Cost of Living in Sunshine Coast
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Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 22.50 A$ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 100.00 A$ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 13.65 A$ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 10.00 A$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 11.00 A$ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 5.36 A$ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 3.34 A$ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 3.57 A$ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 1.93 A$ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 2.58 A$ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 1.25 A$ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 6.64 A$ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.24 A$ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 6.17 A$ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 8.62 A$ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.88 A$ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 1.63 A$ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.48 A$ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 2.71 A$ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 1.35 A$ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 1.21 A$ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 3.14 A$ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 2.87 A$ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 19.00 A$ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 7.67 A$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 8.67 A$ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 36.00 A$ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.10 A$ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 57.50 A$ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 3.10 A$ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 3.69 A$ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 51.60 A$ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1.77 A$ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 44,423.00 A$ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 33,767.20 A$ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 200.00 A$ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 43.33 A$ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 67.50 A$ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 76.25 A$ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 24.00 A$ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 20.00 A$ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 450.00 A$ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 10,940.00 A$ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 92.50 A$ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 73.80 A$ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 138.00 A$ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 145.00 A$ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,687.50 A$ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,445.00 A$ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 2,700.00 A$ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 2,480.00 A$ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | ? | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 684.95 A$ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,960.00 A$ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 6.25 |
Prices in Sunshine Coast
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Last update: 12 June 2025
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Last update: 12 June 2025
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