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Lake Macquarie, Australia
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About Lake Macquarie, Australia
Costs exclude rentSingle / month
$612
A$927.67
Family of 4 / mo
$1,577
A$2,389.44
Avg salary (after tax)
$2,612
A$3,957.52
The City of Lake Macquarie, locally known as Lake Mac, is a local government area (LGA) in the Hunter Region in New South Wales, Australia. It is located on the east coast of Australia, strategically located midway on the eastern seaboard between Melbourne and Brisbane. The city is approximately 150 km (93 mi) north of Sydney. At the centre of the city is Australias largest coastal lake, and the city's namesake Lake Macquarie.
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Fashion
- Midrange Nike Running ShoesUSD $92.34
- Summer Dress from Chain Stores (e.g., Zara, H&M)USD $39.57
- Classic Jeans (e.g., Levi's 501)USD $135.19
- Men's Dress ShoesUSD $65.96
Financial
- Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed)USD $3.29
- Average Monthly Salary After TaxUSD $3,958
Food - Beverages
- CappuccinoUSD $5.28
- Local Draft Beer (Pint)USD $10.55
- Imported Beer (Small Bottle)USD $5.28
- Soft Drinks (350 ml Bottle)USD $5.17
- Bottled Water (350 ml)USD $4.39
Food - Dining
- Casual Dining ExperienceUSD $22.42
- Upscale Dinner for TwoUSD $138.52
- Fast Food ComboUSD $16.79
Food - Grocery
- Chicken Fillets (1 kg)USD $10.54
- Beef Round (1 kg)USD $18.41
- Apples (1 kg)USD $5.25
- Bananas (1 kg)USD $3.92
- Oranges (1 kg)USD $1.96
- Tomatoes (1 kg)USD $5.91
- Potatoes (1 kg)USD $1.58
- Onions (1 kg)USD $2.62
- Lettuce (1 Head)USD $3.28
- Bottled Water (1.5L)USD $1.7
- Midrange Bottle of WineUSD $15.83
- Marlboro (20-Pack)USD $46.18
- White Rice (1 kg)USD $3.25
- Dozen EggsUSD $3.81
- Local Cheese (1 kg)USD $9.21
- Fresh White Bread (1 kg)USD $4.08
- Milk (1 litre)USD $2.21
Housing
- Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $4,012
- Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $3,034
- Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments in City CenterUSD $612.77
- Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments Outside City CenterUSD $367.67
- Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $1,763
- Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $1,446
Leisure
- Monthly Fee for Fitness Club Membership (1 Adult)USD $59.36
- Monthly Fee for Private Kindergarten (1 Child)USD $1,187
- Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)USD $17.15
- Cinema Ticket (International Release)USD $21.77
- Yearly Cost for International Primary School (1 Child)USD $7,915
Transportation
- 1 Hour Taxi WaitUSD $76.78
- Average Price of a New Sedan CarUSD $35,605
- One-Way Local Transport FareUSD $3.29
- Average Rate to Start a Taxi RideUSD $4.75
- Average Monthly Cost of Public Transport PassUSD $92.34
- Average Taxi Fare for 1 kmUSD $6.36
- Average Price of a New Compact Hatchback CarUSD $49,469
Utilities (Monthly)
- Internet Service (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited)USD $79.14
- Average Monthly Cost for Essential Utilities in a 915 sq. ft. ApartmentUSD $112.13