Cost of living
Caloundra compared to Ayr
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Overview comparison
CaloundraAyr
Consumer prices in Ayr are roughly 20% higher than in Caloundra.
Cost of living
| Item | Caloundra | Ayr |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,445 | 2,084 |
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| Total with rent family | 4,935 | 3,998 |
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| Without rent one person | 788 | 779 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,367 | 2,978 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,106.77 | 906.29 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,754.39 | 1,239.25 |
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| Food person | 595 | 476 |
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| Food family | 1,453 | 1,280 |
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| Transport person | 54.4 | 93.09 |
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| Transport family | 136.44 | 207.26 |
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| Life expectancy | 76.37 years | 76.12 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Caloundra | Ayr |
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| Lunch Menu | 15.82 | 14.23 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 81.27 | 69.12 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 8.58 | 11.21 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 7.67 | 9.16 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.05 | 3.06 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.42 | 2.99 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Caloundra | Ayr |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,005.79 | 1,244.76 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 668 | 886.51 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,160.66 | 2,288.75 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,576.26 | 942.9 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 95.46 | 86.28 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 165.46 | 180.61 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 57.5 | 40.44 |
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Transportation
| Item | Caloundra | Ayr |
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| Local transport ticket | 6.12 | 5.6 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 7,494 | 7,402 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 5,342 | 6,428 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.69 | 3.25 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 60.33% | 116.53% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 16.24 | 23.64 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.47 | 1.48 |
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Groceries
| Item | Caloundra | Ayr |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.62 | 1.12 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.68 | 1.42 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 5.01 | 5.71 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.54 | 8.46 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.29 | 9.85 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 17.33 | 11.55 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.43 | 2.51 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.51 | 1.19 |
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Other
| Item | Caloundra | Ayr |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 46.82 | 56.28 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 15.25 | 14.84 |
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| Doctors visit | 55.03 | 43.68 |
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| Haircut, simple | 14.51 | 25.51 |
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| Brand Jeans | 65.64 | 76.69 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 96.96 | 96.63 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 539.63 | 1,918.98 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 10,880 | 19,986 |
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