| Restaurants | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Oceania Ranking |
Australia and New Zealand Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 28.00 A$ | High | 113th/415 | 1st/11 | 1st/11 |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 100.00 A$ | Moderate | 194th/413 | 11st/11 | 11st/11 |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 18.00 A$ | High | 84th/359 | 1st/10 | 1st/10 |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 11.00 A$ | Very High | 61st/400 | 5th/11 | 5th/11 |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 12.00 A$ | Very High | 52th/388 | 4th/11 | 4th/11 |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 5.80 A$ | Moderate | 176th/415 | 2nd/11 | 2nd/11 |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 4.10 A$ | High | 129th/415 | 4th/11 | 4th/11 |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 3.59 A$ | Very High | 81st/413 | 2nd/11 | 2nd/11 |
| Markets | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Oceania Ranking |
Australia and New Zealand Ranking |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 2.39 A$ | High | 147th/415 | 8th/11 | 8th/11 |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 3.27 A$ | High | 136th/415 | 8th/11 | 8th/11 |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 1.30 A$ | Low | 256th/415 | 7th/11 | 7th/11 |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 6.90 A$ | Very High | 81st/415 | 10th/11 | 10th/11 |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 6.26 A$ | Low | 315th/414 | 6th/11 | 6th/11 |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.78 A$ | Moderate | 229th/415 | 9th/11 | 9th/11 |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 9.64 A$ | Moderate | 217th/414 | 6th/11 | 6th/11 |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.40 A$ | High | 101st/415 | 2nd/11 | 2nd/11 |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 1.97 A$ | Very High | 18th/415 | 5th/11 | 5th/11 |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.09 A$ | High | 123th/415 | 7th/11 | 7th/11 |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 3.44 A$ | Very High | 54th/415 | 2nd/11 | 2nd/11 |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 1.84 A$ | Very High | 60th/415 | 4th/11 | 4th/11 |
| Onions (1 lb) | 1.69 A$ | Very High | 80th/415 | 2nd/11 | 2nd/11 |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 3.52 A$ | Very High | 57th/414 | 3rd/11 | 3rd/11 |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 2.08 A$ | High | 122th/415 | 6th/11 | 6th/11 |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 20.00 A$ | High | 110th/403 | 6th/11 | 6th/11 |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 6.60 A$ | Very High | 9th/402 | 7th/11 | 7th/11 |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 6.98 A$ | Very High | 21st/397 | 7th/11 | 7th/11 |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 50.00 A$ | Very High | 6th/380 | 6th/11 | 6th/11 |
| Transportation | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Oceania Ranking |
Australia and New Zealand Ranking |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 0.50 A$ | Very Low | 356th/396 | 10th/10 | 10th/10 |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 30.00 A$ | Very Low | 289th/350 | 9th/9 | 9th/9 |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 3.80 A$ | Moderate | 192th/349 | 7th/9 | 7th/9 |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 4.22 A$ | High | 101st/325 | 4th/9 | 4th/9 |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 58.80 A$ | Very High | 52th/296 | 4th/9 | 4th/9 |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1.87 A$ | Moderate | 218th/415 | 4th/11 | 4th/11 |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 44,423.00 A$ | Low | 216th/298 | 3rd/11 | 3rd/11 |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 35,367.50 A$ | Very Low | 311st/379 | 6th/10 | 6th/10 |
| 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) | 232.46 A$ | Moderate | 219th/408 | 8th/10 | 8th/10 |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 38.00 A$ | High | 147th/415 | 8th/11 | 8th/11 |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 82.65 A$ | High | 92th/414 | 4th/11 | 4th/11 |
| Sports And Leisure | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Oceania Ranking |
Australia and New Zealand Ranking |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 67.89 A$ | Moderate | 201st/411 | 4th/11 | 4th/11 |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 29.82 A$ | Moderate | 172th/336 | 3rd/10 | 3rd/10 |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 20.00 A$ | High | 130th/394 | 8th/10 | 8th/10 |
| Childcare | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Oceania Ranking |
Australia and New Zealand Ranking |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 2,998.00 A$ | Very High | 28th/335 | 5th/11 | 5th/11 |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 17,360.80 A$ | Moderate | 154th/299 | 9th/9 | 9th/9 |
| Clothing And Shoes | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Oceania Ranking |
Australia and New Zealand Ranking |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 109.95 A$ | Moderate | 170th/402 | 4th/11 | 4th/11 |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 65.40 A$ | Moderate | 194th/395 | 9th/11 | 9th/11 |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 148.83 A$ | Moderate | 207th/411 | 8th/11 | 8th/11 |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 160.83 A$ | Moderate | 214th/393 | 9th/11 | 9th/11 |
| Rent Per Month | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Oceania Ranking |
Australia and New Zealand Ranking |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 2,504.08 A$ | Very High | 72th/414 | 4th/11 | 4th/11 |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,882.73 A$ | Very High | 79th/415 | 6th/11 | 6th/11 |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 4,240.45 A$ | Very High | 73th/411 | 3rd/11 | 3rd/11 |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 3,085.24 A$ | Very High | 80th/412 | 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 | 1,060.02 A$ | Very High | 63th/394 | 5th/11 | 5th/11 |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 678.30 A$ | Very High | 68th/388 | 8th/11 | 8th/11 |
| Salaries And Financing | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Oceania Ranking |
Australia and New Zealand Ranking |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 5,961.64 A$ | Very High | 66th/414 | 3rd/11 | 3rd/11 |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 6.04 | Moderate | 195th/393 | 9th/11 | 9th/11 |