Toowoomba, Australia
About Toowoomba, Australia
Costs exclude rentToowoomba is a city on the border of the South East Queensland and Darling Downs regions of Queensland, Australia. It is located 132 km (82 mi) west of Queensland's capital, Brisbane. The urban population of Toowoomba as of the 2021 census was 142,163, having grown at an average annual rate of 1.45% over the previous two decades. Toowoomba is the second-most-populous inland city in Australia after the nation's capital, Canberra. It is also the second-largest regional centre in Queensland and is often referred to as the capital of the Darling Downs, or the 4th biggest city in South East Queensland after Brisbane, Gold Coast and the Sunshine Coast. The city serves as the council seat of the Toowoomba Region.
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Fashion
- Men's Dress ShoesUSD $187.99
- Classic Jeans (e.g., Levi's 501)USD $141.81
- Summer Dress from Chain Stores (e.g., Zara, H&M)USD $72.55
- Midrange Nike Running ShoesUSD $171.5
Financial
- Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed)USD $2.63
- Average Monthly Salary After TaxUSD $6,076
Food - Beverages
- Soft Drinks (350 ml Bottle)USD $3.41
- Imported Beer (Small Bottle)USD $7.91
- Local Draft Beer (Pint)USD $6.59
- Bottled Water (350 ml)USD $3.6
- CappuccinoUSD $5.83
Food - Dining
- Casual Dining ExperienceUSD $23.74
- Upscale Dinner for TwoUSD $105.54
- Fast Food ComboUSD $15.7
Food - Grocery
- Beef Round (1 kg)USD $18.66
- Apples (1 kg)USD $6.41
- Bananas (1 kg)USD $4.46
- Oranges (1 kg)USD $5.71
- Tomatoes (1 kg)USD $7.66
- Potatoes (1 kg)USD $4.37
- Onions (1 kg)USD $3.42
- Lettuce (1 Head)USD $4.22
- Bottled Water (1.5L)USD $3.86
- Midrange Bottle of WineUSD $15.83
- Marlboro (20-Pack)USD $44.32
- Chicken Fillets (1 kg)USD $16.79
- Local Cheese (1 kg)USD $12.29
- Dozen EggsUSD $6.29
- White Rice (1 kg)USD $4.08
- Fresh White Bread (1 kg)USD $6.21
- Milk (1 litre)USD $2.86
Housing
- Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments in City CenterUSD $765.96
- Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $1,715
- Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $1,473
- Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $2,968
- Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $2,243
- Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments Outside City CenterUSD $520.87
Leisure
- Monthly Fee for Fitness Club Membership (1 Adult)USD $79.14
- Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)USD $26.37
- Cinema Ticket (International Release)USD $21.11
- Monthly Fee for Private Kindergarten (1 Child)USD $2,473
- Yearly Cost for International Primary School (1 Child)USD $16,082
Transportation
- Average Taxi Fare for 1 kmUSD $4.6
- Average Rate to Start a Taxi RideUSD $3.82
- Average Price of a New Compact Hatchback CarUSD $27,703
- 1 Hour Taxi WaitUSD $59.36
- Average Monthly Cost of Public Transport PassUSD $52.77
- Average Price of a New Sedan CarUSD $39,575
- One-Way Local Transport FareUSD $5.28
Utilities (Monthly)
- Internet Service (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited)USD $97.83
- Average Monthly Cost for Essential Utilities in a 915 sq. ft. ApartmentUSD $241.86