Australia

Lake Macquarie, Australia

Trust 77
Monthly cost
$2,218
Country
Australia
Source
66
Relocation

Cost breakdown by category

Fashion

  • Midrange Nike Running Shoes$92.34
  • Summer Dress from Chain Stores (e.g., Zara, H&M)$39.57
  • Classic Jeans (e.g., Levi's 501)$135.19
  • Men's Dress Shoes$65.96

Financial

  • Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed)$3.29
  • Average Monthly Salary After Tax$3,958

Food - Beverages

  • Cappuccino$5.28
  • Local Draft Beer (Pint)$10.55
  • Imported Beer (Small Bottle)$5.28
  • Soft Drinks (350 ml Bottle)$5.17
  • Bottled Water (350 ml)$4.39

Food - Dining

  • Casual Dining Experience$22.42
  • Upscale Dinner for Two$138.52
  • Fast Food Combo$16.79

Food - Grocery

  • Chicken Fillets (1 kg)$10.54
  • Beef Round (1 kg)$18.41
  • Apples (1 kg)$5.25
  • Bananas (1 kg)$3.92
  • Oranges (1 kg)$1.96
  • Tomatoes (1 kg)$5.91
  • Potatoes (1 kg)$1.58
  • Onions (1 kg)$2.62
  • Lettuce (1 Head)$3.28
  • Bottled Water (1.5L)$1.7
  • Midrange Bottle of Wine$15.83
  • Marlboro (20-Pack)$46.18
  • White Rice (1 kg)$3.25
  • Dozen Eggs$3.81
  • Local Cheese (1 kg)$9.21
  • Fresh White Bread (1 kg)$4.08
  • Milk (1 litre)$2.21

Housing

  • Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment in City Center$4,012
  • Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment Outside City Center$3,034
  • Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments in City Center$612.77
  • Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments Outside City Center$367.67
  • Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment in City Center$1,763
  • Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment Outside City Center$1,446

Leisure

  • Monthly Fee for Fitness Club Membership (1 Adult)$59.36
  • Monthly Fee for Private Kindergarten (1 Child)$1,187
  • Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)$17.15
  • Cinema Ticket (International Release)$21.77
  • Yearly Cost for International Primary School (1 Child)$7,915

Transportation

  • 1 Hour Taxi Wait$76.78
  • Average Price of a New Sedan Car$35,605
  • One-Way Local Transport Fare$3.29
  • Average Rate to Start a Taxi Ride$4.75
  • Average Monthly Cost of Public Transport Pass$92.34
  • Average Taxi Fare for 1 km$6.36
  • Average Price of a New Compact Hatchback Car$49,469

Utilities (Monthly)

  • Internet Service (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited)$79.14
  • Average Monthly Cost for Essential Utilities in a 915 sq. ft. Apartment$112.13