Cost of living
Ararat (Australia) compared to Lara (Australia)
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Overview comparison
Ararat (Australia)Lara (Australia)
Consumer prices in Lara (Australia) are roughly 2% higher than in Ararat (Australia).
Cost of living
| Item | Ararat (Australia) | Lara (Australia) |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,025 | 1,751 |
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| Total with rent family | 4,720 | 4,259 |
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| Without rent one person | 839 | 878 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,560 | 2,425 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,202.97 | 1,160.88 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,555.43 | 1,468.62 |
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| Food person | 483 | 560 |
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| Food family | 1,072 | 1,377 |
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| Transport person | 87.31 | 81.83 |
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| Transport family | 222.29 | 172.53 |
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| Life expectancy | 69.32 years | 70.22 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Ararat (Australia) | Lara (Australia) |
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| Lunch Menu | 12.4 | 15.06 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 80.77 | 64.54 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 11.07 | 9.72 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 8.42 | 9.12 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.74 | 3.57 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.5 | 2.76 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Ararat (Australia) | Lara (Australia) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,179.66 | 1,168.89 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 611.76 | 669.83 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,359.6 | 2,040.66 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,165.09 | 1,173.68 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 114.38 | 84.96 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 176.1 | 144.43 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 43.45 | 44.86 |
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Transportation
| Item | Ararat (Australia) | Lara (Australia) |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.03 | 5.12 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 5,975 | 5,898 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 5,431 | 5,848 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 3.43 | 2.75 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 90.42% | 119.15% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 16.39 | 23.71 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.07 | 1.14 |
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Groceries
| Item | Ararat (Australia) | Lara (Australia) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.88 | 1.03 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.36 | 1.84 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.75 | 4.5 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.13 | 9.28 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.12 | 7.92 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 14.34 | 11.57 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.51 | 2.89 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.92 | 0.81 |
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Other
| Item | Ararat (Australia) | Lara (Australia) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 50.17 | 41.93 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 13.37 | 15.68 |
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| Doctors visit | 62.82 | 52.97 |
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| Haircut, simple | 19.51 | 19.95 |
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| Brand Jeans | 90.88 | 70.17 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 105.36 | 128.07 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,880.74 | 1,615.86 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 20,836 | 22,511 |
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