| Restaurants | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Oceania Ranking |
Australia and New Zealand Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | A$25.00 | High | 207th/562 | 8th/11 | 8th/11 |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | A$120.00 | High | 132th/545 | 8th/11 | 8th/11 |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | A$16.00 | High | 150th/414 | 4th/10 | 4th/10 |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | A$11.50 | Very High | 56th/542 | 6th/11 | 6th/11 |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | A$12.00 | Very High | 47th/489 | 5th/11 | 5th/11 |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | A$5.75 | Moderate | 234th/560 | 3rd/11 | 3rd/11 |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | A$3.91 | High | 195th/558 | 7th/11 | 7th/11 |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | A$3.60 | Very High | 105th/561 | 2nd/11 | 2nd/11 |
| Markets | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Oceania Ranking |
Australia and New Zealand Ranking |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | A$3.01 | Very High | 55th/561 | 1st/11 | 1st/11 |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | A$3.70 | High | 139th/559 | 4th/11 | 4th/11 |
| White Rice (1 lb) | A$1.44 | Moderate | 301st/558 | 5th/11 | 5th/11 |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | A$8.36 | Very High | 29th/562 | 5th/11 | 5th/11 |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | A$6.96 | Moderate | 317th/544 | 4th/11 | 4th/11 |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | A$6.02 | Moderate | 279th/552 | 8th/11 | 8th/11 |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | A$11.22 | High | 188th/544 | 2nd/11 | 2nd/11 |
| Apples (1 lb) | A$2.38 | High | 146th/553 | 6th/11 | 6th/11 |
| Bananas (1 lb) | A$1.88 | Very High | 34th/560 | 8th/11 | 8th/11 |
| Oranges (1 lb) | A$2.30 | High | 111st/532 | 2nd/11 | 2nd/11 |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | A$3.10 | Very High | 90th/551 | 7th/11 | 7th/11 |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | A$2.07 | Very High | 39th/546 | 1st/11 | 1st/11 |
| Onions (1 lb) | A$1.47 | High | 136th/543 | 6th/11 | 6th/11 |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | A$3.58 | Very High | 55th/532 | 3rd/11 | 3rd/11 |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | A$3.05 | Very High | 74th/548 | 2nd/11 | 2nd/11 |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | A$20.00 | High | 117th/531 | 6th/11 | 6th/11 |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | A$7.23 | Very High | 5th/522 | 4th/11 | 4th/11 |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | A$8.12 | Very High | 4th/479 | 2nd/11 | 2nd/11 |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | A$56.00 | Very High | 5th/400 | 5th/11 | 5th/11 |
| Transportation | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Oceania Ranking |
Australia and New Zealand Ranking |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | A$4.55 | Very High | 82th/494 | 3rd/11 | 3rd/11 |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | A$119.55 | High | 83th/407 | 8th/9 | 8th/9 |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | A$5.00 | High | 135th/404 | 5th/9 | 5th/9 |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | A$4.51 | High | 80th/357 | 2nd/9 | 2nd/9 |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | A$44.60 | High | 86th/298 | 7th/9 | 7th/9 |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | A$1.88 | Moderate | 298th/563 | 7th/11 | 7th/11 |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | A$38,690.00 | Low | 202th/253 | 6th/8 | 6th/8 |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | A$39,452.39 | Moderate | 286th/529 | 7th/11 | 7th/11 |
| Utilities (Monthly) | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Oceania Ranking |
Australia and New Zealand Ranking |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | A$281.39 | Moderate | 226th/539 | 6th/11 | 6th/11 |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | A$38.54 | High | 194th/561 | 8th/11 | 8th/11 |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | A$79.33 | High | 133th/556 | 5th/11 | 5th/11 |
| Sports And Leisure | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Oceania Ranking |
Australia and New Zealand Ranking |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | A$72.50 | High | 178th/545 | 5th/11 | 5th/11 |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | A$19.84 | Low | 306th/396 | 9th/10 | 9th/10 |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | A$24.00 | Very High | 55th/478 | 4th/9 | 4th/9 |
| Childcare | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Oceania Ranking |
Australia and New Zealand Ranking |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | A$2,993.89 | Very High | 32th/411 | 6th/11 | 6th/11 |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | A$19,537.50 | Moderate | 185th/381 | 7th/10 | 7th/10 |
| Clothing And Shoes | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Oceania Ranking |
Australia and New Zealand Ranking |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | A$113.45 | High | 194th/510 | 4th/11 | 4th/11 |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | A$82.74 | Very High | 41st/472 | 3rd/11 | 3rd/11 |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | A$178.18 | Very High | 46th/530 | 1st/11 | 1st/11 |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | A$201.54 | Very High | 78th/478 | 3rd/11 | 3rd/11 |
| Rent Per Month | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Oceania Ranking |
Australia and New Zealand Ranking |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | A$2,533.00 | Very High | 80th/558 | 6th/11 | 6th/11 |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | A$1,931.11 | Very High | 88th/554 | 7th/11 | 7th/11 |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | A$3,437.78 | High | 152th/550 | 7th/11 | 7th/11 |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | A$2,718.00 | High | 137th/550 | 7th/11 | 7th/11 |
| Buy Apartment Price | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Oceania Ranking |
Australia and New Zealand Ranking |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | A$1,207.17 | Very High | 44th/507 | 3rd/11 | 3rd/11 |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | A$814.76 | Very High | 50th/501 | 3rd/10 | 3rd/10 |
| Salaries And Financing | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Oceania Ranking |
Australia and New Zealand Ranking |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | A$5,501.62 | High | 114th/557 | 8th/11 | 8th/11 |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 6.01 | Moderate | 238th/522 | 2nd/11 | 2nd/11 |