| Restaurants | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Oceania Ranking |
Australia and New Zealand Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | A$25.00 | High | 210th/559 | 8th/11 | 8th/11 |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | A$120.00 | High | 129th/541 | 7th/11 | 7th/11 |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | A$16.00 | High | 151st/414 | 4th/10 | 4th/10 |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | A$12.00 | Very High | 43th/540 | 5th/11 | 5th/11 |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | A$12.00 | Very High | 47th/487 | 5th/11 | 5th/11 |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | A$6.06 | High | 202th/557 | 1st/11 | 1st/11 |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | A$4.09 | High | 167th/555 | 4th/11 | 4th/11 |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | A$3.53 | Very High | 110th/558 | 4th/11 | 4th/11 |
| Markets | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Oceania Ranking |
Australia and New Zealand Ranking |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | A$2.39 | High | 171st/559 | 9th/11 | 9th/11 |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | A$3.42 | High | 169th/557 | 6th/11 | 6th/11 |
| White Rice (1 lb) | A$1.40 | Moderate | 309th/555 | 6th/11 | 6th/11 |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | A$7.14 | Very High | 79th/559 | 10th/11 | 10th/11 |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | A$6.05 | Low | 401st/540 | 6th/11 | 6th/11 |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | A$5.77 | Moderate | 298th/550 | 9th/11 | 9th/11 |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | A$9.33 | Moderate | 301st/543 | 10th/11 | 10th/11 |
| Apples (1 lb) | A$2.60 | High | 120th/550 | 3rd/11 | 3rd/11 |
| Bananas (1 lb) | A$2.01 | Very High | 19th/558 | 6th/11 | 6th/11 |
| Oranges (1 lb) | A$1.90 | High | 176th/531 | 10th/11 | 10th/11 |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | A$3.53 | Very High | 44th/548 | 2nd/11 | 2nd/11 |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | A$1.88 | Very High | 57th/544 | 4th/11 | 4th/11 |
| Onions (1 lb) | A$1.63 | High | 112th/541 | 3rd/11 | 3rd/11 |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | A$3.50 | Very High | 64th/529 | 5th/11 | 5th/11 |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | A$2.28 | High | 137th/546 | 5th/11 | 5th/11 |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | A$18.00 | High | 162th/529 | 8th/11 | 8th/11 |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | A$7.43 | Very High | 4th/520 | 3rd/11 | 3rd/11 |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | A$6.92 | Very High | 24th/477 | 6th/11 | 6th/11 |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | A$50.00 | Very High | 8th/401 | 8th/11 | 8th/11 |
| Transportation | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Oceania Ranking |
Australia and New Zealand Ranking |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | A$0.50 | Very Low | 438th/490 | 11st/11 | 11st/11 |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | A$30.00 | Very Low | 329th/404 | 9th/9 | 9th/9 |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | A$4.00 | Moderate | 196th/402 | 6th/9 | 6th/9 |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | A$4.22 | High | 99th/354 | 4th/9 | 4th/9 |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | A$58.80 | Very High | 45th/297 | 2nd/9 | 2nd/9 |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | A$1.97 | Moderate | 280th/560 | 6th/11 | 6th/11 |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | A$40,000.00 | Low | 195th/252 | 2nd/8 | 2nd/8 |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | A$41,105.45 | Moderate | 264th/526 | 5th/11 | 5th/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$241.49 | Moderate | 275th/538 | 11st/11 | 11st/11 |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | A$37.67 | High | 197th/558 | 9th/11 | 9th/11 |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | A$84.79 | High | 118th/554 | 3rd/11 | 3rd/11 |
| Sports And Leisure | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Oceania Ranking |
Australia and New Zealand Ranking |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | A$84.97 | High | 109th/542 | 4th/11 | 4th/11 |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | A$29.92 | Moderate | 179th/395 | 3rd/10 | 3rd/10 |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | A$20.00 | High | 145th/475 | 6th/9 | 6th/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$3,097.96 | Very High | 30th/410 | 5th/11 | 5th/11 |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | A$18,867.33 | Moderate | 193th/380 | 9th/10 | 9th/10 |
| Clothing And Shoes | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Oceania Ranking |
Australia and New Zealand Ranking |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | A$124.50 | High | 163th/509 | 1st/11 | 1st/11 |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | A$66.07 | High | 168th/472 | 8th/11 | 8th/11 |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | A$164.67 | Very High | 92th/529 | 4th/11 | 4th/11 |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | A$166.76 | Moderate | 200th/478 | 10th/11 | 10th/11 |
| Rent Per Month | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Oceania Ranking |
Australia and New Zealand Ranking |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | A$2,798.82 | Very High | 51st/555 | 3rd/11 | 3rd/11 |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | A$2,005.59 | Very High | 74th/551 | 5th/11 | 5th/11 |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | A$4,846.15 | Very High | 51st/548 | 2nd/11 | 2nd/11 |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | A$3,344.33 | Very High | 67th/548 | 4th/11 | 4th/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$1,097.84 | Very High | 60th/505 | 5th/11 | 5th/11 |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | A$792.09 | Very High | 55th/499 | 5th/10 | 5th/10 |
| Salaries And Financing | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Oceania Ranking |
Australia and New Zealand Ranking |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | A$6,037.64 | Very High | 81st/554 | 4th/11 | 4th/11 |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 5.85 | Moderate | 243th/519 | 4th/11 | 4th/11 |