| Restaurants | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Oceania Ranking |
Australia and New Zealand Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 25.00 A$ | High | 195th/556 | 3rd/10 | 3rd/10 |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 122.50 A$ | High | 122th/538 | 4th/10 | 4th/10 |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 16.00 A$ | High | 141st/410 | 3rd/10 | 3rd/10 |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 11.00 A$ | Very High | 78th/535 | 5th/10 | 5th/10 |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 11.24 A$ | Very High | 57th/488 | 5th/10 | 5th/10 |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 6.05 A$ | High | 193th/554 | 2nd/10 | 2nd/10 |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 4.08 A$ | High | 161st/552 | 4th/10 | 4th/10 |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 3.03 A$ | High | 165th/553 | 8th/10 | 8th/10 |
| Markets | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Oceania Ranking |
Australia and New Zealand Ranking |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 2.31 A$ | High | 178th/555 | 8th/10 | 8th/10 |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 3.59 A$ | High | 149th/554 | 5th/10 | 5th/10 |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 1.28 A$ | Low | 336th/551 | 7th/10 | 7th/10 |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 7.98 A$ | Very High | 33th/555 | 7th/10 | 7th/10 |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 6.05 A$ | Low | 386th/535 | 5th/10 | 5th/10 |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.58 A$ | Moderate | 306th/550 | 10th/10 | 10th/10 |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 9.01 A$ | Moderate | 300th/536 | 9th/10 | 9th/10 |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.75 A$ | Very High | 98th/545 | 1st/10 | 1st/10 |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 2.11 A$ | Very High | 12th/553 | 1st/10 | 1st/10 |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.18 A$ | High | 125th/530 | 3rd/10 | 3rd/10 |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 3.31 A$ | Very High | 56th/541 | 4th/10 | 4th/10 |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 1.77 A$ | Very High | 74th/540 | 5th/10 | 5th/10 |
| Onions (1 lb) | 1.25 A$ | High | 205th/537 | 7th/10 | 7th/10 |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 3.15 A$ | High | 106th/527 | 8th/10 | 8th/10 |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 2.16 A$ | High | 144th/546 | 5th/10 | 5th/10 |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 15.00 A$ | Moderate | 233th/532 | 7th/10 | 7th/10 |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 6.00 A$ | Very High | 10th/521 | 7th/10 | 7th/10 |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 5.61 A$ | Very High | 53th/486 | 8th/10 | 8th/10 |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 50.00 A$ | Very High | 3rd/391 | 3rd/10 | 3rd/10 |
| Transportation | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Oceania Ranking |
Australia and New Zealand Ranking |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.50 A$ | High | 143th/488 | 8th/10 | 8th/10 |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 140.00 A$ | Very High | 42th/406 | 6th/9 | 6th/9 |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 6.10 A$ | High | 97th/402 | 1st/9 | 1st/9 |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 5.63 A$ | Very High | 43th/352 | 1st/9 | 1st/9 |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 76.00 A$ | Very High | 23th/304 | 1st/9 | 1st/9 |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1.79 A$ | Moderate | 282th/556 | 9th/10 | 9th/10 |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 41,000.00 A$ | Low | 175th/247 | 1st/8 | 1st/8 |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 40,206.29 A$ | Moderate | 279th/520 | 3rd/10 | 3rd/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) | 255.56 A$ | Moderate | 255th/533 | 7th/10 | 7th/10 |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 44.87 A$ | High | 152th/555 | 2nd/10 | 2nd/10 |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 87.80 A$ | Very High | 108th/549 | 2nd/10 | 2nd/10 |
| Sports And Leisure | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Oceania Ranking |
Australia and New Zealand Ranking |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 73.07 A$ | High | 175th/537 | 5th/10 | 5th/10 |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 26.13 A$ | Moderate | 224th/401 | 5th/10 | 5th/10 |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 25.00 A$ | Very High | 38th/474 | 2nd/9 | 2nd/9 |
| Childcare | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Oceania Ranking |
Australia and New Zealand Ranking |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 3,273.12 A$ | Very High | 25th/411 | 3rd/10 | 3rd/10 |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 31,331.67 A$ | High | 87th/379 | 4th/10 | 4th/10 |
| Clothing And Shoes | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Oceania Ranking |
Australia and New Zealand Ranking |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 103.43 A$ | Moderate | 219th/511 | 6th/10 | 6th/10 |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 73.18 A$ | Very High | 81st/470 | 6th/10 | 6th/10 |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 162.68 A$ | Very High | 93th/523 | 5th/10 | 5th/10 |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 172.84 A$ | High | 158th/479 | 7th/10 | 7th/10 |
| Rent Per Month | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Oceania Ranking |
Australia and New Zealand Ranking |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 2,540.00 A$ | Very High | 74th/550 | 4th/10 | 4th/10 |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 2,066.47 A$ | Very High | 62th/548 | 3rd/10 | 3rd/10 |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 4,231.53 A$ | Very High | 82th/547 | 5th/10 | 5th/10 |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 3,027.38 A$ | Very High | 90th/546 | 5th/10 | 5th/10 |
| 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 | 841.75 A$ | High | 117th/507 | 9th/10 | 9th/10 |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 642.18 A$ | Very High | 89th/503 | 8th/10 | 8th/10 |
| Salaries And Financing | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Oceania Ranking |
Australia and New Zealand Ranking |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 5,843.28 A$ | Very High | 86th/552 | 4th/10 | 4th/10 |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 5.85 | Moderate | 249th/516 | 8th/10 | 8th/10 |