
A$7.43
|
$4.29
-
$6.31
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$66.72
A$103.76
|
??
-
??
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$33,360.00
A$51,881.80
|
$26,688.00
-
$40,032.00
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$9.65
A$15.00
|
$8.45
-
$10.85
|
Mackay - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$41.70
A$64.85
|
$33.36
-
$46.70
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$722.80
A$1,124.11
|
$233.52
-
$1,000.80
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$667.20
A$1,037.64
|
??
-
??
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$76.53
A$119.02
|
$76.53
-
$76.53
|
Mackay - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$1,334.40
A$2,075.27
|
$1,334.40
-
$1,334.40
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | ?? |
??
-
??
|
Mackay - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$4.50
A$7.00
|
$4.00
-
$5.67
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$4.78
A$7.44
|
$3.34
-
$6.67
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$25.35
A$39.43
|
$20.02
-
$26.69
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$115.65
A$179.86
|
$46.70
-
$166.80
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$10.01
A$15.56
|
$8.34
-
$18.01
|
Mackay - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$92.30
A$143.54
|
$32.03
-
$100.08
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$48.26
A$75.06
|
$25.35
-
$86.07
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$114.76
A$178.47
|
$59.38
-
$133.44
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$82.73
A$128.67
|
$53.38
-
$120.10
|
Mackay - Cost of clothing
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